Earth Science - B.S.E. Program Requirements Download to print

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Type Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in ADED 32142 to to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Special Major Note:
Students who pass 15 credits of non-remedial academic coursework each fall and spring semester and the 1-credit First Year Experience course will accumulate 120 credits in four years. This major requires 134 credits for graduation. Students can stay on track for graduation by:

• Declaring their major as freshmen and completing all courses in sequence (bear in mind that switching majors may cause a delay in graduation);
• Prioritizing required courses above electives;
• Meeting regularly with their academic advisors to stay on track;
• Passing each required course the first time attempted and maintaining the minimal GPA for the major;
• Successfully completing more than 15 credit hours of relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during academic semesters; and/or
• Completing relevant coursework (field-based work, internship) during summer sessions.

Licensure Requirement (not required for graduation):
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.