地球科学或地球科学是一门多元化的学科，它融合了物理学，化学，生物学和自然历史的各个方面，旨在解决与地球有关的问题。地学家提供基本信息，以帮助我们的社会解决问题，并为资源管理，环境保护，公共卫生，安全和福利制定健全的政策。地质系是活跃的专业社团学生分会的所在地，这些分会提供课堂以外的专业发展和交流机会。这些包括工程与环境地质学家协会和经济地质学家协会学生分会。
A geoscientist is someone who studies the Earth's physical makeup and history. Geology is the science that provides the key to finding new sources of useful Earth materials and to understanding Earth processes that affect our lives. Geoscientists provide basic information to society for solving problems and establishing policy for resource management, environmental protection, public health, safety and welfare.<br><br>Geoscientists are concerned about the Earth. Is there a global warming trend How and where should we dispose industrial wastes How can we fill society's growing demands for energy and conserve natural resources for future generations<br><br>This major satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in elementary education and must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education offered through Woodring College of Education.