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。地学家对地球感到好奇和担忧。通过运用影响地球的力量的知识，地球科学家寻求重建过去并预测未来。它们提供了帮助社会解决问题的基本信息，并为资源管理，环境保护，公共卫生，安全和福利制定了政策。
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 enjoy the Earth. It is an outdoor laboratory filled with opportunities to observe Earth processes in action. By applying knowledge of forces that shape the Earth, geoscientists seek to reconstruct the past and anticipate the future.<br><br>This major must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in secondary education offered through Woodring College of Education. Courses required for a state teaching endorsement must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.