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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Minnesota State Mankato will shift to remote learning/operations on March 16. Weather essential employees and those without remote work capabilities should report as scheduled. Res halls are open; dining reopens Sunday evening. See mnsu.edu/weather for details.

Students waling on the sand at the Grand Canyon in the wind

student outside looking at the snowy mountains

group of students posing outside on a snowy mountain on a sunny day

Students standing on a bridge overlooking a river and the colorful plateaus

students sitting on a mountain side looking at the surrounding mountains on a sunny day

Academic Programs

College of Humanities and Social Sciences|Academic Programs|Earth Science

Earth Science, BS

Earth Science B.S. is focused on training students in Earth Systems Science. Students will learn about Earth’s interconnected physical systems/processes and issues in human-environment interactions like soil degradation, natural hazards, climate change, and natural resource management.

Earth Science Teaching (5-12)

Earth Science Teaching (5-12) provides students with the background knowledge and training to acquire teaching licensure in the state of Minnesota in Earth and Space Science.

Earth Science, Minor

Earth Science Minor is focused on providing a basic training for students in Earth Systems Science. Students learn about Earth’s interconnected physical systems/processes and human-environment interactions like soil degradation, natural hazards, climate change, and natural resource management.