What Do We Offer?
Earth Sciences: B.S.Ed. (concentration in earth sciences) and a minor
Geology: B.S. (environmental hydrology, solid earth and interdisciplinary concentrations) and
minor
Geography: Minor
Natural Resource Conservation and Management: B.S. (concentrations in forest resources, geospatial resource analysis, and soil and water conservation) and minor
What better place to study the environment? The Department of Geosciences and Natural
Resources (GNR) and its programs— geology, natural resource conservation and management, earth science education, and geography—provide you with exceptional opportunities to immerse yourself in hands-on learning,
to get outside, and to conduct research with an outstanding faculty that is internationally recognized and committed to high standards of excellence
both in the classroom and out in the field.
Cradled in a lush valley and surrounded by mountains, river, and lakes, Western’s
Cullowhee campus is uniquely and ideally located for you and your peers to carry out
local field projects at on- and off-campus sites and to benefit from regional sites
and resources.
You’re also encouraged to study in other parts of the state, country, and the world
through practical internships, research, and study abroad programs in places such
as Cape Lookout, North Carolina; Sapelo Island, Georgia; alpine meadows in Nevada; Olympic
National Park,Washington; the Bahamas; Australia; and South America.
For additional information, read more about the department's abundant resources for hands-on learning and research, visit the program sites to take a look at the
career options open to you, or contact us with your questions.