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Earth Science - Bachelor of Arts 2021-22 Degree Map

  • Requirements (Reqs) of a Bachelor Degree

    • Degree Maps show one way how you can earn a degree in four years. Talk with your advisor regularly to develop a personalized plan that works best for you, especially if you have any earned transferrable academic credit.

    To graduate in four years, you need an average of 45 credits per year to reach 180 total credits, including 62 upper division (300/400 level courses) credits. You may need to take electives (courses that are not used to meet specific requirements) to reach those totals. Most courses at PSU are 4 credits each. If you transfer credit to PSU, the number of credits you need per year will vary accordingly. 

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    This guide outlines the requirements in the 2021-22 catalog. Catalog year defines the specific set of requirements you need to complete a degree. Requirements occasionally change, so it may benefit you to follow a different catalog. Typically, your catalog year is the year you began at PSU, but if you are a transfer student you may be able to use an earlier catalog. Talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you.

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    First Year

    Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
    Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5
    G 201 3 G 202 3 G 203 3
    G 204 1 G 205 1 G 206 1
    CH 221 4 CH 222 4 CH 223 4
    CH 227 1 CH 228 1 CH 229 1
            G 200 1
    Total Fall Credits 14 Total Winter Credits 14 Total Spring Credits 15

    Second Year

    Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses  Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
    Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry  4
    BI or PH Sequence 5 Math Option Course 4 STAT 243 4
    G 318 3 BI or PH Sequence 5 BI or PH Sequence 5
    G 319 2 G 312 3 G 314 3
        G 313 2 G 315 2
    Total Fall Credits 14 Total Winter Credits 18 Total Spring Credits 18

    Third Year

    Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
    Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster 4
    BA Second Language 101 3-5 BA Second Language 102 3-5 BA Second Language 103 3-5
    G Upper Division Elective 4 G Upper Division Elective 4 G Upper Division Elective 4
        G Sustainability Elective 4 G Sustainability Elective 4
    Total Fall Credits 11-13 Total Winter Credits 15-17 Total Spring Credits 15-17

    Fourth Year

    Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
    BA Second Language 201 3-5 BA Second Language 202 3-5 Senior Capstone 6
    G Upper Division Elective 4 Geology Elective 4 BA Second Language 203 3-5
    Geology Elective 4 BA Fine & Performing Arts 3-4 General Elective 4
    General Elective 1 General Elective 4    
    Total Fall Credits 12-14 Total Winter Credits 14-17 Total Spring Credits 13-15

     

    Additional Map Notes:

    • G 205: G 207 (for 2 credits) is also available.
    • BI or PH Sequence: Chosen from BI 211/214, 212/215, 213/216 or PH 201/214, 202/215, 203/216.
    • Math Option Course: Must complete MTH 251 or MTH 111 & 212(prereq: MTH 211). See department for math options.
    • G Upper Division Elective and Geology Elective: See department for approved electives.
    • G Sustainability Elective: See department for course list.
    • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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