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Earth Science - Bachelor of Science 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
G Upper Division Elective 4 G Upper Division Elective 4 G Upper Division Elective 4
General Elective 4 G Sustainability Elective 4 G Sustainability Elective 4
    General Elective 4 General Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 12 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 16

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4 Geology Elective 4 Senior Capstone 6
G Upper Division Elective 4 BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4 BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4
Geology Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4
General Elective 1 General Elective 4    
Total Fall Credits 12-13 Total Winter Credits 15-16 Total Spring Credits 13-14

 

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 Geology electives.
  • G Sustainability Elective: See department for Geology Sustainability elective course list.
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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