Earth Science

www.geology.uiuc.edu/

A major in Earth Science Teaching is offered through the Department of Geology. See Geology.

Teacher Education Minor in Earth Science

Teacher education minors are available only to students seeking to add additional teaching fields to their teaching majors.

E-mail:geology@uiuc.edu

Hours	Requirements
3-6	Select one group of courses:
	ASTR 121–The Solar System, and
	ASTR 122–Stars and Galaxies
	or
	ASTR 210–General Astronomy
3-4	Select one of the following:
	ATMS 100–Introduction to Meteorology
	GEOG 102–Weather and Climate
8	GEOL 107–Physical Geology
	GEOL 108¹–Historical Geology
4	Select one of the following:
	GEOL 333–Earth Materials and the Env
	or
	GEOL 432–Mineralogy and Mineral Optics
7-8	Geology Electives:
	Chosen from GEOL 143, 380, and 400-level courses (GEOL 401, 411, 420, 450, 471 are recommended).
25-30	Total

1. GEOL 107-108 are intended for science majors and are the preferred courses. Students entering this minor after taking GEOL 100, 101, 104, or 111 should take GEOL 108 and 110. Students not taking the GEOL 107 field trip are required to take GEOL 110.

Students are advised that additional course work is necessary to teach middle grades six through eight. Consult the certification officer in 130 Education Building for additional information.