Geosciences, BA (2023-2024)
Geosciences, BA
For more details on the program, visit the links below:
2023-2024
The following curriculum map is plan for a new student with zero credits. If you have any transfer work, AP credits, Running Start credits, or any other type of college level coursework, your plan will be different. Please always connect with your advisor and faculty mentor to double check you are on the correct path! Also, if you are required to take pre-university level courses, your plan will be different too.
Year 1
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humn & Arts BACR 1 | 5 | Social Science BACR 1 | 5 | Humn & Arts BACR 2 | 5 |
| ENGL 101 | 5 | Diversity | 5 | GEOS 113 (Natural Science BACR 2) | 5 |
| GEOS 100 (Natural Science BACR 1) | 5 | MATH 107 | 5 | ENGL 201 | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Take a first year seminar course and meet with your advisor every term. Visit Career Services! | Milestones: Attend at least three campus events/activities. Join a student club or organization. Connect with your Faculty Mentor in the department! | Milestones: Check out volunteer and service activities. Attend campus activities and participate in student clubs/orgs |
Year 2
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOS 200 (Social Science BACR 2) | 5 | GEOS 230 (Global requirement) | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 |
| GEOS 321 or Geos 323 | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 |
| Foreign Language 1 | 5 | Foreign Language 2 | 5 | Foreign Language 3 | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Declare your Major! | Milestones: Attend GEOS lecture series & join the Geoscience Club Double check Degree Works: Are you on track to graduate? | Milestones: Research and apply for summer internships. Volunteer for the Spokane Rock & Mineral Show |
Year 3
Please note that this year has under 45 credits, which will cause you to be under 180 credits for graduation. If you can, fit in an elective in one of these terms in order to stay on track for graduation!
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Concentration | 5 | GEOS 460 | 4 | Elective Concentration | 5 |
| Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 |
| Geos 497 | 1-5 | Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 11-15 | Credit Total: | 14 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Meet with your advisor/mentor Attend GEOS lecture series Apply for scholarships and internships | Milestones: Identify possible independent research projects. Prepare resume and have it reviewed by Career Services | Milestones: Apply for a summer internship Track degree progress in Degree Works |
Year 4
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 |
| Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 |
| Elective Concentration | 5 | Elective Concentration | 5 | Capstone | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Meet with your advisor/mentor Apply for graduation! Decide on whether or not to apply to graduate school Begin job search; CSTEM carrer advisor | Milestones: Complete a directed-study research project Work on your Senior Thesis | Milestones: Participate in the Research and Creative Works Symposium Prepare and complete Capstone |
If you follow this plan, pass your courses, and add in an elective your third year, you will complete your credit requirements for graduation: 180 total credits needed.
