Minors & Certificates

You do not have to major in the School of Earth and Environment to build earth, environmental or geospatial expertise. Add a focused credential to complement another K-State degree.

Option	What it adds to your degree
Geology minor	Build a broad foundation in earth materials, processes and geologic analysis.
Exploration and Environmental Geophysics minor	Learn geophysical methods used to investigate the subsurface for environmental, engineering and resource applications.
Geography minor	Add spatial and human-environment perspectives, with opportunities to study human geography, physical geography, GIS and remote sensing.
GIS certificate	Develop hands-on skills in cartography, remote sensing, GIS and spatial problem-solving for research or the workforce.
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences secondary major	Study the use, management, sustainability and quality of natural resources through an interdisciplinary program.
Earth and Space Science Teacher Licensure Program	Combine earth science expertise with preparation for teaching at the secondary level.

 

Graduate Certificates

Add focused expertise without completing another full degree. Graduate certificates can complement a K-State graduate program or, when program rules allow, be pursued as a stand-alone credential.

Geographic Information Science (GIScience) Graduate Certificate

Build advanced skills for collecting, analyzing, modeling and communicating location-based information. The GIScience certificate is designed for graduate students and professionals who want to apply geospatial methods in geography, environmental science, geology, agriculture, engineering, social science and many other fields.

Build skills in: GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, geospatial data management, mapping, modeling and related computational methods.

A good fit for: Students who want geospatial expertise for research or careers in public agencies, environmental work, planning, business, science, engineering or data-focused roles.

Mineral Exploration for a Sustainable Future Graduate Certificate

Gain specialized training for locating and evaluating the mineral resources needed for modern technologies and the energy transition. This 18-credit-hour hybrid certificate combines mineral exploration coursework with practical technical development and access to geoscience instrumentation.

Study topics such as: Economic geology, mineral exploration, petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, geophysics, GIS, remote sensing and field methods.

A good fit for: Students and professionals with a geology or related science background who want focused preparation for exploration, mining, environmental or resource-related careers.