Geosciences
Geoscience majors are varied in background and interests. However, most students in this discipline share a common concern of people-environment relationships and foster a desire to better understand the interrelationships of these phenomena. In order to succeed well in the discipline, prospective majors should have the potential to achieve cartographic and/or statistical skills; possession of these skills will enable them to better synthesize and interpret geographic data. Having the ability to express their findings in a clear straightforward manner will also contribute to their success in the field.
The concentrations for Geosciences major are:
- Environmental geography
- Geographical information science
- Geology
- Human geography
- Physical geography
Advising and Career Coaching
Shelia Gustafson M. Div
Academic Advisor
Adjunct Professor
Staff Council Vice President
Life Sciences 258 B
Phone: (812) 941-2219
sgustaf@iu.edu
Job Titles
Learn from Professionals
Social Media and Networking
Consider following and/or joining these local and national organizations to meet professionals
- American Meteorological Society
- American Planning Association
- Geospatial Information and Technology Association
- Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals
- National Council for Geographic Education
- The Association of American Geographers
Student Organizations
Find and join IU Southeast student organizations through Grenadier Central.
Get Experience
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer positions are a great way to get exposed to your field(s) of interest and to invest time in your local community.
- Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky
- Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation
- New Directions Housing Corporation
- Louisville Water Company
Internships
IU Southeast students have completed the following internships to get related experience for their majors. For information on currently available internship opportunities, visit the Internships job board.
- Department of Natural Resources – Naturalist/Wildlife Rehab Assistant, Recourse Specialist Intern
- Kentucky Air National Guard – Geoprocessing Specialist I Intern
- Catoctin Mountain Park – Geosciences/Soils/GIS Specialist Intern
- Specialty Earth Sciences – Field Technician Intern
- Indiana Caverns – Caverns Intern
- Washington County Community Foundation – History Intern
- City of Indianapolis, Mayor’s Office – Veteran Services Intern
- Transit Authority of River City (TARC) – Sustainability Program Manager Intern
- The Geological Society of America-GeoCorps America – Education Specialist Intern
- Walnut Grove Farm Nursery – Horticulture/ Plant Specialist Intern
Top Employers
This top employers list was created using the LinkedIn Alumni Tool.
- U.S. Census Bureau
- UPS Supply Chain Solutions
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- August Mack Environmental, Inc.
- Louisville Water Company
- Fastenal Company
- Stock Yards Bank & Trust
- Intat Precision, Inc.
