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Programs

Course Descriptions

Buffalo State's Earth Science and Science Education Department offers a full course of undergraduate study for those aspiring to be practicing scientists or instructors of earth science in New York State.  

Through study in the Geology and Earth Sciences curriculum, students come to fully understand the nature of the Earth in all of its complex splendor. The department also offers courses in astronomy and meteorology that provide students with an introduction to the atmosphere, environment, and solar systems that surround our planet.

In the Science Education program, faculty collaborates with all natural science departments to provide future science teachers with a complete and thorough understanding of scientific concepts and educational methods.

Graduating Science Education Students may choose to further their studies by taking part in our graduate-level courses. Our graduate programs are designed to provide certification for teaching in the State of New York.

Earth Sciences and Science Education