Geology, Geography, and Environment

Explore the richness of Earth and its peoples in a Christian learning community.

Join a group of highly motivated, inquisitive students to examine, investigate and analyze Earth systems. You'll study with professors who bring years of experience and research opportunities, and a distinctly Christian viewpoint to the classroom. Get ready to dive into an active scientific community.

At Calvin, you'll serve God and one another through creation care in the classroom, the lab, the field, and across the globe. You'll marvel at God’s creation through everyday encounters with God’s incredible world. And you'll graduate ready to lead in fields as diverse as community planning, conservation science, and land management.

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Earth and Environmental Science Majors, Minor

On Campus

Major

Minor

Environmental Sustainability and Geography Majors, Minors

On Campus

Major

Minor

Geographic Information Science (GIS) Graduate Certificate

Online

Graduate Certificate

Geographic Information Science (GIS) Undergraduate Certificate

On Campus

Undergraduate Certificate

GIS Graduate Certificate for Local Government

Online

Graduate Certificate

Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (GIS)

Online

Sustainability Designation

On Campus

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2024 Death Valley National Park Winter Intensive Group Photo in front of Death Valley National Park sign

Geology of Death Valley (Winter 2027)

Students will explore Eastern California and the Mojave Desert, some of the most extreme and geologically dramatic landscapes in North America

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Field Study in British Columbia (Summer 2027)

This course explores the thriving cities and beautiful landscapes of southwestern British Columbia. Explore vibrant downtowns, exceptional urban parks, agricultural and watershed preserves, transit-oriented urban developments, and diverse immigrant neighborhoods. Hike watershed protection and sustainable development of fragile mountain environments.

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Field Study in Hawaii

This course is a field-based study of the geology, geography, and environmental challenges of the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii is a volcanic archipelago and the safest place in the world to observe ongoing volcanic activity and volcanic landforms.

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