University of Michigan - Flint

Three concentration programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree are offered: the Program in Environmental Science and Planning (ESP), the Honors Program in Environmental Science and Planning (ESP), and the Teacher's Certificate Program in Earth Science.  In addition, a Minor in Geographic Information Science and a Teacher's Certificate Minor in Earth Science are available.

Program in Environmental Science and Planning (ESP) - The program in Environmental Science and Planning is designed to provide training in the analysis, planning and management of natural resources and land use in urban, rural and wilderness environments. Graduates of this program are prepared to compete for employment in both the private and public sectors or to go on to graduate school in various environmental fields, remote sensing, GIS, urban planning, regional planning, landscape architecture, law, public administration, or policy studies.

Honors Program in Environmental Science and Planning (ESP) – One of the two required area options must be in a foreign language, as stated in the University Honors Scholar Program. Prospective Honors Program students are urged to acquaint themselves as early as possible with requirements above as well as with the particular procedures for acceptance into the Resource Science Department’s Honors Program. See the departmental honors advisor or the Honors Program Director for this information.

Teacher's Certificate Program in Earth Science - Completion of 124 credits, at least 33 of which are in courses numbered 300 or above. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 is required in earth science, and at least 2.5 overall.  A written recommendation from the Earth and Resource Science Department to the Education Department is necessary prior to application for student teaching.

In addition, Minors in Physical Geography, Geographic Information Science, and a Teacher’s Certificate Minor in Earth Science are available; as well as certification program in Environmental Hazards/Risk Management.

The courses offered in Earth and Resource Science are listed under environmental studies, physical geography and resource planning. Courses are oriented toward two audiences: degree students in earth and resource science programs and general education students for whom courses are offered with credit in natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, values inquiry, analytic reasoning, and cultural studies. Degree programs in earth and resource science are designed to lead to careers in fields such as environmental management, planning, landscape architecture, resource management, remote sensing, and computer mapping.  The Earth and Resource Science faculty is drawn from the regular University of Michigan-Flint teaching staff and various professional fields outside the University.  These faculties bring a rich mix of professional and academic experience to the classroom, which is not only important to modern university education, but necessary for professional training and orientation.  Students interested in degree programs should contact the department office for the latest guidelines and information. 

The Bill Marsh Fund offers the Michael Kulick Award and Mary Sullivan Award to assist students in Earth and Resource Science.  The Croner Scholarship Program provides assistance to qualified students in Physical Geography. A scholarship from the Flint Rock and Gem Club provides assistance to students with geological interest.  Outstanding students may also be nominated for the Morris K. Udall Scholarship.