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At the University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment (CEOE) we know students cannot understand the marine, earth or climate sciences solely from a textbook. CEOE offers diverse experiences in the field and state-of-the-art technology in the classroom. As a CEOE student, you will Explore every part of our world, whether in person during study abroad or from afar with remote sensing technology.

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Majors

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Earth Sciences

Unearth the mysteries beneath your feet while learning about the history of our planet and what drives its most dynamic and awe-inspiring phenomena today.

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Marine Science

Investigate the ocean, how it works, what lives within it, and how it affects all of our lives and the planet with this major, which provides a strong overview of all aspects of marine science and offers concentrations in Marine Biology or Oceanography.

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Environmental Science    

Understand and help solve environmental problems with this major’s emphasis on a broad scientific understanding of the character, function and analysis of environmental systems.

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Meteorology and Climate Science

This specialized major will take you to great heights in the study of the atmosphere. Understand our climate and how it is changing. Learn to predict the storms and weather patterns that increasingly affect everyone’s lives.

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Environmental Studies

Through this broad-based introduction to environmental policies and issues, develop the common analytical tools needed to explore them in depth and the ability to integrate and synthesize information from a multidisciplinary perspective.

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Geography

Learn how people and the places they live affect one another while gaining skills in environmental monitoring, modeling and natural and social science research.

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GIScience and Environmental Data Analytics    

Learn to analyze and harness geospatial data to understand and address environmental problems in this major combining computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and geography.

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Earth Science Education

There are many paths to becoming a high school science teacher. This one runs through outdoor field experiences as well as education credits, providing majors with subject matter expertise and training for the classroom.

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Geography Education

For aspiring social studies teachers who want in-depth knowledge of the world’s places, the people who live in them, and how to connect students with our planet’s ecosystems and cultures.

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Minors

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    Meteorology
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    Marine Science
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    Earth Sciences
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    Geography
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    Coastal & Marine Geoscience
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    Peace and Justice Studies

Certificates

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Eco-Entrepreneurship

Students in any major, whether in CEOE or another UD college, can earn the Eco-Entrepreneurship Certificate through Horn Entrepreneurship. Use your UD education to not only learn about environmental challenges, but also come up with solutions!

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Technically a graduate-level certificate, many undergraduate students in CEOE can plan their coursework to graduate with the credential, providing another valuable advantage when entering the job market.

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Minerals, Materials and Society

Like the GIS certificate, careful planning can allow CEOE undergraduates the opportunity to leave UD with this graduate certificate in hand.

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