Degree Offerings
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Atmospheric Sciences (BS)
The Atmospheric Sciences degree is designed to prepare a graduate for professional employment as a meteorologist. With the appropriate choice of courses our graduates can satisfy the requirements for civilian employment in the Federal meteorological agencies. A new graduate may choose to continue their education in graduate school, pursue employment in the private sector, be commissioned as a meteorological officer in the Air Force or Navy, or be appointed to a meteorological internship in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Atmospheric Sciences at SOEST (on YouTube):
Atmospheric Sciences Student Research (on YouTube):
Hear from a Student: What’s it like being an Atmospheric Sciences major?
“Being an Atmospheric Science major here is special because I get to observe real-time weather phenomena that connect directly to my studies. The ATMO department is small but has strong resources and a tight-knit community that supports each other.”
• Isabella Brown, Atmospheric Science BS
Environmental Earth Science (BA)
The Environmental Earth Science degree is geared toward students who plan to enter the environmental and geotechnical fields upon graduation. It includes a combination of traditional geology topics such as field methods and sedimentology, as well as more applied topics such as hydrogeology, geospatial information, and environmental geochemistry.
Earth Sciences (BS)
The Earth Sciences degree is designed for students interested in pursuing graduate work or employment in areas related to Earth or Environmental Sciences, geology, geochemistry or geophysics. It provides the essential grounding in computational, analytical, and observational skills needed in the Earth and Environmental sciences. The program is interdisciplinary, emphasizing the integration of chemistry, physics, and mathematics to studying the Earth.
Earth Sciences at UH Mānoa (on YouTube):
Undergraduate Earth Science Degrees at UH Mānoa (on YouTube):
Hear from a Student: What do you enjoy about your Earth Sciences classes?
“The small class sizes made a big difference. There was more interaction with professors and students, and having a cohort with the same classmates throughout the program helped build strong connections.”
• Allison Yamakawa, Earth Sciences BS
Global Environmental Science (BS)
The Global Environmental Science degree program offers a holistic, scientific approach to the study of the Earth and Earth’s integrated physical, chemical, biological, and human systems. In the course of their scientific studies, the students investigate natural as well as economic, policy, and social systems and their response to, and interaction with, the Earth system. As an added benefit, GES students also conduct a faculty-mentored research project, write a thesis, and orally present their research results at a public symposium.
- Oceanography Department
- Global Environmental Science Program
- Major requirements in the UHM General Catalog
Global Environmental Science Student Highlights (on YouTube):
Student Experiences in the Global Environmental Science (on YouTube):
Hear from a Student: What’s your experience like in GES?
“I joined SOEST for Environmental Science but stayed for the incredible support and opportunities. GES provides a close-knit, ‘small campus’ feel within UH. With only around 100 students, academic advisors truly get to know you and provide personalized guidance. Plus, I’ve made some of my closest friends through GES classes and spending time in the GES lounge.”
• Amy Deatherage, Global Environmental Science BS
Related Degrees at UH
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Get to Know Some of Our SOEST Undergraduates’ Research!
SOEST Undergraduate Research News
- Keanu Rochette-Yu Tsuen — From Tahiti to Hawaiʻi: UH graduate gained authentic research experience
- Malia Martin — Student Spotlight: Environmental science undergrad merges interests in ʻāina, engineering, biology
- Aaliyah Thomas — Water is Life: SOEST student studies groundwater in Hawai‘i, Galapagos
- Cheyanne Greene — Passion for Earth science, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi guides undergraduate student
- Hanauma Bay impacts, more in undergraduate research showcase
- Helping to predict volcanic eruptions, high school program leads to UH Mānoa
- Global Environmental Science graduate hopes to help reef managers and Hawai‘i’s keiki
- Student-led research on food webs in ocean’s deepest trenches
What Can You Do with SOEST Degrees?
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Find out what it’s like to be an undergraduate student at SOEST! Beyond high quality education in the classroom, our students are also trained to conduct research at our state-of-the-art lab facilities and in the field by leading researchers and educators.
Find out where our alumni are now!
- Atmospheric Sciences Careers
- Earth Sciences Careers
- Global Environmental Science Careers
- The American Geosciences Institute (in collaboration with multiple geoscience societies) have created a series of Career Compass Infographics to help share relevant and recommended opportunities that will help interested students gain critical skills and experiences for a variety of careers in geosciences.
Interested in Transferring to UH?
- Check out the UH System Transfer website
- Reach out to the Mānoa Transfer Coordination Center!
- Check if you have any transfer credits
Click here or on the button above to apply today!
Undergraduate applications for first-time college students and college transfers from outside of UH Mānoa to all SOEST departments are managed centrally by the UH Mānoa Admissions Office. The admission process and requirements are the same for all undergraduate majors within SOEST.
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