Geosciences prepares students to excel in earth-related careers in public service, the private sector, and education. Job demand is high with the prevalence of long-term issues such as climate change, dwindling natural resources, transitioning to renewable energy supplies, and hazard mitigation. Middle Tennessee State University has one of the Southeast's largest undergraduate programs, but a student-faculty ratio of 15 to 1 allows personal attention. This program is designed for students who plan to become professional geographers or who wish to pursue graduate study in physical geography and/or related fields.