Krieger School of Arts and Sciences writer Rachel Wallach offers a firsthand exploration of First-Year Seminar courses, which cover a range of topics that inspire new college students
Make a Difference in the Earth's Future
The Morton K. Blaustein Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers programs of study and research in fields such as atmospheric science, ecology, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, oceanography, paleoecology, and planetary science.
- Degrees Offered BA, PhD
- Major Earth & Planetary Sciences, Environmental Science & Studies
- Minor Same as majors
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Faculty
Our faculty’s research areas cover the Earth and beyond: atmosphere, oceans, and climate; geochemistry; geology and geophysics; global change science; ecology and paleoecology; and planets.
Undergraduate Program
Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in earth and planetary sciences, environmental science, or environmental studies.
PhD Program
The graduate program is designed to educate scientists who will make fundamental and lasting contributions to their fields.
News & Announcements
Why JHU Students Love Earth and Planetary Sciences
EPS students tell Arts and Sciences Magazine what they love about their majors.
Administrative Manager Alicia Boampong celebrates 20 years with Johns Hopkins University
Alicia was recently recognized at the Krieger School Faculty and Staff End of Year Celebration on May 2, 2023. Congratulations, Alicia!