The Applied Earth and Environmental Sciences Program was established in 2000. Due to the importance of the subject areas provided by the department in many sectors and their direct impacts on human, environment and natural resources; this program is distinguished by its practical and applied nature. This program aims to graduate qualified students by developing their knowledge and skills to keep pace with up-to-date changes in earth sciences.​ It also focuses on cooperation with the local community, governmental institutions and research centers that concerned with the geology and environment in Jordan. The department offers a distinguished level of education by a continuous reviewing of the study plan and focusing on the practical courses. The department graduated over the past years a large number of specialists with high knowledge competence and practical experience from all levels.

Dr. Ahmad Alshdefat