The Department of Earth and Environmental Science offers two graduate degrees: a two-year MS degree in Geology and a PhD in Geoscience. Graduate students work closely with faculty who are leading researchers of earth and environmental systems to develop and implement research projects to add their own contributions to our science. Class and research opportunities are available for field studies, laboratory experiments, analysis of large data from sensor arrays and remote sensing, or modeling studies.
The application deadline for fall admission for both degrees is January 15. Both the masters and doctoral students should contact the advisor in their area of interest before applying.
MS in Geology
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science offers a two-year MS program that includes graduate courses in geology, weekly graduate seminars, and research leading to a master's thesis.
PhD in Geoscience
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science offers a PhD program that includes graduate courses in the geosciences, weekly graduate seminars, qualifying exams, national and international conference participations, and research leading to a doctoral dissertation.