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Department of Geosciences
Master of Science (Geosciences)
Geosciences offers graduate study for the Master of Science along two different tracks, geology and geography.
The MS in Geosciences/Geology has two possible emphases--one for the professional geologist and the other for the earth science teacher. The former prepares the student for a career in industry or in government surveys, or provides preparation for Ph.D. work at another institution. The latter prepares the student to teach geology and other earth science courses at the secondary or college level. The geology track is flexible. The student and advisor will select appropriate electives based on the area of emphasis such as environmental geology, stratigraphy, vertebrate paleontology, geophysics, petroleum geology, etc.
The MS in Geosciences/Geography is intended primarily as a degree for preparation for an advanced professional position. The program is extremely flexible, emphasizing two focus areas: Environmental Science and Geographic Information Systems. The environmental science focus area is intended for students interested in professional employment as environmental analysts and scientists, who may have baccalaureate degrees in a related field such as Geography, Geology, Biology, Agriculture, or General Science. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focus area is designed to provide the advanced technical and theoretical coursework necessary towards becoming a GIS professional. In conjunction with geospatial courses provided by the Geosciences Department, students take a variety of graduate level classes in other departments, emphasizing technical, theoretical and applied aspects. This degree is intended to provide current students with advanced GIS coursework, as well as the professional in the community.
In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate study as stated in the Graduate School section of this catalog, the student entering the Master of Science curriculum must have completed the equivalent course of study required by the department for a bachelor of science. Students who lack the appropriate undergraduate training will be required to make up their deficiencies.
Master of Science (Geology)
Core Course
GSCI 800 Geological Scientific Writing |
Hours
2
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Professional Option
GSCI 899 Thesis
Electives in Geology or Cognate Area |
3-6
27
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Teaching Option
GSCI 676 Apprenticeship in Geology
GSCI 800 Geological Scientific Writing
GSCI 874 Research in Geology (with research paper)
Electives in Geology or Cognate Area
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3
2
3
30
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Master of Science (Geography)
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Hours
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GSCI 625 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GSCI 674 Aerial Photophraphs and Remote Sensing
GSCI 800 Geologic Scientific Writing
GSCI 875 Seminar
GSCI 899 Thesis
Electives |
3
3
2
4
3-6
12-15
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