Master of Science in Geosciences

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Geosciences at MTSU equips students for diverse s in earth sciences, environmental consulting, geospatial and data science, natural resource management, and more across industry, government, and academia. The program requires a minimum of 36 hours, typically completed over s, and offers tracks: Professional Science and Thesis Research. The Professional Science track blends business and science coursework with a professional as the capst experience. This - program includes 9 credit hours of business classes, 3 credit hours of statistics, 3 credit hours of professional experience, and 21 credit hours of Geosciences-specific courses. This track not only prepares students for specialized roles but also positions them for leadership in science-focused companies, government agencies, and academia.

Admission to the Master of Science in Geosciences requires an earned bachelor degree from an accredited university or college with a major in geosciences, environmental sciences, or related areas. Under special circumstances, select requirements be waived for highly qualified applicants;basic competency in word processing, electronic mail, library retrieval systems, presentation graphics, spreadsheets, and databases.