Master of Science in Geoscience in Geography

Thesis-based concentration appropriate for students interested in studying the spatial distribution of cultural and physical features across the Earth’s surface. It can be tailored toward specific interests in either human or physical geography. Thesis defensecomprehensive exam is required.The geography concentration is a thesis-based program appropriate for students interested in studying the spatial distribution of cultural and physical features across the Earth’s surface. It can be tailored toward specific interests in either human or physical geography.

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master’s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program.Although helpful, an undergraduate background in Geosciences is not a prerequisite for admission into the M.S. in Geoscience program. Applicants to the master’s program in the Broadcast or Professional Meteorology concentrations are required to have passed Calculus I prior to arrival on campus, and the completion of Calculus II will greatly improve the chances of being accepted. All other master’s applicants are recommended to have completed Calculus I.The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School