Master of Science in Geosciences

Both a thesis track and a non-thesis track are available at the master’s level for both on-campus and distance learning delivery methods.General Departmental RequirementsBoth options require competency in statistics or a foreign language. A student enrolled in a non-thesis concentration may petition the graduate faculty to complete a thesis. The department will not approve the request unless a faculty member has agreed to serve as major professor and a committee can be assembled. The department follows the Graduate School guidelines regarding the minimum number of course hours that must be at 8000-level or higher.The AMP is designed for individuals who are already in meteorological, environmental, or hazards-related careers. The Environmental Geosciences concentration is intended for individuals interested in a broader cross-section of the geosciences. The TIG concentration is primarily designed for in-service teachers.