Geoscience M.S. (Accelerated M.S.)

Required Courses (9 credits):

• ENVI 733 - Seminar in Earth and Environmental Systems 3 Credits
• Choose one of the following:  ENVI 588 - Geoscience Research Methods 3 Credits
• ENVI 611 - Research Design 3 Credits

• Choose one of the following:

• ENVI 552 - Quaternary Environments 3 Credits
• ENVI 571 - Quaternary Paleoecology 3 Credits

Students will choose either the thesis or non-thesis option as listed below.

Thesis Option (24 credits):

Choose one of the following for 6 credits:

• GEOL 699 - Master’s Thesis 6 Credits

• or

• GEOG 699 - Master’s Thesis 6 Credits

• Additionally, students will choose 18 credits of directed electives to be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor

Non Thesis Option (24 credits):

Choose one of the following for 3 credits:

• GEOG 629 - Individual Research in Geography and Sustainability 1-6 Credits

• or

• GEOL 697 - Research Seminar in Geology 1-6 Credits

• Additionally, students will choose 21 credits of directed electives to be determined in consulation with the student’s advisor

Note:

At least 17 credits in the graduate portion of the degree must be earned in courses numbered 600 and above.