The Master of Science program offers a broad range of courses that prepare students for research and careers as professionals. Both thesis-option and non-thesis-option programs are offered. Research efforts are concentrated in the following broad areas: geochemistry, hydrogeology, petrology, sedimentology, and structural geology.

Graduate laboratory assistantships are available for qualified students, and graduate research assistantships or support from grants and contracts are available for qualified thesis-option students. Students in the non-thesis option must participate in an internship or equivalent minor research project. Applications for admission are accepted for all three semesters. However, in order to be considered for graduate assistantships beginning in the Fall semester, applications should be completed by April 1 of the previous Spring semester.

New Joint M.S. Program
(Between Department of Geography/Anthropology and Department of Geology).