Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences (Environmental Science - Thesis option)

The 30-credit hour degrees contain several options that are designed to be closely related to today's professional career prospects of geologists and environmental scientists. The graduate program prepares students for employment in the energy and environmental science sectors.

The degree expands students' skills needed in areas of natural resources exploration, production and conservation, water supply, environmental engineering and planning, and geological surveying. Graduates will also gain skills of problem-solving, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and oral and written presentation.

MS-Environmental Science Thesis Option

This degree expands students scientific skills to deal with the complex array of environmental issues by bringing together various disciplinary knowledge, and prepares scientists who can respond to public demands for better protection of environmental quality, health risk management, food safety, mining remediation, and environmental sustainability. The thesis further develops students' capability on problem-solving, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, oral and written presentation, and writing scientific report.