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The mission of the M.A. in Earth & Planetary Sciences program is to provide students with the scientific knowledge and technical skills to: pursue careers in meteorology, astronomy, oceanography, geology and related areas either in the private sector or in government; enhance knowledge in support of a career in secondary education—in particular, our courses support Connecticut cross-endorsement and New York state certification for physics and earth science; or allow students to continue with additional studies leading to a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, planetary physics, oceanography, geology or related areas. Some of our former students are now in Ph.D. programs, while others are employed as professional educators.The program's goals and objectives include: Imparting an in-depth understanding of the factual and theoretical bases of the various disciplines in earth and planetary sciences; Promoting scientifically-based critical thinking with regard to current issues in the earth and planetary sciences; Familiarizing students with the application of technology and of scientific methods through astronomical observations, weather analysis and forecasting as well as data collection for meteorological, oceanic and geological applications via remote sensing and in-situ platforms; Promoting an understanding of the scientific process and its application to designing and analyzing experiments in support of independent research; Promoting effective communication of scientific concepts in both oral and written formats.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Study Level
Masters
The mission of the M.A. in Earth & Planetary Sciences program is to provide students with the scientific knowledge and technical skills to: pursue careers in meteorology, astronomy, oceanography, geology and related areas either in the private sector or in government; enhance knowledge in support of a career in secondary education—in particular, our courses support Connecticut cross-endorsement and New York state certification for physics and earth science; or allow students to continue with additional studies leading to a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, planetary physics, oceanography, geology or related areas. Some of our former students are now in Ph.D. programs, while others are employed as professional educators.The program's goals and objectives include: Imparting an in-depth understanding of the factual and theoretical bases of the various disciplines in earth and planetary sciences; Promoting scientifically-based critical thinking with regard to current issues in the earth and planetary sciences; Familiarizing students with the application of technology and of scientific methods through astronomical observations, weather analysis and forecasting as well as data collection for meteorological, oceanic and geological applications via remote sensing and in-situ platforms; Promoting an understanding of the scientific process and its application to designing and analyzing experiments in support of independent research; Promoting effective communication of scientific concepts in both oral and written formats.
Admission Requirements
6+
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Students must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 550 and a computer-based score of 213; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) with a score of at least 77.
2 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
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International
0 USD
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Study Level
Masters
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Study Level
Masters
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
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