Geoscience

Geoscience

Geoscience

Master's

Applied Meteorology M.S. | Non-Thesis | Distance

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Mike Brown — Distance

Overview

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master’s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program. The Applied Meteorology Program is designed for individuals with meteorological, environmental or hazards-related careers. This non-thesis concentration is offered through distance education.

Requirements

Although helpful, an undergraduate background in Geosciences is not a prerequisite for admission into the M.S. in Geoscience program. Applicants to the master’s program in the Broadcast or Professional Meteorology concentrations are required to have passed Calculus I prior to arrival on campus, and the completion of Calculus II will greatly improve the chances of being accepted. All other master’s applicants are recommended to have completed Calculus I. The application package must contain the application for admission; at least three letters of reference; official bachelor’s degree transcript; official transcripts from all colleges attended after earning the bachelor’s degree (both undergraduate and graduate work); and a statement of purpose. A student admitted to the Broadcast Meteorology concentration can only begin studies in the fall term. Applicants desiring assistantship funding consideration are strongly advised to submit the assistantship application no later than January 15.

Broadcast Meteorology M.S. | Non-Thesis | Starkville

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Andrew Mercer

Overview

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master’s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program. The Broadcast Meteorology concentration is designed for students intending to pursue meteorology careers in media. This non-thesis concentration combines meteorology coursework with the Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology sequence.

Requirements

Although helpful, an undergraduate background in Geosciences is not a prerequisite for admission into the M.S. in Geoscience program. Applicants to the master’s program in the Broadcast or Professional Meteorology concentrations are required to have passed Calculus I prior to arrival on campus, and the completion of Calculus II will greatly improve the chances of being accepted. All other master’s applicants are recommended to have completed Calculus I. The application package must contain the application for admission; at least three letters of reference; official bachelor’s degree transcript; official transcripts from all colleges attended after earning the bachelor’s degree (both undergraduate and graduate work); and a statement of purpose. A student admitted to the Broadcast Meteorology concentration can only begin studies in the fall term. Applicants desiring assistantship funding consideration are strongly advised to submit the assistantship application no later than January 15.

Environmental Geosciences M.S. | Thesis / Non-Thesis | Starkville, Distance

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Coordinators

Dr. Andrew Mercer
Dr. Mike Brown — Distance

Overview

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master’s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program. Environmental Geosciences is a non-thesis concentration intended for students interested in a broader cross-section of the geosciences. It is offered both on-campus and through distance education. 

Requirements

Although helpful, an undergraduate background in Geosciences is not a prerequisite for admission into the M.S. in Geoscience program. Applicants to the master’s program in the Broadcast or Professional Meteorology concentrations are required to have passed Calculus I prior to arrival on campus, and the completion of Calculus II will greatly improve the chances of being accepted. All other master’s applicants are recommended to have completed Calculus I. The application package must contain the application for admission; at least three letters of reference; official bachelor’s degree transcript; official transcripts from all colleges attended after earning the bachelor’s degree (both undergraduate and graduate work); and a statement of purpose. A student admitted to the Broadcast Meteorology concentration can only begin studies in the fall term. Applicants desiring assistantship funding consideration are strongly advised to submit the assistantship application no later than January 15.

Geography M.S. | Thesis | Starkville

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Andrew Mercer

Overview

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master’s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program. The Geography concentration is a thesis-based program appropriate for students interested in studying the spatial distribution of cultural and physical features across the Earth’s surface. It can be tailored toward specific interests in either human or physical geography.

Requirements

Although helpful, an undergraduate background in Geosciences is not a prerequisite for admission into the M.S. in Geoscience program. Applicants to the master’s program in the Broadcast or Professional Meteorology concentrations are required to have passed Calculus I prior to arrival on campus, and the completion of Calculus II will greatly improve the chances of being accepted. All other master’s applicants are recommended to have completed Calculus I. The application package must contain the application for admission; at least three letters of reference; official bachelor’s degree transcript; official transcripts from all colleges attended after earning the bachelor’s degree (both undergraduate and graduate work); and a statement of purpose. A student admitted to the Broadcast Meteorology concentration can only begin studies in the fall term. Applicants desiring assistantship funding consideration are strongly advised to submit the assistantship application no later than January 15.

Geology M.S. | Thesis | Starkville

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Andrew Mercer

Overview

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master’s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program. The Geology concentration is thesis-based and intended to prepare students for careers in professional geology or further graduate study.

Requirements

Although helpful, an undergraduate background in Geosciences is not a prerequisite for admission into the M.S. in Geoscience program. Applicants to the master’s program in the Broadcast or Professional Meteorology concentrations are required to have passed Calculus I prior to arrival on campus, and the completion of Calculus II will greatly improve the chances of being accepted. All other master’s applicants are recommended to have completed Calculus I. The application package must contain the application for admission; at least three letters of reference; official bachelor’s degree transcript; official transcripts from all colleges attended after earning the bachelor’s degree (both undergraduate and graduate work); and a statement of purpose. A student admitted to the Broadcast Meteorology concentration can only begin studies in the fall term. Applicants desiring assistantship funding consideration are strongly advised to submit the assistantship application no later than January 15.

Geospatial Sciences M.S. | Thesis / Non-Thesis | Starkville

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Andrew Mercer

Overview

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master’s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program. The concentration in Geospatial Sciences is a thesis-based program designed to prepare students to use geospatial technologies to provide insight into Earth and atmospheric processes.

Requirements

Although helpful, an undergraduate background in Geosciences is not a prerequisite for admission into the M.S. in Geoscience program. Applicants to the master’s program in the Broadcast or Professional Meteorology concentrations are required to have passed Calculus I prior to arrival on campus, and the completion of Calculus II will greatly improve the chances of being accepted. All other master’s applicants are recommended to have completed Calculus I. The application package must contain the application for admission; at least three letters of reference; official bachelor’s degree transcript; official transcripts from all colleges attended after earning the bachelor’s degree (both undergraduate and graduate work); and a statement of purpose. A student admitted to the Broadcast Meteorology concentration can only begin studies in the fall term. Applicants desiring assistantship funding consideration are strongly advised to submit the assistantship application no later than January 15.

Professional Meteorology/Climatology M.S. | Thesis | Starkville

Overview

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master’s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program. The Professional Meteorology/Climatology concentration is thesis-based and is intended to prepare students for forecasting careers or further graduate study.

Requirements

Although helpful, an undergraduate background in Geosciences is not a prerequisite for admission into the M.S. in Geoscience program. Applicants to the master’s program in the Broadcast or Professional Meteorology concentrations are required to have passed Calculus I prior to arrival on campus, and the completion of Calculus II will greatly improve the chances of being accepted. All other master’s applicants are recommended to have completed Calculus I. The application package must contain the application for admission; at least three letters of reference; official bachelor’s degree transcript; official transcripts from all colleges attended after earning the bachelor’s degree (both undergraduate and graduate work); and a statement of purpose. A student admitted to the Broadcast Meteorology concentration can only begin studies in the fall term. Applicants desiring assistantship funding consideration are strongly advised to submit the assistantship application no later than January 15.

Teachers in Geoscience M.S.

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Coordinators

Dr. Andrew Mercer
Dr. Mike Brown — Distance

Requirements

See the program's admission page for admission requirements.

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