Master of Science in Environmental GeoscienceÌý
Advance your research skills and deepen your knowledge in earth and environmental science with the Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience in the at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. In this 30-credit graduate degree program, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological, chemical and physical processes that form the environment.
Designed for students with a foundation in science, a core objective of this master’s degree program is to investigate Earth’s systems, its inhabitants and their interactions to develop strategies for a sustainable and prosperous society through a combination of coursework and original research. Graduates of the program will have fundamental knowledge in earth science, skill conducting scientific investigation and experience in scientific writing and communication.
As a graduate student in the Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience, you will learn how to address societal challenges to the world at large, such as climate change, the food-energy-water nexus and intense land use. Like environmental scientists working in the field, you will develop the skills and master the methods used to communicate these challenges, including
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chemical and structural analysis of materials,
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environmental monitoring and remote sensing,
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fieldwork and mapping,
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geophysical techniques,
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numerical modeling, and
- physical experiments.
Program Outcomes
This comprehensive master’s program prepares students toÌýstart a career in the earth and environmental science field, as well as work in industries such as education, government and scientific writing. This graduate-level science degree also provides an excellent foundation to pursue a doctoral degree orÌýlead the charge and spearhead projects in law, policy and sustainability.