Graduate School Bulletin

Admission requirements of Geosciences Department

For admission to the Graduate Program in Geosciences, the following, in addition to the Graduate School requirements, are required:

A. A bachelor’s degree in one of the earth or space sciences or in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or engineering.

B. A minimum average of B for all undergraduate coursework and a B average for courses in the sciences.

C. Acceptance by both the Department and the Graduate School.

Please note that Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores will not be considered or accepted in application materials.

In special cases, a student not meeting requirements A and B may be admitted on a conditional basis. Upon admission, the student will be informed of the requirements that must be satisfied for termination of this status.

The Department of Geosciences offers programs leading to the M.A.T., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in the Geosciences.

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Earth Science is a non-­thesis degree for which all requirements can be completed in three semesters.

The M.S. degree with concentration in Hydrogeology is a non-thesis M.S. with most courses offered at times appropriate for working professionals. **NOT accepting applications into this program for 2024 – 25 Academic Year**

The M.S. degree with a concentration in Earth and Space Sciences is a non-thesis program for New York State teachers who have initial certification but need a Master’s degree to become fully certified, and to become certified in Earth Science. There are no other residence or language requirements. **NOT accepting applications into this program for 2024 – 25 Academic Year**

The M.S. degree with a concentration in Earth and Space Sciences is a non­thesis program for New York State teachers who have initial certification but need a Master’s degree to become fully certified, and to become certified in Earth Science. There are no other residence or language requirements.

The M.S. degree in Geosciences with thesis is typically not a terminal degree. Many students seeking Ph.D. candidacy first earn an M.S. degree.

Students become candidates for the Ph.D. in Geosciences by completing preparatory work leading to successful completion of the Ph.D. preliminary examination. Students are urged to obtain a more detailed description of procedures from the Geosciences Graduate Handbook.

Final responsibility for adhering to degree requirements and meeting all deadlines rests solely with the student.