COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY

Master of Science in Earth Science (Teaching)

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The Master of Science in Earth Science (Teaching) is designed to provide students with a foundation in hte fields of astronomy, geology, meterology, and oceanography. Graduates of the program are employed in teaching in secondary schools and junior colleges.

Admission Requirements:
Students should have completed an undergraduate major in earth science or its equivalent and one semester each of college chemistry and physics. Students planning t oteach in secondary schools should complete certification requirements.

Program Requirements:
1. A minimum of thirty hours of graduate credit in earth science or related disciplines with consent of graduate advisor.
2. Students are expected to attend Departmental seminars and are required to give one presentation. Students may enroll for credit in GEOS 660 for seminar presentations.
3. Complete a general exploratory examination in earth science covering astronomy, oceanography. meterology, and geology at the beginning of the first semester in residence.
4. Optional election of GEOS 700 (Thesis) or GEOS 710 (Independent Research).
5. Oral defense of the thesis or Independent research will substitute of the comprehensive exam.