作为研究地球自然过程和材料的核心学科，地球科学拥有无与伦比的多样性。在迫切的科学和社会问题的推动下，从环境问题到地球本身的起源和进化，地球科学正在经历着惊人的增长，并拥有出色的职业机会。地球科学涵盖了地质，地球化学和地球物理学等许多学科，其交叉学科性质不仅促进了与化学和物理学之间的自然联系，而且也促进了与环境科学，材料科学，工程，生物学和健康领域的自然联系。技术的发展和新的创新方法已经改变了地球科学内许多领域的研究生学习，并且学生利用最先进的仪器和设施参与了研究。
As the core discipline examining Earth's natural processes and materials, Geosciences boasts unparalleled diversity. Spurred by urgent scientific and social questions, ranging from environmental concerns to the origin and evolution of the planet itself, the Geosciences are experiencing remarkable growth, with excellent career opportunities. The Geosciences encompass many disciplines including geology, geochemistry, and geophysics, and its interdisciplinary nature fosters natural links not only with chemistry and physics, but also with environmental science, materials science, engineering, biology, and health fields. Developments in technology and new innovative approaches have transformed graduate study in many areas within Geosciences, and students participate in research utilizing state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities<br><br>Graduate students may choose among degree programs with emphasis in different areas in Geosciences. Ph.D. and M.S. thesis-based programs are offered with concentrations in areas including seismology and tectonics, mineral and rock physics, crystal chemistry, geochemistry, petrology, sedimentary geology, planetary geosciences, and hydrogeology (described in more detail below). Also offered is an M.A. in Teaching Earth Science, which leads to provisional certification for teaching earth science in secondary schools of New York State.<br><br>.