佛罗里达大西洋大学地球科学系提供高级研究生培训，从而获得地球科学哲学博士学位（博士学位）。该专业导向课程通过创新课程将生态学和自然保护生物学，化学，人类学，土木工程，地理学工程，海洋工程以及城市和区域规划结合起来，将地理和地质学系专业与学院和大学的其他同类领域相结合。该计划将提供高级研究和技术培训，以使其毕业生能够找到解决问题的方法。该学位的重点是传统的全日制学生，但学位课程还欢迎希望在获得博士学位的同时保持专业职业的兼职学生。该系希望该计划的博士生专注于以下三个领域之一：水文学与水资源，城市发展与可持续
Geoscientists use a variety of interdisciplinary methods including fieldwork, remote sensing, and mathematical modeling to assess the spatial patterns of humans, animals, and plants in nature and the dynamics of their interactions. Geoscientists are particularly interested in understanding the past, present, and future impact of human settlement on the physical and living systems in nature.<br><br>The Department of Geosciences at Florida Atlantic University offers advanced graduate training leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geosciences. This professionally oriented program combines department specialties in geography and geology with other cognate areas in the College and the University through an innovative curriculum that includes ecology and conservation biology, chemistry, anthropology, civil engineering, ocean engineering and urban and regional planning. The program provides advanced research and technical training to allow its graduates to find solutions to problems. While the main focus of the degree is on traditional, full-time students, the degree program also welcomes part-time students who wish to maintain their professional employment while earning their doctoral degree.