The Master of Science in Geology is intended to expand the knowledge, skills, and specialized training in geological topics. A thesis is required. The courses taken will be determined by interests of the individual student, but must be approved by the student's program advisory committee.<br>Employers are looking for candidates with advanced degrees and practical skills that allow them to immediately step into key roles. Earning your master's degree in Geology from SIU will ensure youre fully prepared for professional opportunities and have the training necessary to succeed.<br><br>Graduate students in Geology at SIU work on problems across the discipline, in areas ranging from traditional subfields, such hydrogeology and geophysics, to rapidly growing areas such as planetary geology. We also encourage our students to adopt interdisciplinary approaches in their research.