我们的科学硕士课程为您提供了获得深厚知识和经验的机会，这些知识和经验围绕着以学士学位为基础的地质科学子学科之一。最近对地质咨询公司的调查表明，大约有一半的新聘地质学家将拥有硕士学位，这清楚地表明，硕士学位将为进入劳动力市场提供强大的竞争优势。硕士学位对于未来的高中教师来说也是一个很好的选择，并且是在社区大学一级教学的先决条件。硕士学位也为攻读博士学位提供了绝佳的跳板。地质学学位，特别适合需要额外课程或研究经验才能获得顶尖博士学位的学生。程序。
The Master of Science in Geology provides opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge and experience centered around one of the sub-disciplines of the geological sciences that builds on the undergraduate foundation. Learning is rooted in field- and/or laboratory-based experiences that are provided by advanced coursework in the discipline. Most importantly, students work with faculty members to conduct original scientific research leading to a written thesis that describes the problem, methodology and results. Students must complete an oral thesis defense and are highly encouraged to publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at regional, national and/or international conferences. The degree prepares students for: professional geology positions in industry and government, geologic consulting opportunities, teaching positions at high school or community college, and Ph.D programs at other institutions.