GPA 3.0或更高的30小时研究生学分，包括：30小时中至少有22学分是研究生水平的课程。附录8中列出了可获研究生学分的地球与大气科学系的400级别课程。计入研究生学分的500至700层地球和大气科学课程以及其他较低级别的课程可以在大学研究生院学术通报中找到（请参阅大学研究生院学术通报的《学术法规》中标题为``研究生学分''的部分）.22小时中的12小时必须来自地球与大气科学系。至少需要3个G810学分（研究学分），最多可以申请8个G810学分。该学位课程至少应从地球系获得3个500或以上水平的3学时​
Training to become a professional geologist or to seek a career in the Earth sciences generally requires an advanced degree. We provide foundational and specialized training for those who are interested in the application of earth sciences to the minerals, energy, and environmental industries. Our graduates also go on to careers with federal and state agencies, research laboratories, and in postsecondary education.