Pursuing a graduate degree in Geology and Geological Engineering at Mines prepares you for that next step in your career to become a leading expert in the study and safe management of the Earth and its resources. With an interactive learning environment rooted in exceptional research relevant to current societal issues, your opportunities are limitless.<br>The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Geology and Geological Engineering. The Doctor of Philosophy (Geology) academic program requires a minimum of 72 hours of course and research credits. At least 24 of the hours must be research credits and at least 36 must be course credits. Students who enter the PhD program with a thesis-based master's degree may transfer up to 36 credits in recognition of the coursework and research completed for that degree (up to 24 of these credits can come from previous graduate-level coursework).