天文学系提供本科和研究生课程，获得文学学士，文学硕士和博士学位。部门成员的研究由空间物理中心（太阳系等离子体，大气层，电离层和磁层）和天体物理研究所（天体物理学）管理。天文学硕士为学生提供天文学相关领域的职业，天文学教育或攻读博士学位课程的准备。学生通常进入具有天文学，物理学或另一门物理科学学士学位的课程。
Students may not initially apply for a master's degree alone.<br>Students admitted to the PhD program may opt for a master's degree en route to the PhD if they satisfy the appropriate requirements.<br><br>Degree Learning Outcomes<br>Demonstrate graduate-level knowledge of astronomy and physics, including the following topics: fundamental physics and astrophysics, gravitation, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics appropriate to astronomy, and the dynamical behavior of space and astrophysical plasmas.<br>Demonstrate graduate-level knowledge of observational techniques used to study astronomical and space phenomena.<br>Perform directed research within that discipline.<br>Present directed research to a committee of faculty members and to a scientific audience.<br><br>The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Bulletin outlines the requirements for the MA in Astronomy, including:<br><br>32 credits of graduate coursework (at least five 4-cr courses must be at the 700-level)<br>Thesis/comprehensive exam