Geology The Department of Geology offers a master of arts degree program in geology. 1914 Matriculation requirements Applicants must offer an undergraduate major in geology or the equivalent, completed with an average grade of B or higher. Applicants planning to specialize in soft-rock geology must have completed at least one term of biology. In some cases, the graduate committee in geology may waive part of the geology requirements stated above for applicants with a strong background in one or more of the basic sciences who plan to study in such special fields as geophysics, geochemistry, and paleontology.
Degree requirements Thirty credits in courses in geology are required for the degree.
With permission of the geology graduate committee, pertinent courses in other science departments may be included in the 30 credits. Within six months of matriculation, students must pass a qualifying examination given by the department. Details about this examination may be obtained from the department. Students must submit a thesis acceptable to the department and orally present and defend it. 795.1G-795.3G may be counted toward the degree.