The Department of Geology offers a graduate program leading to the M.S. degree in geology. Application forms for admission and graduate assistantships can be obtained from the Graduate Advisor, Department of Geology, Kansas State University, 108A Thompson Hall, Manhattan, Kansas 66506 3201. In addition, scholarships and funds for research travel are available for graduate students through the department. Student fees are assessed at in-state rates for graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants. In addition, teaching assistants receive a fee reduction.
Most incoming students have degrees in geology or earth science.
To insure consideration, applications for financial assistance should be received by March 1. Master of science degree Research leading to the M.S. thesis is the most important part of graduate study in geology at Kansas State University. Students usually select a faculty advisor and develop research and course plans during their first term and begin the research project during their second term. Option A Thesis option. This option, required of all students entering the graduate program as teaching or research assistants, requires the satisfactory completion of a master's thesis.