M.S. Degree in Geoscience
Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences offers Master of Science in Geoscience Degree & Joint Undergraduate Master Degree (JUMP)
- The Geoscience, Master of Science (072) provides advanced professional training for careers as hydrologists, environmental resource managers, city and regional planners, engineering geologists, geophysical and geochemical geologists, meteorologists and climatologists, earth science teachers, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialists, consultants in business and industry, and professional educators. The program also provides a scientific foundation for graduate students who plan to continue advanced studies leading to the Ph.D.
- Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP) degree offers a Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP) which provides academically outstanding students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in approximately five years. Contact the graduate program coordinator for additional information.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- Official transcripts from all previous institutions.
- Focused 1-2 page description of research interests, including potential research topics with an identified theme, defined problem, and/or potential questions that demonstrate knowledge of a field of interest within the Geosciences and how these intersect with current faculty expertise within the Department.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Written evidence of an agreement from a graduate faculty member in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences willing to supervise the proposed research project.
- Other application requirement for Domestic applicants are available at Domestic Degree Seeking.
- Other application requirement for International applicants are available at International Degree Seeking.
- Application deadline is February 1st for Fall admission and November 1st for Spring Admission.
- Apply here - Admission applications are available online and submitted directly to WKU Graduate School at Graduate Applications (Domestic and International Applicants-Masters Degree)
- Supporting application documents (stated above under the Program Admission Requirement) should be uploaded here.
In-State Tuition
for Border States
Full-time, first-time freshmen who are residents of any state that borders Kentucky can attend WKU for the in-state tuition rate. This scholarship will lower the tuition cost by nearly 60% for most students, and students can still stack on other institutional scholarships to further reduce cost.
Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Program Requirements
Required Courses
| GEOS 500 | Geoscience Research and Literacy | 3 |
| GEOS 502 | Geoscience Research Methods | 3 |
| GEOS 520 | Geoscience Statistical Methods | 3 |
| GEOS 599 | Thesis Writing and Research | 6 |
| Electives Select 15 hours from GEOS, GEOL, and/or GEOG graduate courses appropriate to support the thesis research project and approved by the thesis director.1 |
15 | |
| Total Hours |
30 | |
1A maximum of six hours of advisor-approved electives that are consistent with the student's research focus may be selected from other departments.
The department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences is a proud partner institution of the AGU (American Geophysical Union) Bridge Program. This program offers underrepresented students the opportunity to attend institutions that are looking to increase diversity in their departments and the larger geosciences community. To learn more and apply, click here.
- OCSE Travel Funding for students - Application.
- OCSE Student Travel Policy - Click here
- Graduate School Travel Funding for students - Click here.
- Employee Travel Authorization Form. Click here.
- University Travel Voucher - Log in here.
- Graduate School General Information- Click here.
- Graduate School Forms - Click here.
- Thesis Submission Deadline - Click here.
- Financial Resources. Click here.
- Graduate School Research Grant - Click here.
Contact Us
- Professor, Director of CHNGES, Geoscience Program Coordinator
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