Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Geology

Offered by the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Geology, the online M.S. is in Environmental Geology will open up careers in industries dedicated to the exploration of natural resources (energy, metals, minerals, water), in public-sector regulation and protection of the environment, and in environmental remediation. Students will study topics like Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Hazardous Waste Site Remediation, and Water Resource Economics and Management. The primary aim of this graduate program is to produce professional geologists with a sound grasp of current scientific problems and a solid technical background. We hope these geologists develop the skills and motivation for continued learning that will permit them to solve new scientific problems during their professional careers.

Upon graduating, you will likely go on to a position in industry, government, or academia. Of our graduates in the past five years, 90% are now employed in the earth sciences. Over half are employed in the private sector as geologists, including petroleum geology, minerals exploration, and environmental geology. About a third are employed in academia.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Have cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate courses as being 3.0 or above on the 4-point scale
• Provide three letters of recommendation from people who know you professionally or as a scholar

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges