Fullerton,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geology in Fullerton United States | California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
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Fullerton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Geology offers students the chance to develop specialized expertise in various geological science specialties, expanding upon their undergraduate studies. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through advanced field work and laboratory courses. A key component involves collaborating with faculty on original research projects, culminating in a comprehensive thesis documenting the study's objectives, methods, and outcomes. Candidates are required to defend their thesis orally and are strongly advised to share their discoveries through academic publications and presentations at conferences of varying scopes. This degree equips graduates for diverse career paths including: industry and government geology roles, consulting positions, secondary or community college education, and pursuit of doctoral studies at other universities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in geology from an accredited institution, with an expected 3.0 GPA in geology courses, which normally includes the equivalent to core courses of the Cal State Fullerton Geology B.S. program and a 2.5 GPA in related science and mathematics courses, or, in the case of a bachelor's degree in a related area, a selection of science courses deemed as adequate preparation for further study in geology by the Department Graduate Committee.
Three letters of recommendation.
Completion of the departmental application.
Availability of faculty and resources in the student's stated area of interest.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Have earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 from the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5
Three letters of recommendation.
Completion of the departmental application.
Availability of faculty and resources in the student's stated area of interest.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Have earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 from the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
14,304