DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geology in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Geology offers a distinctive curriculum enabling students to enhance their scientific expertise and capabilities. Participants select a specialized concentration to plan and execute high-caliber research, fostering travel experiences, professional connections, and career readiness. This graduate program equips individuals for geological or environmental geoscience professions, doctoral studies, or earth science education roles in secondary schools and community colleges. Educators and aspiring teachers without current certification should pursue Illinois licensure requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students are normally expected to meet the geology and environmental geosciences, chemistry, physics, and mathematics requirements for the B.S. in geology and environmental geosciences at NIU. However, students whose undergraduate major was in a science other than geology are encouraged to apply. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOEFL ibt Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Tuition
USD
18,180