MSc in Geology - Environmental Geology in Akron United States | University of Akron

Students may choose up to eight credits from engineering, biology, or geography courses, subject to approval by a geology advisor.

The Master of Science in Geology program equips students with advanced knowledge of earth materials, structures, and processes through thesis-based research.

Thesis topics for this degree cover a broad spectrum, including:

natural resource exploration (metals, petroleum, water),
environmental challenges caused by human activity, and
studying Earth's history to comprehend life evolution and climate shifts.
Competitive graduate tuition waivers and paid assistantships are available.

Students in geology and environmental science employ cutting-edge field and lab techniques to investigate geological and environmental concerns locally and globally. Modern field equipment enables computer mapping, while lab tools analyze chemical, mineralogical, magnetic, biological, and physical characteristics of geological samples. Most courses incorporate hands-on problem-solving using field and laboratory approaches.

Field excursions across Ohio and to destinations like the Bahamas, Rocky Mountains, and Adirondacks provide diverse geological exposure.

The M.S. thesis enables in-depth exploration of specialized topics under faculty supervision.