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The Geography department confers an M.A. at the graduate level, while Earth Sciences offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Those pursuing geophysics graduate programs should reach out to CERI for details. Our graduate curriculum fosters student development through rigorous academics, research initiatives, and career-building experiences. Scholars can explore traditional disciplinary topics or interdisciplinary approaches in their graduate research.
Program goals include: (1) developing proficiency in solving complex Earth Science challenges through field and lab work; (2) achieving specialized expertise in Earth Science principles and their practical applications; and (3) equipping graduates for professional careers or doctoral studies in Earth Sciences and related disciplines. Welcome to our Earth Sciences Department. Established in 2002 within the University of Memphis's College of Arts and Sciences, we boast 14 dedicated faculty members spanning Archaeology, Geography, and Geology. Our department champions personalized excellence through collaborative, cross-disciplinary Earth Science education and investigation. Both faculty and students enjoy the freedom to explore unconventional educational and research pathways that might be constrained in conventional academic settings. We maintain strong partnerships with campus entities including CERI, CAESER, Chucalissa Museum, and CIUM. Our Archaeology faculty frequently collaborate with other University of Memphis archaeology programs.
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores accepted by the University: