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The graduate program provides education for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in geological engineering. This dynamic interdisciplinary field merges geology with engineering principles. Geological engineers develop solutions for technical challenges involving earth resources while ensuring environmental conservation.
Growing scientific and industrial advancements affecting earth materials like soil, rock, water, and air have created demand for advanced geological engineering education. This field blends geological research with engineering approaches to solve complex problems where geological conditions or processes significantly influence project designs.
The curriculum focuses on cultivating students' skills to develop and apply analytical, computational, and experimental methods for solving contemporary earth-related challenges in areas like sustainable land use, geotechnical construction, resource extraction, and environmental protection and restoration.
International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
English Language Requirement
Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT); 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0