Geosciences, M.S. (Paleontology Concentration)

General Program Information

Graduate School Contact:
Angela Edwards; edwardag@etsu.edu; (423) 439-4703

Dr. Joshua Samuels, Graduate Coordinator
306 Ross Hall
Box 70357
(423) 439-7515
geosgradcoord@etsu.edu

Web address: www.etsu.edu/cas/geosciences/

Application Deadline

The application deadline for Geosciences is February 1 for entry in the fall (August). Applications are not accepted for entry in the spring (January).

Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, students applying for admission to graduate study in Geosciences must:

• have a bachelor’s degree in a geosciences (or related) discipline;
• have a 3.0 overall grade point average (4.0 system) in undergraduate course work;
• have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf from previous professors or employers;
• submit a two-page letter that discusses career goals and specific academic and research interests (email the letter to edwardag@etsu.edu); and
• submit a resume.

All application materials must be sent to the ETSU School of Graduate Studies. The School of Graduate Studies will forward applications to the Department of Geosciences once the application is complete.

Geosciences, M.S. Degree Requirements: 30 credits

Geosciences Core Requirements: 9 credits

• GEOS 5000 - Geosciences Research Methods (3 credits)
• GEOS 5350 - Statistics for Geosciences (3 credits)
• GEOS 5700 - Seminar in Geosciences (1 credit) (Must be taken three (3) times for a total of 3 credits)

Paleontology Concentration: 11 credits

• GEOS 5100 - Paleoherpetology (4 credits)
• GEOS 5150 - Paleomammalogy (4 credits)
• GEOS 5200 - Topics in Paleontology (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 7 credits

All electives must be approved by the student’s advisory committee chair and graduate coordinator. Electives from other departments can be considered with permission.

Paleontology: Students are encouraged to make use of the unique strengths at ETSU where the Paleontology concentration in Geosciences and opportunities with the Center in Excellence in Paleontology offer a blend of coursework and hands-on experiences.

Thesis: 3 credits

• GEOS 5960 - Thesis (3 credits)