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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geosciences, M.S. (Paleontology Concentration)


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General Program Information


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: 30-33 credits


Core Requirements 9 credits
Concentration 11 credits
Advisor Approved Electives 7 credits
Thesis 3-6 credits
TOTAL 30-33 credits

Geosciences Core Requirements: 9 credits


Paleontology Concentration: 11 credits


Advisor Approved Electives: 7 credits


Graduate-level GEOS or GRAD courses; or other courses approved by advisor.

Thesis: 3-6 credits


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