About our Grad Programs
Build a graduate experience around the geoscience questions that inspire you with a M.S. or Ph.D. Work closely with faculty mentors to choose coursework and experiences that support your interests and career goals. Through field-based learning, interdisciplinary research, and advanced analytical and computational tools, you will build the knowledge and experience to succeed in government, industry, teaching, or research.
Areas of Study
Explore Earth’s systems through field-focused research that addresses natural resources, landscapes, environmental change, and other complex geosciences questions. You can develop expertise in your chosen area while contributing to research with local, national, and global reach.
- Applied Geophysics
- Economic Geology
- Environmental Geology and Aqueous Geochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Geochronology
- Geodynamics
- Geomorphology
- Hydrogeology, Hydrogeophysics
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology and Geochemistry
- Sedimentology
- Sedimentary Petrology and Geochemistry
- Seismology
- Stratigraphy
- Structural Geology
- Tectonics
Degree Programs
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Geosciences
Build advanced research and technical skills to investigate Earth systems and prepare for careers across the geosciences.
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Geosciences
Advance your expertise by conducting original research that expands knowledge of Earth systems and prepares you to lead in the geosciences.
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Student Experience
Join a supportive, close-knit graduate community where you can build meaningful connections from day one. Throughout your program, you’ll have access to the resources, guidance, and relationships you need to thrive.
The Geosciences community
- Receive free mentoring through the Geosciences Graduate Application Assistance Program.
- Meet other graduate students by becoming a member of the Geosciences Graduate Student Organization.
- Attend monthly coffee hours with students and faculty.
- Present your research at the department’s speaker series.
- Hone your mentoring skills and build community by becoming a mentor to a geosciences undergraduate.
Career Preparation
Prepare for your career with access to personalized counseling, professional development resources, and an engaged alumni network. Among Warner College graduates surveyed, 86% found employment in their field within six months of graduation.
Connect with Faculty
Find a faculty mentor whose research interests align with your own. Connecting with potential advisers can help you explore research opportunities, understand program expectations, and identify the best path for your graduate studies.