Advisor: Dr. Peter Voice
Room 1137, Rood Hall
The Master of Science in Geosciences is designed to prepare the student for professional work in geology and for further graduate study. The program has four core areas of specialization: Hydrogeology, Geochemistry and Economic Geology, Geophysics and Tectonics, Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Geology.
Please note: Under exceptional circumstances, a student may request that their advisor petition the faculty for approval of modifications to the timelines stated below. Exceptions may only be granted by a faculty vote.
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate major in geology or a related field. Students must have completed, or will be required to complete as soon as possible upon enrollment in the program, GEOS 1300, 3010, and a minimum of three credits of field experience approved by the Graduate Director, or equivalent. Any remedial course work completed upon enrollment in the graduate program must be completed with grade of "B" or better to satisfy this requirement. For students who enter the program with course work deficiencies, program requirement timelines (see below) will begin once remedial work has been satisfactorily completed, rather than upon matriculation in the program.
- Grade point average of at least 3.0 (of 4.0) for the previous two years of undergraduate work is strongly recommended and is required for full consideration for financial support via teaching assistantships.
- Three letters of recommendation are required of all applicants from persons well situated to evaluate his/her qualifications for graduate study. If they are coming from a faculty member at a college or university, the letter should be on that school's letterhead. Letters must be submitted through the WMU electronic application system.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission. Individual advisors may request GRE scores for admission; please talk with your potential advisor.