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MASTER'S DEGREE IN GEOSCIENCE

PROGRAM OPTIONS - RESEARCH THESIS REQUIRED

Traditional Geoscience Program

Concentration in Hydrology and Geomorphology

Concentration in Climate Studies

Concentration in Cultural Geography

Concentration in GIS and Planning

PROGRAM OPTIONS - NON-THESIS PROGRAM

Teacher Education (restricted to students teaching full time in the P-12 system.

Graduate GIS Certificate


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Program Application Deadlines:
March 15th for Fall and October 15 for Spring admission.

Program Admission Requirements:
** GRE, GAP score of 2200 or higher, minimum 3.5 on GRE Analytical Writing Score
** Minimum 18 hours of science courses at the undergraduate level, preferably in the geosciences.
** One page statement of research interests.
** Evidence of contact with a graduate faculty member in the Department of Geography and Geology concerning proposed research topic.
** Passing grade (C or higher) in an introductory GIS course (GEOG 316/317) and in geostatistics (GEOG 391) - students can take these courses as preparatory courses if they have not previously taken these courses.

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Graduate Assistantship Application
** Students applying for a graduate assistantship must have verbal support from a research faculty member in the department prior to submitting an application.

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GRADUATE COMMITTEE:
Department of Geography and Geology
1906 College Heights Blvd #31066
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY, 42101-1066
Tel: (270) 745-6410

GRADUATE STUDIES:
Graduate Studies
Graduate Admissions Office
1906 College Heights Blvd #11010
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1010
Tel: (270) 745-2446