Department of Earth Sciences
Department phone number: (607) 436-3707
Fax: (607) 436-3547
Website:
http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/earths
Faculty: Jerome B. Blechman, Chair, P. Jay Fleisher, James
Albanese, Devin Castendyk, Brent K. Dugolinsky, James R. Ebert, Peter D.
Muller, Richard Grimaldi, Tatiana Vislova
Program purposes and philosophy: The Master of Arts in Earth
Science provides advanced study for students who wish to pursue a career
in the specific fields of geology or water resources, or who desire a
broad background in earth science. Graduates may use the Master of Arts
degree as preparation for doctoral studies or as training for a variety
of careers, such as employment with consulting firms, government
agencies, industry, or secondary or junior college teaching.
Program Options: Geology, Water Resources, Earth Science
Non-degree students should not enroll in more than 9 s.h. of graduate
courses before applying to a degree program.
No more than 16 s.h. may be transferred into this program. Courses with
grades of “B-” through “F” are not transferable.
Admission Requirements
All students applying for admission to degree status are required to:
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Submit a completed application and the
non-refundable fee.
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Submit an official transcript of an earned
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college, consisting
of at least 24 s.h. in earth sciences courses, 6 s.h. each in
chemistry and physics, and 6 s.h. in calculus or in calculus and
statistics.
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Have a GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate science
courses.
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Submit three letters of recommendation (required
for all students who did not complete their undergraduate studies in
earth sciences at the College at Oneonta).
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Submit official scores from the GRE General Test.
Admission is competitive, and meeting the minimum admission criteria
does not guarantee acceptance.
| Degree Requirements: M.A. in Earth Science |
1. |
At least 32
s.h. of approved courses beyond the baccalaureate degree
including 24 s.h. of Earth Sciences courses. |
2. |
Minimum GPA
of 3.0. |
3. |
Thesis*. |
4. |
Corollary
courses in related fields may be included. |
5. |
Comprehensive Examination. |
| 6. |
Students
must complete all degree requirements within six years
and complete a minimum of 16 s.h. in residence. |
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*Satisfactory completion of a formal field course or
evidence of comparable experience is required prior to
undertaking a thesis problem. No more than 6 s.h. for
Research and Thesis may be counted toward degree
requirements. |
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All College policies and procedures found
in this Graduate Catalog will apply to students
enrolled in this program. |
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