Geoenvironmental Science & Sustainability, M.S. Degree Plan

Full-Time (30 Credits)

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First Year

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Fall Semester: 9 Credits

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• GEO 503 - Fundamentals of Geoenvironmental Research Credits: 3  
• GEO 5XX - Geo-Techniques Elective Credits: 3 
• GEO 4XX or 5XX - Elective Credits: 3   

 

Spring Semester: 9 Credits

• GEO 4XX or 5XX - Elective Credits: 3 
• GEO 5XX - Elective Credits: 3
• GEO 5XX - Elective Credits: 3

 

Summer Semester: 3 Credits

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• GEO 609 - Internship I Credits: 3  OR GEO 612 - Thesis I Credits: 3       

Second Year

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Fall Semester: 9 Credits

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• GEO 546 - Geoenvironmental Research I Credits: 3  OR GEO 613 - Thesis II Credits: 3     
• GEO 5XX - Elective Credits: 3 
• GEO 5XX - Elective Credits: 3​​

 

Planning Notes for all students:

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1. 30 total credits required
2. Students must take a minimum of 18 credits at the 500 level, including GEO 503  
3. Students may take a maximum of 12 credits at the 400-level for credit toward the M.S. degree.
4. Students must take a minimum of 3 credits of geotechniques courses at either the 400 or 500 levels.
5. Students must complete a thesis (6 credits) OR a one semester research project (3 credits) and internship (3 credits)
6. Students must take and pass the departmental practical exam upon earning 18 credits.
7. Students can being in any semester or term, including, fall, spring, winter or summer.