The Master of Science (M.S.) in
Geosciences at MTSU equips students for diverse careers in earth sciences,
environmental consulting, geospatial and data science, natural resource
management, and more across industry, government, and academia. The program requires
a minimum of 36 semester hours, typically completed over four semesters, and
offers two tracks: Professional Science and Thesis Research. The Professional
Science track blends business and science coursework with a professional
internship as the capstone experience. This two-year program includes 9 credit
hours of business classes, 3 credit hours of statistics, 3 credit hours of
professional internship experience, and 21 credit hours of Geosciences-specific
courses. This track not only prepares students for specialized roles but also
positions them for leadership in science-focused companies, government
agencies, and academia. The Thesis Research track centers on the investigation
of a scientific research problem. Under faculty mentorship, students define a
research question, collect and analyze data, and present their findings both in
writing and orally. This track prepares students for advanced specialized roles
and doctoral studies.
Career Path
Examples of some professions
boosted by this master’s degree: Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Engineering
geologist, Environmentalist, Environmental engineer, Geochemist, Geologist, Geophysicist,
GIS professional, Historian, Oceanographer, Paleontologist, Petroleum geologist,
Political scientist, Professor, Seismologist, Teacher.
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
