Thrive in the next generation of leading, versatile scientists

As a graduate student in the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability, you'll be part of a research environment where high-quality mentorship and cutting-edge tools pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries. The school consists of over 20 research faculty, approximately 60 graduate students, as well as postdoctoral research scientists and scientific staff. Regardless of where your career takes you, you will develop and grow as a scientist and educator. You’ll collaborate with innovative faculty in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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MA in Geography

The Master of Arts in Geography is an advanced degree that provides specialized training in the field of geography, focusing on the study of places, regions, and the relationship between humans and the environment. Students can specialize in the areas of GIScience, spatial analysis, environmental geography, or human geography. The MA prepares students for a variety of careers, including both the public service and the private sector.

MS in Geoscience

A Master of Science in Geoscience is a graduate-level degree program that provides advanced training and specialized knowledge in the scientific study of the Earth. Students can specialize in areas such as geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, paleontology, tectonics, or environmental geoscience. The MS prepares students for a variety of careers, including academic research, public service, and the private sector.

PhD in Geography

The Doctorate in Geography is focused on the study of the Earth's surface, encompassing both physical and human aspects, with specialization in biogeography, cultural, economic, and political aspects of human populations, and interactions between humans and the environment. The PhD prepares students for a variety of careers, including academic research, public service, and the private sector.

PhD in Geoscience

The Doctorate in Geoscience involves in-depth study of the Earth, its processes, and its resources with specialization in the areas such as geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, paleontology, tectonics, or environmental geoscience. The PhD prepares students for a variety of careers, including consulting, public service, and the private sector.

20 +

Research faculty

~ 60

Graduate students