Texas A&M University Graduate Catalog

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Degree Information

The Degree of Master of Geoscience

The College of Geosciences offers a non-thesis program that leads to the degree of Master of Geoscience (MGsc). The degree is multidepartmental, encompassing all aspects of the geosciences. This advanced degree program is especially appropriate for K-12 science teachers and public- and private-sector professionals working in the environmental field. It offers opportunities to study a broad range of environmental and geoscience topics. The program is not intended as a teacher-certification curriculum.

The Master of Geoscience degree is an undifferentiated college-wide degree which allows each department to offer the Master of Geoscience.

All documents submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies must be signed by the student's department head.

• Residence
• Student's Advisory Committe
• Degree Plan
• Credit Requirement
• Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension and Certain Other Courses
• Transfer of Credit
• Foreign Languages
• Internship
• Time Limit
• Application for Degree
• Final Examination