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