Master of Arts in Earth and Planetary Sciences
The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for advanced studies in astronomy, meteorology, and earth and planetary sciences through classroom presentations, seminars and discussions. Laboratory experiments, observations, data collections and analysis at the Westside Observatory, the Meteorological Studies and Weather Center, and the Center for Galactic Astronomy are important to acquaint students with the advancement of technology in astronomical techniques, weather analysis, and forecasting.
The Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Meteorology offers three options for the Master of Arts in Earth and Planetary Sciences: the Astronomy/Astrophysics option, the Meteorology/Climatology option and the general Earth and Planetary Sciences option.
A student who wishes to earn the degree Master of Arts in Earth and Planetary Sciences must have received an earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with;
- a minimum of forty-five (45) semester hours in the sciences and mathematics, including 6-8 semester hours in three of the following disciplines: astronomy, chemistry, computer sciences, earth sciences, geology, mathematics, meteorology and physics; or
- written permission from the chairperson of the Physics, Astronomy and Meteorological graduate commit-tee; or
- submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (general plus one advanced in chemistry, mathematics or physics) in support of his or her application if the undergraduate GPA is below 2.5. The undergraduate record and GRE scores will be taken into consideration for admission into the program.
Degree Requirements for the Master of Arts in Earth and Planetary Sciences
