Graduate Degree Options
The primary goal of the Ph.D. program in Geological Sciences is to train scientists, professionals, educators, and future leaders in the global earth science community. Students learn a range of analytical and technical skills needed to solve complex earthly problems and how to apply those skills for the benefit of the planet and its inhabitants. Students contribute new earth science knowledge through supervised original research and peer-reviewed publication. Students who complete the Ph.D. typically pursue research-focused careers in government, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
The primary goal of the M.S. program in Geological Sciences is to train scientists, professionals, and educators in the global earth science community. Students learn a range of analytical and technical skills needed to solve complex problems and how to apply those skills for the benefit of the planet and its inhabitants. Students contribute new earth science knowledge through supervised original research and peer-reviewed publication. Students who complete the M.S. typically enter careers in non-governmental agencies focused on environment, water, and natural resources or go on to pursue a Ph.D.
This 30-credit program offers strong undergraduates already at UConn an opportunity to begin graduate-level study during their senior year and continue for a fifth year after completing undergraduate requirements. Students will receive real-world training in how earth and environmental scientists collect, analyze and interpret data and be exposed to training centered on the themes of water, climate and the environment. Completion of the program, followed by work in the environmental sector, prepares students to pursue certification as a Licensed Professional Geologist or Environmental Professional in New England and beyond.