Professional Science, Geosciences Concentration, M.S.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Professional Science with a concentration in Geosciences requires

1. an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in geosciences, anthropology, or related areas;
2. basic competency in word processing, electronic mail, library retrieval systems, presentation graphics, spreadsheets, and databases.

Once accepted into the College of Graduate Studies, students in the Master of Science in Professional Science program may enroll for one semester before fully admitted to the program.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php
2. submit official transcripts from all collegiate institutions attended;
3. submit three letters of reference to graduate.mtsu.edu (or mail to College of Graduate Studies);
4. submit an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) report. A composite GRE score of 286 (current scale) or 900 (former scale) is expected for consideration for unconditional admission.

Degree Requirements

Once admitted to the program, each candidate must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit.

Curriculum: Professional Science, Geosciences

Candidates must complete 36 hours in the following course of study:

Program Notes

Candidate must

1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;
2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which the candidate intends to graduate.