• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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As a graduate student in the M.S. program in geosciences at Western Michigan University, you will gain a broad perspective on Earth processes as well as a specialization in a specific discipline within the geosciences. Through coursework and research, you will choose to specialize in one or more areas such as geochemistry, geophysics, geomorphology, hydrogeology, petrology, remote sensing, sedimentary systems, earth science education or economic geology. Your coursework will provide you with foundational theoretical knowledge, as well as the ability to carry out relevant field and laboratory techniques. During your thesis research, you will learn how to design an investigation, collect and analyze your own data, form interpretations and share your results with peers, faculty and members of the geoscience community. The program provides the specialized knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills necessary to succeed in a wide range of careers. Graduates of this program have attained positions in state and federal government agencies, non-profit agencies, environmental and geotechnical consulting firms, the oil and gas industry, the mining industry and the education sector. Many graduates have pursued a doctoral degree upon completing this program.

YOU SHOULD PURSUE AN M.S. IN GEOSCIENCES IF...

You want to specialize in one or two specific areas of the geosciences. You want a program that includes theoretical work, laboratory and field training and original research leading to a thesis. You want to learn how to conduct independent research through a thesis project. You are interested in a career in geosciences working in a state or federal agency, non-government organization, environmental or geotechnical consulting, oil and gas or mining. You are considering going on to pursue a doctoral program in the geosciences.

CAREERS

Employment options for holders of a master’s degree in geosciences are broad. Graduates seek employment with state and federal government agencies, private consulting firms, non-profit organizations and educational services. People with formal geosciences training are also needed in industries as varied as journalism, environmental law, sales, marketing, information services, management and publishing. Some specific careers available to those with master’s degrees in geosciences include:

Geologist*, geoscientist or geographer Hydrogeologist Teacher*, educational consultant or museum educator Manager or mid-level consultant Environmental technician, scientist and specialist Environmental regulator

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

After completing basic coursework in two areas (either geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology or sedimentology), you choose to specialize your coursework and research in a discipline within the geosciences. Our faculty have research programs in geochemistry, spatial data analysis and informatics, geophysics, glacial geomorphology, earth science education, hydrogeology, igneous petrology, remote sensing, sedimentary systems and basin analysis, sedimentary petrology and economic geology. In your third semester, you begin your thesis in which you design and carry out an original research study. During this program you will present your work in poster or oral format at a professional conference.

Program design: Our graduate students have 20 to 40 percent classroom/laboratory education with a 60 to 80 percent focus on research. Students will gain experience through attending dynamic lectures, performing laboratory research in our state of the art facilities and applying their knowledge in hands-on field courses. Our graduate programs are designed for national and international students coming from diverse scientific backgrounds with a variety of career goals—from industry to academia.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Studens must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) A minimum score of 80 iBT is required. Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) A minimum score of 77 is required. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module. A minimum score of 6.5 is required.Pearson Test of English Academic Module. A minimum score of 53 is required.

课程信息

学制：全日制(30 学分)

学费：US$13,244.00 (¥ 84,257) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日

申请截止日期：预计在January 2023

留学地点：College of Arts and SciencesWestern Michigan University,1903 W Michigan Ave,KALAMAZOO,Michigan,49008, United States