Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience
Advance your research skills and deepen your knowledge in earth and environmental science with the Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience in the College of Science and Technology at Temple University. In this 30-credit graduate degree program, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological, chemical and physical processes that form the environment.
Designed for students with a foundation in science, a core objective of this master’s degree program is to investigate Earth’s systems, its inhabitants and their interactions to develop strategies for a sustainable and prosperous society through a combination of coursework and original research. Graduates of the program will have fundamental knowledge in earth science, skill conducting scientific investigation and experience in scientific writing and communication.
As a graduate student in the Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience, you will learn how to address societal challenges to the world at large, such as climate change, the food-energy-water nexus and intense land use. Like environmental scientists working in the field, you will develop the skills and master the methods used to communicate these challenges, including
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chemical and structural analysis of materials,
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environmental monitoring and remote sensing,
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fieldwork and mapping,
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geophysical techniques,
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numerical modeling, and
- physical experiments.
Program Outcomes
This comprehensive master’s program prepares students to start a career in the earth and environmental science field, as well as work in industries such as education, government and scientific writing. This graduate-level science degree also provides an excellent foundation to pursue a doctoral degree or lead the charge and spearhead projects in law, policy and sustainability.
