Master of Science [M.S] [Geoscience] From Mississippi State University

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience with the following concentrations:

• Broadcast Meteorology Concentration (Non-Thesis)

Concentration designed for students intending to pursue meteorology careers in media. This non-thesis masters degree combines meteorology coursework with the Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology sequence. A research project presentation and a written and oral comprehensive examination are required.

• Professional Meteorology/Climatology Concentration (Thesis)

Thesis-based concentration intended to prepare students for forecasting careers or further graduate study. Thesis defense/comprehensive exam is required.

• Geology Concentration (Thesis)

Thesis-based concentration intended to to prepare students for careers in professional geology or further graduate study. Thesis defense/comprehensive exam is required.

• Geography Concentration (Thesis)

Thesis-based concentration appropriate for students interested in studying the spatial distribution of cultural and physical features across the Earth?s surface. It can be tailored toward specific interests in either human or physical geography. Thesis defense/comprehensive exam is required.

• Geospatial Sciences Concentration (Thesis)

Thesis-based program designed to prepare students to use geospatial technologies to provide insight into Earth and atmospheric processes. Thesis defense/comprehensive exam is required.

• Environmental Geosciences Concentration (Thesis)

Thesis-based program intended for students interested in a broader cross-section of the geosciences. Thesis defense/comprehensive exam is required.