Overview
The Geology MSc program from San José State University provides the opportunity for study in many areas of Geology, with a particular emphasis on applied geology and tectonics.
Careers
Graduates are employed as geologists, engineering geologists, hydrogeologists, hydrologists, geophysicists, environmental managers in engineering, geological, geophysical, and environmental consulting firms, and as geologists in the mining and petroleum industries.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Sedimentary Petrology and Petrography
- Advanced Sedimentary Geology
- Advanced Structural Geology
- Advanced Geomorphology
- Advanced GIS/GPS Mapping
- Advanced Hydrogeology
- Advanced Paleontology
- Advanced Geology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 186 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
- A 2.5 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study
- Good academic standing at the last institution attended
- English Language Proficiency Exam
- International Coursework and Degrees
- Submit U.S./Canada Transcripts
- Submit Test Scores
- Submit Declaration of Finance Form
- Submit Bank Letter or Bank Statement
- Submit Copy of Current Passport
- Submit Copy of Current Visa
Tuition Fee
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International
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 12 months.
- Non-CA Resident tuition includes an additional $396 per unit.
Living costs for San Jose
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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