Overview
Learning outcomes
Research in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is organized around three themes: Earth and Life History, Energy and Natural Resources, and Geohazards and Environment. Additional information is available on theDepartment’s Research Page.
Programme Structure
The available coursework and current faculty expertise support the following areas of concentration:
- Energy Resources
- GIS, Geoinformatics, and Remote Sensing
- Groundwater and Environment
- Paleontology*
- Petrology and Mineral Resources
- Structure, Tectonics, and Geodynamics
- Geomechanics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) General Engineering & Technology View 261 other Masters in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicant files will not be considered for acceptance until all of the required application materials are received. Applications completed by the deadlines listed will, in most cases, receive a decision within one month or less of the deadline.
- Applications for campus enrollment can be considered after the stated deadlines in most programs, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Self-funded international applicants are typically considered up to 90 days prior to the semester start date (60 days for domestic U.S. applicants)
Tuition Fee
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International
14525 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14525 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
14525 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14525 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
8440 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8440 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Rapid City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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