Overview

Students who successfully complete the Geology program at California State University Sacramento will upgrade their educational qualifications and be able to advance to doctoral programs or professional positions that require an in-depth knowledge of geologic topics such as tectonics, hydrogeology, environmental geology, and geologic hazards.

Features

The University's location in the state capital provides direct access to many local, federal, and state agencies through internship and fieldwork opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geology

Physical Geology Lab

Earth Materials - Rocks and Minerals

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

Structural Geology and Tectonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography Geology View 336 other Masters in Geography in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a degree in Geology, or 24 units of equivalent upper-division coursework in Geology which must have been passed with a grade of "C-" or better

a minimum 3.0 GPA in upper division Geology courses;

three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic record and professional capabilities, sent directly to the Department;

a brief statement of interest, faculty sponsorship (for the thesis-based option), area of specialty and long-term goals;

successful completion of two semesters of inorganic Chemistry with a lab (CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B);

successful completion of two semesters of Physics with a lab (PHYS 11A and PHYS 11B or PHYS 5A and PHYS 5B); and

successful completion of two semesters of Math

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Sacramento

1190 - 1765 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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