Overview

Thesis projects for the Geology program of The University of Akron address diverse topics ranging from:

exploration for natural resources, including metals, petroleum and water;

addressing problems associated with human impacts on the environment; and

investigating earth’s history to understand the evolution of life and global climate change.

Our Faculty

The Department of Geology and Environmental Science faculty maintain research programs to study topics as diverse as:

ground water

pollution impacts

microbe-mineral interactions

environmental change

biodiversity

remote sensing of buried structures

External funding and alumni support allow faculty to support student research. The faculty provides a broad-based education focused on both academic and applied aspects of the geological and environmental sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeological Geology

Archaeogeophysical Survey

Regional Geology of North America

Glacial Geology

Coastal Geology

Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Applications to the master's degree program in Geology are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation

Statement of purpose

Full admission without deficiency should include a six-credit geology field camp course and equivalents to courses in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, and any two upper-level geology courses.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24090 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14490 USD / year

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Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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