Programs by Campus
Bloomington
Geological Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Departmental E-mail: geograd [at] indiana [dot] edu
Departmental URL: geology.indiana.edu/
Curriculum
Degrees Offered
Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
Special Departmental Requirements
(See also general University Graduate School requirements.)
Admission Requirements
An undergraduate degree in the physical or natural sciences. It is expected that students will have an undergraduate background that includes course work in allied sciences/mathematics, equivalent to one year of chemistry and physics or biology, mathematics through differential and integral calculus, plus at least 6 credit hours of higher-level courses. A substantive foundation course in field geology or comparable independent field experience is also expected. Students with degrees in engineering or other related fields are also encouraged to apply. The general Graduate Record Examination is required.
Master of Science Degree
Course Requirements
A minimum of 30 graduate credit hours, including at least 20 credit hours in geological sciences.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Course Requirements
A total of 90 credit hours, including dissertation and 35 credit hours of course work approved for graduate credit (excluding G600, G700, and G810), of which a minimum of 20 credit hours must be taken within the Department of Geological Sciences.
Minor
Outside minor in a related field (including chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and environmental sciences), or, under certain conditions, in geochemistry, geophysics, or geobiology.
Foreign Language/Research-Skill Requirement
Reading proficiency in one foreign language (French, German, Russian, or Spanish) or a research skill in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, or physics. Courses taken to satisfy this requirement do not necessarily carry graduate credit. For specific details concerning approved research-skill courses, consult the Director of Graduate Studies.
Preliminary Examination
Comprehensive: written.
Qualifying Examination
Written and oral.
Final Examination
Oral defense of the dissertation.