Geology, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2024-2025. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEOL 5243 | Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences | 3 |
| Two hours from: | 2 | |
| Geology Colloquium | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 5 | |
| Additional coursework in GEOL | ||
| Select 15 hours 1 | 15 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Research and Dissertation | ||
| Select 40 hours 2 | 40 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 40 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Up to 12 hours of coursework may be taken outside of GEOL.
- 2
At the discretion of the advisory committee, up to 20 hours of dissertation hours may be replaced by additional course hours.
Total Hours: 90 (Beyond the Bachelor's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEOL 5243 | Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences | 3 |
| Two hours from: | 2 | |
| Geology Colloquium | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 5 | |
| Additional coursework in GEOL | ||
| Select 35 hours 1 | 35 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 35 | |
| Research and Dissertation | ||
| Select 50 hours 2 | 50 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 50 | |
| Total Hours | 90 | |
- 1
Up to 12 hours of coursework may be taken outside of GEOL.
- 2
At the discretion of the advisory committee, up to 20 hours of dissertation hours may be replaced by additional course hours.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2024-2025 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.