Geology, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2021-2022. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEOL 5300 | Geology Colloquium | 2 |
| GEOL 5243 | Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences | 3 |
| 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 5300 | Geology Colloquium | 2 |
| GEOL 5243 | Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences | 3 |
| 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 2021-2022 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.