Geology, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)

Required Courses
GEOL 5243Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences3
Two hours from:2
Geology Colloquium
Hours Subtotal5
Additional coursework in GEOL
Select 15 hours 115
Hours Subtotal15
Research and Dissertation
Select 40 hours 240
Hours Subtotal40
Total Hours60
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)

Required Courses
GEOL 5243Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences3
Two hours from:2
Geology Colloquium
Hours Subtotal5
Additional coursework in GEOL
Select 35 hours 135
Hours Subtotal35
Research and Dissertation
Select 50 hours 250
Hours Subtotal50
Total Hours90
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 2023-2024 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.