Graduate Program Coordinator: David Wilkins (dwilkins@boisestate.edu)

Department Chair: C.J. Northrup

Full Graduate Faculty: Warren Barrash, Paul R. Donaldson, Michael D. Knoll, Mitchell Lyle,

James P. McNamara, Paul Michaels, John R. Pelton, Jen Pierce, Walter S. Snyder, Craig M. White, Spencer H. Wood

Associate Graduate Faculty: C. J. Northrup, David Wilkins

Adjunct Graduate Faculty: William P. Clement, Thomas M. Clemo, Vladimir I. Davydov, Mary Donato, Virginia Gillerman, Kenneth M. Hollenbaugh, (Emeritus), Verne Oberbeck, Kurt L. Othberg,   Mark Seyfried,, Claude Spinosa (Emeritus), Edward Squires, Charles J. Waag (Emeritus)

General Information

The curriculum for the Master of Science in Earth Science stresses current developments in the earth science disciplines. In addition to subject matter knowledge emphasis is placed on the varied methods that can be used for teaching earth science. Because of the varied backgrounds of candidates, the course offerings are designed to allow flexibility in planning individual programs. Special Topics courses and seminars are frequently offered, expanding the program choices.   Programs of study for each student are designed in consultation with the Earth Science Graduate Program Coordinator. A preliminary examination, oral or written, will be administered to each candidate.

Application and Admission Requirements

Application for admission may be made by graduates of accredited institutions holding a baccalaureate degree in earth science education, geology, or related discipline.   Regular admission may be awarded to applicants who have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0 during the last two years of academic work; admission will be based on grade point, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation. Continued enrollment in the program requires a minimum of 3.0 grade point (B) average and satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Additional information may be obtained from the Earth Science Graduate Program Coordinator Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725 or dwilkins@boisestate.edu

For more information and degree requirements, please refer to the university catalogs.