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Online M.S. in Geological Sciences

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Program Highlights

Ranked in the Top 10 by Grad School Center, Ohio University’s online Master’s degree can help practicing geoscientists, earth science educators, and allied professionals prepare for your next career move. This degree might be a good career move for you if you have a bachelor’s degree in geology, earth or space sciences, integrated science, physical science, science education, or a related degree.

Benefits

  • Designed for working professionals and teachers
  • Convenient online, 7-week courses
  • No Thesis
  • 30 credits—in as little as three semesters
  • No GRE

Affordability

  • Affordable Tuition
  • Financial aid options available
  • OHIO is a proud military supporter and yellow ribbon institution

94%

of OHIO student survey participants across all online programs would recommend OHIO Online.æ

Career Opportunities

The M.S. in Geological Sciences is the degree-level most often sought by employers in geological sciences. Excellent opportunities can be found in energy and environmental fields as well as careers in education, government, scientific communication, and consulting.

For more information, contact Eva Lyon.

Certificates

Online GIS Certificate: GIS & Cartography

The ability to think spatially, interpret maps, and creatively use geospatial technologies is a fundamental skill expected in a wide variety of careers today. Maps and mapping technologies also underlie a significant proportion of everyday decision-making.

Acquiring such skills requires formal training in many topics related to the interdisciplinary field of Geospatial Information Science (GIScience). This online graduate certificate is designed for recent college graduates and working professionals without prior background in GIS or Cartography.

On completion of this certificate, students will be able to independently complete typical mapping and geospatial analysis tasks arising regularly in a wide variety of disciplines and professions.

What to Expect
  • Fully online
  • No prior background in GIS required
  • For recent college graduates and working professionals
  • Gain expertise in GIS and cartography
  • 12 credits, 3 semesters
  • No GRE
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æ Based on spring 2024 survey results of 6,422 Ohio University students enrolled in OHIO Online/eCampus.