Prospective Students
Prospective students interested in Earth System Science are encouraged to contact one of the following three participating departments depending on the area of interest:
- Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
- Department of Geography
- Department of Geology
When applying to the graduate program in one of the three departments, prospective students should indicate their interest in designation as an Earth System Fellow enabling participation in ESSIC activities.
Degree Programs and Requirements
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (AOSC) offers PhD/MS/BS degrees in atmospheric and ocean sciences.
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Math (Algebra I and II, Geometry)
- 3 years of science with 2 laboratory experiences
- 3 years of history/social studies
- 2 years of foreign language
Master of Science/Doctorate Guidelines:
- Typically have a B.S. in atmospheric science, meteorology, oceanography, physics, chemistry, or engineering
- Research experience
- Experience writing software
Master of Professional Studies
- 3.0 GPA in undergraduate backgrounds:
- calculus,
- differential equations
- linear algebra
- physics
- chemistry
- 3.0 GPA in undergraduate backgrounds:
Department of Geography (GEOG) offers PhD/MA related to human-environment interactions, land cover/land use, and human influences on biogeochemical cycles.
Bachelor of Science: See AOSC
Combined Bachelors/Masters in Science:
- Meet B.S. in Geography requirements with a 3.5 GPA
- Meet M.S. in Geography requirements with a 3.0 GPA
- Apply during junior year
- B.S./M.S. in:
- Environmental, physical, and biological sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- History
- Social science
- 3.3 GPA
- Knowledge of data processing and statistics
- Statement of purpose
- B.S./M.S. in:
Department of Geology (GEOL) offers PhD/MS and combined BS/MS in topics related to hydrologic processes, isotope geochemistry, and paleoclimate.
Bachelor of Science: Earth and Environmental Science track; Geophysics track; Professional track
- B.S. and/or M.S. in: geology, geophysics, geochemistry, chemistry, physics, math, or related science
- Transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
