Southern Methodist University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.; M.S.- Applied Geophysics, Ph.D.;

Program Description:

The Department of Geological Sciences offers M.S. and Ph.D. programs requiring a research thesis with concentrations in geophysics, igneous and metamorphic petrology, isotope geology, aqueous geochemistry, sedimentology, tectonics, and vertebrate paleontology, or a combination of these areas. In addition, the Department offers an M.S. in applied geophysics, which is a program that does not require a thesis. Students interested in careers in the environmental field are encouraged to consider programs in some combination of aqueous geochemistry, isotope geology, or sedimentology.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999