The M.S. in Geoscience program at WKU is the largest such program in Kentucky or Tennessee. Students become more directly involved in faculty- sponsored research, with opportunities for co-authorship of peer-review ed research articles, and presentation of research results at professional meetings, conferences, and workshops. Faculty research a variety of human-environment issues that both inform the coursework students take and provide students with opportunities to engage in a number of projects that directly influence the hu-man condition. The M.S. Geoscience program requires a mini-mum of 30 semester hours of coursework, includ-ing a six-hour research thesis. Students completing the M.S. in Geoscience degree will learn the concepts and skills necessary to qualify for a variety of career opportunities that require a solid foundation in geospatial thinking and analysis.

Students who complete the M.S. Geoscience degree at Western Kentucky University will be able to pursue careers that include the following areas: • Environmental Management • Oil and Gas Industries • Climate Science • Resource Sustainability • Social and Cultural Analysis • Diplomatic Service • Business and Industry • Geologic Sciences