Graduate Programs

Geospatial Analysis

Geospatial Analysis Program

Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School, students applying for admission to graduate study in Geosciences must:

• have a bachelor’s degree in a geosciences (or related) discipline;
• have a 3.0 overall grade point average (4.0 system) in undergraduate course work;
• have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf from previous professors or employers;
• submit a two-page letter that discusses career goals and specific academic and research interests ; and
• submit a resume.

All application materials must be sent to the ETSU Graduate School. The Graduate School will forward applications to the Department of Geosciences once the application is complete. This program has a preferred deadline of January 1 for consideration for departmental financial support, such as appointments to Graduate Assistantship and Tuition Scholarship positions. Applications for program entry will be accepted, for a FALL starting semester,  until February 1 for International applicants and July 1 for domestic applicants.  

Paleontology

Paleontology Program

Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School, students applying for admission to graduate study in Geosciences must:
•have a bachelor’s degree in a geosciences (or related) discipline;
•have a 3.0 overall grade point average (4.0 system) in undergraduate course work;
•have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf from previous professors or employers;
•submit a two-page letter that discusses career goals and specific academic and research interests; and
•submit a resume.

All application materials must be sent to the ETSU Graduate School. The Graduate School will forward applications to the Department of Geosciences once the application is complete.  This program has a preferred deadline of January 1 for consideration for departmental financial support, such as appointments to Graduate Assistantship and Tuition Scholarship positions. Applications for program entry will be accepted, for a FALL starting semester,  until February 1 for International applicants and July 1 for domestic applicants.  

GIS Certificate

GIS Certificate Program

Admissions:

The admissions criteria set by the ETSU Graduate School will be followed.

 The Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate can be completed online, in person, or through a combination of both learning styles.

Articulation Agreement: A student who completes the Graduate Certificate in GIS and later wishes to pursue the M.S. in Geosciences may transfer all 12 credits into the master’s program with approval of the M.S. Geosciences graduate coordinator and the Graduate School. All transfer credit, however, must meet GPA requirements and must be within the six-year matriculation limit.

For additional information on the GIS Certificate Program contact: Eileen G. Ernenwein at ernenwei@etsu.edu or call  423-439-7513.

All application materials must be sent to the ETSU Graduate School. The Graduate School will forward applications to the Department of Geosciences once the application is complete. 

Graduate Handbook

The Purpose of the Graduate Student Handbook - This Graduate Student Handbook is designed to assist you in understanding the policies, procedures, and general information specific to the M.S. and Certificate Programs within the Department of Geosciences at East Tennessee State University. The information in this guide should supplement, not substitute, information published in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

Click Here for the Geosciences Graduate Student Handbook. 

Catalog

Catalog

East Tennessee State University annually publishes online catalogs that provide to multiple audiences information about the university, institutional policies and procedure, degree program and academic requirements.