Applied Geology – Ph.D.
The Ph.D. degree in Applied Geology from Kent State University prepares students for careers in industry and academic institutions where research into the application of geological principles focuses on solutions to basic and applied research questions.
Duration
TBA
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$ 17,982 per full
Location
Kent, United States
About the program
Focus areas include environmental research (water, surface and subsurface processes; geohazards; and natural resources), as well as evolution of earth’s systems research (climate change, paleoecology and evolution, crustal processes).
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this Applied Geology program from Kent State University will be able to:
- Show in-depth comprehension of several areas, including both basic and applied aspects of geology/earth sciences.
- Demonstrate the ability to formulate testable scientific hypotheses and carry out independent research using appropriate field, experimental, analytical and/or computational methods.
- Describe, synthesize and interpret the results of a scientific investigation and understand its broader applications.
Courses Included
- Geology Graduate Student Orientation
- Writing in the Earth Sciences
- Dissertation