Masters in Earth Science????

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  1. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    Anybody know of a RA DL masters program in Earth Science/Geology/Geography?
     
  2. Mike Albrecht

    Mike Albrecht New Member

    There are a fair number, but usually called envirpnmental science or mangement these days. Or even Science Education (Earth Science Option). A true Geology course would be an MS degree and I beleive Kansas State has one.
     
  3. Orson

    Orson New Member

    Hmm. Interesting Question...

    Earth Science, I don't know.
    BUT, the University of London external program
    offers a masters in Geography (MSc? MA?).
    See their web site for rather full details
    under "postgraduate qualifications."

    --Orson
     
  4. Orson

    Orson New Member

    Yes (above), and also a few other...

    "Yes" to the above post.


    Going through the search engine at
    graschools.com. selecting “earthscience” and “distance” programs for geology and geography yielded the following (and mind you there were other more technical specialties offered as choices, as well as further details on site like email buttons and phone numbers):

    Bircham International University
    Faculty of Science and Technology
    Geology
    #312 - 2520 S.W. 22 Street - Suite 2
    Miami, FL 33145 U.S.A.
    Degrees Offered:
    Master's in Geology;
    Ph.D.

    Birkbeck College
    School of Earth Sciences
    Geology
    Malet Street
    London, WC1E 7HX England
    Degrees Offered:
    M.S. - Geology

    Wright State University
    Center for Ground Water Management
    Interactive Remote Instructional System (IRIS¨)
    WSU, CGWM, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
    Dayton, OH 45435-0001 USA

    12 or 30 week courses designed to meet professional and continuing education needs of scientists, engineers, and administrators in the environmental fields. These courses offer a flexible schedule, optional academic credit or CEUs, and technical support via phone, fax, and e-mail.
    Degrees Offered:
    CEUs; Undergraduate Credit; Graduate Credit
    Research Areas:Ground Water Hydrology; Water and the Environment; U.S. Regional Hydrology; Ground Water Flow Modeling; Aquifer Test Analysis/Well Hydraulics; Soil and Ground Water Contamination; Site Remediation; Environmental Geophysics; Organic Chemistry
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    AND:
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    Bircham International University
    Faculty of Science and Technology
    Geography
    #312 - 2520 S.W. 22 Street - Suite 2
    Miami, FL 33145 U.S.A.

    Degrees Offered:
    Master's in Geography;
    Ph.D.

    Universiti Sains Malaysia
    School of Distance Education
    Geography
    11800 Pulau
    Pinang, Malaysia
    [snip!]


    University of London
    External Program
    Geography
    Information Centre (02/DIST), Senate House, University of London, Malet Street
    London, WC1E 7HU England, U.K.

    The MA in Geography comprises a study of the development of the philosophy and methodology of geography up to the present day and an investigation, including a dissertation, on a geographical theme chosen by the student.
    Degrees Offered:
    MA - Geography
    Research Areas:A three-hour seen written paper on 'Concepts and methodology of geography'; A three-hour unseen written paper on a sub-disciplianry area related to the general field of research of the dissertation; A three-hour unseen written paper dealing with recent research and syudies more specifically releated to the dissertation theme; A dissertation of 10,000 words
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    I hope you find the above helpful.
    Best wishes!

    --Orson
     
  5. telfax

    telfax New Member

    OU-UK

    Not entirely sure but I think the Open University in the Uk offers a program in earth sciences. Take a look at their web site.

    'telfax'
     
  6. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    Re: Yes (above), and also a few other...

    Thanks all for the feedback.
    I also found Prescot College in AZ has an intriguing DL masters in Environmental Studies. Their degrees (both bachelor and masters) are of a self designed nature.
     
  7. Orson

    Orson New Member

    Re: Re: Yes (above), and also a few other...

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    Yes indeed. There are quite of few DL programs in Envrionmental Science--one at ASU--others far and wide--try the site
    gradschools.com for a complete litsing...

    --Orson
     
  8. irat

    irat New Member

    self-interest/professional

    What is the interest in the earth science masters? Is it for self-interest? or is it for professional advance?
    All the best!
     
  9. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    Re: self-interest/professional

    Self interest - I have always been fascinated by physical geography.
     
  10. Orson

    Orson New Member

    Another option...

    Hmmm Physical geography.. . then I'd do the University of London
    external Master's...
    At the other end of prestige but eminently practical is Southwest Texas State University's Masters in Applied Geography, it's especially geared towards training teachers, uses the course unit method, mostly with video taped lessons.
    Details at their geog. department, also 3 pages in their corresspondence course catalog (available by mail--I sent them an email).

    --Orson
     
  11. Orson

    Orson New Member

    Dear Ian...

    I'm somewhat confused. Geography and geology are quite distinct fields; only the earth is in common. And enviro science
    sits uneasily between the two.

    SO--for personal interest, are you having trouble deciding between fields? Or have you decide to narrow your search?

    I noticed that the University of Idaho has a DL masters in Environmental Science with a water quality (?) emphasis....

    I'm planning on applying to the Univ of London MSc (ext.) in Environmental Management--it's more broad-based policy oriented than many (or than the "management" tern implies).

    I'd hoped to do so last fall, but missed the Oct/Nov deadline.
    (There were others on the board then also applying to do London
    master's--perhaps I'll dun them....)

    --Orson
     
  12. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    Re: Dear Ian...

    I agree in general however looking thru college catalogs I see many overlapping geology and physical geography courses - especially in schools that don't offer both degrees. I am finishing up an aviation masters degree, pursuing a PG Field Geology Certificate, and thinking what to do in the fall.
     
  13. irat

    irat New Member

    I love education

    So you will have one masters and want a 2nd in a different field.
    If you don't plan to work in Earth Science/geology/geography do you need a degree?
    One of the things that a masters demonstrates is the ability for independent research. If the 2nd masters is for personal insight, maybe you can just map out your own area of study?
    On the other hand if you think you might shift into that field someday, a masters is a measure of committment to the field.
    If you might be shifting to that field in 10 to 12 years, you might hold off until closer to the transition date. Writings change in a field and you would want to be up to date.
    All the best!
     

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