COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Introduction Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Science Departments: Biological Sciences Chemistry Geological Sciences Mathematical Sciences Physics Dr. Thomas E. Brady, Dean Dr. Larry P. Jones, Associate Dean Dr. Jorge A. Lopez, Assistant Dean Bell Hall, Room 100 Phone: (915) 747-5536 Fax: (915) 747-6807 E-mail: science@utep.edu		Geological Sciences Web site at: http://www.geo.utep.edu/ 1.- Master of Science in Geological Sciences 2.- Master of Science in Geophysics 3.- PhD in Geological Sciences 4.- Geology (GEOL) Courses 5.- Geophysics (GEOP) Courses 6.- Geology (GEOL) Courses (Graduate only) 7.- Geophysics (GEOP) Courses (Graduate only) 8.- Geology (GEOL) Courses (Doctoral only) 9.- Geophysics (GEOP) Courses (Doctoral only) 2.- MS Degree in Geophysics Requirements for Admission Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution Undergraduate degree in geology or geophysics, with no deficiencies in science courses required for the BS degree in Geophysics at UTEP; prospective MS students whose BS degree was not in the geological sciences should contact the Graduate Advisor to discuss procedures leading to acceptance into the program Satisfactory score on the general GRE TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) for international applicants whose first language is not English or who have not completed a university degree in the U.S. or at other English-speaking institutions Requirements for Degree Students must complete 30 semester hours including a thesis (6 hours). At least 21 hours must be in graduate-level courses (a maximum of 6 hours may be in Directed Study course work and a maximum of 9 semester hours may be in approved upper-division undergraduate course work). Work in supporting fields (a minor) is not specifically required. However, course work in supporting fields will often be included in a student's program of study with the approval of the Graduate Advisor and the Graduate School. All candidates are required to enroll in GEOL 5101 every semester they are in residence. All candidates are required to pass an oral defense of their thesis investigation in an open meeting. Draft copies of the thesis must be submitted to the thesis committee no less than 7 days prior to the defense. In order to graduate in a given semester, two copies of the final bound thesis must be submitted to the Graduate School by the published deadlines. Two bound copies and one unbound copy must also be submitted to the Graduate Advisor. Time Limits and Catalog Changes All requirements for an MS in Geological Sciences or Geophysics must be completed within one six-year period. Work more than 6 years old is lost and can be reinstated only by special permission of the Graduate School upon recommendation of the Departmental Committee on Graduate Studies. General and specific requirements for degrees in the Graduate School may be altered in successive catalogs. Provided the requisite course continues to be offered, the student is bound only by the course requirements of the catalog in force at the time of admission, unless, with the approval of the Graduate School, he or she elects to be bound by the course requirements of a subsequent catalog. This regulation applies to course requirements only.

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