Earth Sciences M.A.
College of Natural and Health Sciences
See “Earth Sciences M.A.”
Degree Requirements — 30 Credits
Thesis Option Required Emphasis Credits — 12-16 hours
Thesis Option Elective Credits — 14-18 hours
Select courses from the Elective Credits listed below.
Non-Thesis Option Required Emphasis Credits — 8-12 hours
Non-Thesis Option Elective Credits — 18-22 hours
Select courses from the Elective Credits listed below.
Thesis or Non-Thesis Elective Credits
Substitutions must be approved by the graduate committee.
NOTES: ESCI 599, a one semester hour course, must be taken every semester the student is in residence at UNC.
Written and oral comprehensive examinations are required.
A 3.0 GPA in the courses taken as part of this major is required for graduation. A “C” or higher is required for all courses taken as part of the program.