Graduate Programs Learning Outcomes
Master of Science in Earth Sciences
1. Conduct research resulting in original thesis or professional paper
2. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter content
3. Demonstrate mastery of one or more methods of inquiry appropriate to Earth Science subdiscipline
4. Demonstrate effective written communication of substantive content
5. Demonstrate effective oral communication of substantive content
6. Familiarity with guiding principles and strategies in the ethical conduct of research and/or teaching
7. Knowledge of the pathways and key skills required to securing a professional or academic
position appropriate
to Master’s degree holders
Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences
1. Conduct research resulting in original thesis or professional paper
2. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter content
3. Demonstrate mastery of one or more methods of inquiry appropriate to Earth Science subdiscipline
4. Demonstrate effective written communication of substantive content
5. Demonstrate effective oral communication of substantive content
6. Familiarity with guiding principles and strategies in the ethical conduct of research and/or teaching
7. Knowledge of the pathways and key skills required to securing a professional or academic
position appropriate
to Master’s degree holders
8. Knowledge of the pathways and key skills required to securing a professional or academic position appropriate to PhD degree holders
9. Capacity to develop effective proposals for external funding
10. Documented engagement with professional field in Earth Science subdiscipline as
demonstrated through
publications, presentations, and professional association activities