Duration

1 year

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$ 1,486 per credit

Location

Fairfax, United States/Blended

About the programme

The degree emphasizes a research-oriented, global systems approach to studying the Earth and its systems- the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and the lithosphere, including their interrelationships and interactions with the biosphere. Emphasis is on the observation, measurement, and analysis of Earth’s systems.

Most student research projects and theses will relate to geologic and geographic topics, however studies of related topics in Earth science are welcome.

Key Features

Students completing the Earth Systems Science program at George Mason University are qualified to pursue careers that require knowledge of the basics of Earth systems science and the requisite tools, specifically pertaining to the area of Earth science that they choose to investigate.

Students are encouraged to undertake a master’s thesis but may choose a research project. In the latter case, students must pass a comprehensive exam.

Courses include:

  • Land-Climate Interactions
  • Paleoclimatology
  • The Hydrosphere
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Hydrosphere
  • Physical Oceanography
  • Physical and Dynamical Oceanography
  • Hydrogeology

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