Is a Graduate Degree in Geography or Geology for Me?
Geoscientists use a variety of interdisciplinary methods including field work, remote sensing, and mathematical modeling to assess the spatial patterns of humans, animals, and plants in nature and the dynamics of their interactions. Geoscientists are particularly interested in understanding the past, present, and future impact of human settlement on the physical and living systems in nature.
Careers in Geoscience
Research and Teaching at a University, College, or School; Resource Assessment and Management for Government, Industry, or Non-Government Organizations.
Graduate Programs Offered by the Geosciences Department at FAU
What's Special about the Graduate Programs in Geosciences at FAU
- Human-Environment Systems: Human-Environmental Modeling, Urban and Regional Development and Sustainability, Cultural and Spatial Ecology, Florida Center for Environmental Studies, Environmental Sciences Program
- Human Geography: Urban and Regional Geography
- Geographic Information Science: Fieldwork, GIS, Remote Sensing, other analytical techniques in Geospatial Modeling, Center for Geo-Information Science
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Paleobiology, Stratigraphy, and Paleoclimatology
Faculty in the Department of Geosciences
Past Graduates Work Now At
Application Deadlines
- PhD Program in Geosciences
- Entry to Fall Semester: March 15 (February 15 for International Students)
- Masters Programs
- Entry to Fall Semester: March 15 (February 15 for International Students)
- Entry to Spring Semester: October 15 (September 15 for International Students)
- Entry to Summer Semester: March 15 (December 15 for International Students)
- *Masters applicants not seeking funding will be considered on a rolling basis
- Apply on-line: through the FAU Graduate College.
More Information About Programs and Financial Assistance
- PhD Program in Geosciences
- Dr. Russell Ivy
- 561.297.3295
- ivy@fau.edu
- Masters Programs
- Dr. Tobin Hindle
- 561.297.2846
- thindle@fau.edu