Overview

Focus areas include environmental research (water, surface and subsurface processes; geohazards; and natural resources), as well as evolution of earth's systems research (climate change, paleoecology and evolution, crustal processes).

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Applied Geology program from Kent State University will be able to:

Show in-depth comprehension of several areas, including both basic and applied aspects of geology/earth sciences.

Demonstrate the ability to formulate testable scientific hypotheses and carry out independent research using appropriate field, experimental, analytical and/or computational methods.

Describe, synthesize and interpret the results of a scientific investigation and understand its broader applications.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology Graduate Student Orientation

Writing in the Earth Sciences

Dissertation

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Credits

60 SCH

60-90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
Official transcript(s)
Goal statement
Three letters of recommendation
English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

18448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18448 USD per year
National

18448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18448 USD per year
In-State

9898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9898 USD per year

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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