Program Overview
Students seeking unconditional admission to the graduate program in Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences must present a “B” average for a minimum of 30 credits from undergraduate coursework in earth science, environmental science, geography, computer science, information science, physics, chemistry or a related subject. Depending on the selected concentration, possible NCCU courses that the student can take to better prepare for the graduate program include:
- GEOG 4010 - Applied Geographic Information Systems
- GEOG 4920 - Theory and Methods
- GEOG 4110 - Quantitative Techniques in Geography
- GEOG-4130 - Geospatial Statistics
- GEOG 4220 - Conservation of Natural Resources
- GEOG - 4230 Minerals, Energy and Environment
These courses do not count toward the requirements for the degree.
The GRE is required for admission. However, the Department of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences (DEEGS) recognizes that the GRE is just one indicator of student potential at the graduate level. The DEEGS weighs GPA within the major, practical experience, research interests and a student’s cover letter along with GRE scores. Admissions will be decided based on all of these factors, and students are encouraged to apply regardless of their GRE score.
Students who do not have requisite undergraduate coursework or an acceptable GRE score may be admitted conditionally (unable to receive funding for a probationary period). In some cases, the student may be asked to take undergraduate prerequisite courses or improve their GRE score before being granted unconditional admission to the program.