• A Master's thesis is not required for those continuing on to the doctorate. For those terminating their education with the Master's, a thesis may or may not be required at the discretion of the faculty advisor and the graduate chair. A student will select a research topic in conjunction with an appropriate faculty member who will guide the student in preparation of the thesis. Satisfactory completion of the thesis will count for six credit hours of the total 30 hours required for the master's degree. A student must sign up for a master's thesis under AOSS 701. The master's thesis requirement may be waived with permission of the graduate committee for students continuing on to the Ph.D. degree.
  • Climate & Space academic programs are integrated studies designed to give students a broad base of study in atmospheric, space and planetary science. The MS program is similar to the first two years of the doctoral program, however the core courses are not required. Each MS student creates a course schedule with the Climate & Space Graduate Program Advisor.