A minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate level courses are required for the Master of Science in geology. At least 24 hours must be in organized graduate-level geology courses (excluding research, teaching, special projects, etc.). Six hours of thesis research credit are required. All master’s degrees are terminal; a separate and new application for admission to the doctoral program is required.For the Master of Science in Teaching degree, at least 36 hours are required. Six of these hours must be in GLY 6943 and at least 24 must be in organized graduate-level geology courses. The remaining 6 hours must be in approved electives. A minor in education is required. Candidates also must pass the final oral examination.