Graduate Degree Requirements

Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Specific course requirements for student's enrolled in the Ph.D. program will vary depending on the student's chosen area of research, but certain general degree requirements apply to all prospective Ph.D. candidates. These include requirements for the M.A. and M.Phil. degrees, which every student must fulfill in order to become a candidate for the Ph.D. degree.

Dual Masters Program in Earth and Environmental Science Journalism

Students who enroll in the dual Masters degree program in Earth and Environmental Science Journalism will have two sets of degree requirements: one set for the M.S. in Earth and Environmental Science, and one set for the MA in Journalism.

Degree Requirements for the Climate and Society M.A. Program

This is a twelve-month program: students begin study as a cohort in the fall semester. To provide a common set of skills and a shared professional working knowledge, there is a significant component of core courses. All students in the program take part in the core courses. Electives are chosen in consultation with an academic adviser. All students participate in the Summer Seminar and have a choice between a local internship and a thesis. For more details on the admission and degree requirements for this program, please visit the Climate and Society website.

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