Undergraduate Program

The Department of Geosciences offers a single major that provides a comprehensive foundation in the geosciences, with two specialization options: geology and geological oceanography.

Geology and Geological Oceanography

Bachelor of Science

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Geological Oceanography

This option provides an introduction to geological oceanography at the internationally recognized URI Graduate School of Oceanography.

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Geology

The Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Geology is an inquiry-based program that provides a solid foundation for careers in the Earth sciences.

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Graduate Programs

The M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences (BES) are interdisciplinary, interdepartmental graduate degrees with faculty from multiple departments in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS).

Biological and Environmental Sciences, M.S. and Ph.D.

Environmental and Earth Sciences specialization

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The Environmental and Earth Sciences graduate specialization (EVES) focuses on the history, dynamics, condition, and interpretation of Earth’s environments, celebrating innovative science communication and authentic assessment of the social and environmental justice implications of our research.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program

Hydrology

Specialized education and advanced training in the practice and processes that affect the availability and quality of groundwater- and surface water resources

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