California State University, Bakersfield

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Contact Information:
For more information call the
Department of Geology: 661-654-3027

Learn More:
http://www.csub.edu/geology

Masters of Science in Geology


The Master of Science in Geology degree is intended to prepare students for professional positions in the petroleum industry, environmental and geotechnical consulting industries, government agencies, and for graduate studies at the doctoral level.

Characteristics of the Program

  • High graduate employment rate.
  • High earning potential for graduates.
  • Close proximity of the campus to the petroleum industry.
  • Dedicated faculty with very active research programs.
  • A broad range of faculty research interests.
  • Professional networking opportunities.
  • Strong ties between faculty and local industry.
  • Easy access to diverse geological environments.
  • A range of modern research facilities permit the student to select from a wide spectrum of research topics.

When to Apply


Fall admission: July 1

Winter admission: November 1

Spring admission: February 1

Admission Requirements

  • A completed university application form through CSUMentor
  • Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four year college or university.
  • Students who have a baccalaureate degree in a subject other than Geology must complete core undergraduate Geology courses and science cognates.
  • An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 90 quarter (60 semester) units of course work; or Graduate School Examination (GRE) scores of 1,000 or greater (verbal and quantitative); or a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all previous graduate course work (at least 20 quarter units); or an approved petition to the Graduate Committee of the Department waiving this requirement by proposing other evidence of adequate prior academic preparation.
  • Formal decision by the Department Graduate Committee to accept the student into the graduate program.
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