Program Overview

ENV-GEOS - Environmental Sciences, Geosciences Concentration, Ph.D.

Program Overview

The Environmental Sciences, Geosciences Concentration, Ph.D. program at Tennessee Technological University explores the connections between geosciences and environmental sciences, including study areas such as climate change, depletion of sand, soils, and other terrestrial resources, hydrology and groundwater contamination, fracking and other oil/gas/coal exploration, geographic patterns in land use, geospatial analyses, and remote sensing.

Program Long Title

Environmental Sciences, Geosciences Concentration, Ph.D.

College/School

Interdisciplinary Studies

Department(s)

Environmental Studies

Catalog Full Description

The program provides a venue for dissertation research projects in environmental geology, geography, and related earth sciences topic areas, utilizing existing laboratory space at Tennessee Tech.

Degree Requirements and Requisites

• Concentration Core Coursework: 13 hours
• Research and Dissertation Requirement: 18 hours
• Advisor Guided Concentration Coursework: 30 hours
• Total Degree Requirement: 61 hours

Additional Information

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the connections between geosciences and environmental sciences, preparing them for careers in research, academia, and industry.