Overview

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences / Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is located in Hayward, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Geology	Geology
Master of Science (MS)	Geology	Environmental geology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis or project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5

Applied

5

Accepted

2

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 1st	June 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75 in field, 2.5 overall; 2 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 2
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

12

Total Graduate Students

8%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.67%
Black or African American	8.33%
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	8.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	8.33%

Gender

Male (66%)

Female (33%)

Faculty

14

Total faculty

Full-time - 6

Part-time - 8

Male (9)

Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Hydrology, seismic activity; origins of life
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward, CA  94542-3000
United States

Contact Jean E. Moran
Chair
Email: jean.moran@csueastbay.edu
Phone: 510-885-2491

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