Overview

Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences / Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences is located in Cleveland, OH.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5
Doctoral Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

56

Applied

30

Accepted

16

Enrolled

Applying

40

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation; 1-2 page essay; statement of career goals and research interests

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 78
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

68

Total Graduate Students

30%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.94%
Black or African American	5.88%
White or Caucasian	54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.47%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.94%
Unknown	1.47%

Gender

Male (36%)

Female (63%)

Faculty

60

Total faculty

Full-time - 18

Part-time - 42

Male (37)

Female (23)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cardiopulmonary pathology, signaling pathways and RNA interference, toxoplasmosis, plant ecology, biology and biochemistry of nitric oxide
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44115-2214
United States

Contact Dr. Crystal M. Weyman
Chairperson/Professor
Email: c.weyman@csuohio.edu
Phone: 216-687-6971
Fax: 216-687-6972

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