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Portland State University
Overview
Portland State University / Department of Geology is located in Portland, OR, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Geology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geology | |
| Master of Science in Teaching (MST) | Science/geology | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Science/geology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environmental sciences and resources | |
| (Certificate) | Geology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted Field comprehensive |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
36
Applied
13
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 31st | January 31st | Yes |
| Winter deadline | January 31st | January 31st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | January 31st | January 31st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BA/BS in geology, minimum GPA of 3.0 in geology-related and allied sciences, resume, statement of intent, 2 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
27
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.41% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (33%)
Female (66%)
Faculty
17
Total faculty
Full-time - 12
Part-time - 5
Male (12)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Sediment transport, volcanic environmental geology, coastal and fluvial processes |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 819,730 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
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