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University of South Carolina
Department of Geological Sciences
Columbia, SC
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Overview
University of South Carolina / Department of Geological Sciences is located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Published paper |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
33
Applied
9
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 TOEFL IBT score: 75 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
49
Total Graduate Students
24%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.12% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.04% |
| White or Caucasian | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.04% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 4.08% |
Gender
Male (57%)
Female (42%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Full-time - 20
Part-time - 0
Male (17)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Environmental geology, tectonics, petrology, coastal processes, paleoclimatology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,084,207 |
Location & Contact
Address
1244 Blossom Street
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
Contact
Dr. Thomas Owens
Phone: 803-777-7000
Phone: 803-777-7000
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