Geological engineering is the application of principles of geology to the solution of a wide range of problems in engineering practice, such as assessing and mitigating geologic hazards (subsidence, landslides, flooding, etc.), evaluating and improving groundwater resources, sustainably developing mineral and energy resources, selecting appropriate sites for civil and military infrastructure, and analyzing land use and environmental impacts.
This is a non-thesis master's degree program. It consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours, including at least one course in each of the three core areas, plus one or more courses from each of the four emphasis areas (see below). No fewer than four courses of the total must be geological engineering courses. Course substitutions may be made on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the graduate adviser.
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Start earning college credit toward a graduate degree. The GRE is not required to enter a certificate program, and credit earned may be applied toward your master’s degree.*
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Completion of a graduate certificate program does not automatically guarantee admission into a corresponding graduate degree program. To continue in a master’s degree program, you must apply. Check with the academic department for program specific details and requirements. Learn more about the certificate to master's program.
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Sylvia Skouby
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573-341-6903 | stgrad@mst.edu
Earth Sciences and Engineering
Dr. Katherine Grote
Associate Professor in Geological Engineering
127 McNutt Hall
Rolla, MO 65409
Email: grotekr@mst.edu
Dept. Email: rocks@mst.edu
Phone: 573-341-4100