Geology is a diverse field that can lead to many different career paths. Our program will provide you with the advanced geological knowledge and critical skills needed to lead in the field. It’s customized for working professionals, allowing you to complete your degree in less than two years if you wish without interrupting your career.
12 credit hours
32 credit hours
The Environmental Geology graduate-level certificate along with the two joint certificates offered in conjunction with the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, allow a student to gain more skills in a growing field as well as obtain micro-credential that can be added to a resume and LinkedIn! They also provide an ideal bridge into the 32-credit hour online master’s degree should students desire to continue on for an advanced graduate degree. Learn more>>
The M.S. in Environmental Geology is designed to meet the high demand for advanced geology expertise used in applied industry sectors, including modeling of groundwater flow, characterization of contaminant migration, groundwater and contaminant geochemistry, and environmental geophysics. Learn more>>
Association of State Boards of Geology Aligned Coursework for Licensure Pathways
Are you working toward Geologist-in-Training (GIT) status by taking the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology (FG) exam, or seeking advanced coursework to support your state-board pathway to the ASBOG Practice of Geology (PG) exam and full Professional Geologist (P.G.) licensure?
Choose from three stackable, 12-hour graduate certificates or continue into the full online M.S. degree pathway. Our 400- and 500-level geology courses have been approved by the Illinois Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists for use toward Illinois’ advanced geological coursework requirements.
Because licensure and reciprocity requirements vary by state, prospective students should verify eligibility with the state board where they intend to seek licensure. Contact us for advising on course options that may support your path toward the FG exam, GIT status, the PG exam, and full P.G. licensure.
Employment options for certificate and M.S. graduates are numerous. Depending on your area of interest, graduates can choose rewarding careers in government, private industry, non-profit organizations, and educational services. Employment opportunities may include work in environmental regulations, environmental consulting, hydrogeologic investigation, pollution abatement and hazardous waste remediation, and environmental geochemistry.
Develop and Apply Robust Numerical Models of Complex Groundwater Flow Regimes using, in part, Python
Apply State-of-the-Art Water Chemistry and Bioremediation Strategies using The Geochemist’s Workbench
Understand and Characterize Contaminant Migration Water Chemistry and Hydrogeologic Case Studies
Understand and Apply a Suite of Environmental Geophysical Methods
Develop a Strong Quantitative Foundation in Multi-scale Geodata analysis
