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The MGsc Online is a non-thesis, 36 credit hour program that offers flexibility and customization for students - ideal for working professionals seeking to enhance their education with minimal disruption to your professional responsibilities. Online learning is available any and all of the time to students anywhere in the world.
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Students choose how quickly to move through the program, full or part time. You set your pace. Courses begin 5 times per year, and students are admitted three times per year, allowing maximum flexibility to choose when to complete the required 10 courses, followed by the semester-long capstone experience.
This is a fast-paced program, with courses lasting 8 weeks each. The capstone course will be offered as a 16 week course during the fall or spring semesters.
Courses by Track
The GIST Track in the MGsc is not only about energy - the online Master of Geoscience with an emphasis on GIST from Texas A&M University offers you the skills and knowledge to delve into exciting and evolving areas of Geographic Information Science and Technology with applications to many different industries. With the increasing demand for GIST expertise, graduates are also in the position to drive innovation and apply modern technologies to careers in nonprofit, government, or business sectors.
Our GIST Track is now flexibly structured to accomodate a variety of interests.
Required: GIScience Basics (9 hours)
| GEOG 651 | Remote Sensing for Geographical Analysis |
| GEOG 660 | Applications in GIS |
| GEOG 655 | GIS-Based Spatial Analysis and Modeling |
Required: GIS Techniques (12 hours)
| GEOS 669 or ONCG 669 | Introduction to Processing Geoscience Data with R or Python for Geosciences |
| GEOS 612 | Data Quality for the Geosciences (elective) |
| GEOG 659 | GeoDatabases |
| GEOG 676 | GIS Programming |
| GEOG 678 | Web GIS |
Electives: select 9 hours within one of the following concentrations
You can also create your concentration with guidance from our Academic Advisor.
Data Analysis Emphasis
| GEOS 669 or ONCG 669 | Introduction to Processing Geoscience Data with R or Python for Geosciences |
| OCNG 655 | Experimental Design and Analysis |
| OCNG 657 | Data Methods & Graphical Representation |
Data Governance Emphasis
| GEOS 611 | Data Management for the Geosciences |
| GEOS 612 | Data Quality for the Geosciences |
| GEOS 613 | Data Governance in the Geosciences |
Energy Emphasis
| GEOG 662 | GIS in Land Management |
| GEOG 663 | GIS in Petroleum |
| GEOL 617 | Petroleum Industry |
| GEOL 619 | Petroleum Geology |
| GEOP 635 | Methods of Geophysical Exploration |
Geoscience Emphasis
| GEOL 617 | Petroleum Industry |
| GEOL 619 | Petroleum Geology |
| GEOP 635 | Methods of Geophysical Exploration |
| OCNG 660 | Survey of Oceanography |
| OCNG 604 | Ocean Observing Systems |
Required: Practicum (6 hours) - Last Semester
| GEOS 676 | Capstone Experience |
The online Master of Geoscience is a 36 credit, non-thesis program that follows a structured degree plan. Students enroll in 10 courses, followed by a semester-long capstone experience. Check out the Graduate Catalog for more information.
Petroleum Basics (9 hours)
| GEOL 617 | Petroleum Industry |
| GEOL 619 | Petroleum Geology |
| GEOP 635 | Methods of Geophysical Exploration |
Petroleum Data Governance (9 hours)
| GEOS 611 | Data Management for the Geosciences |
| GEOS 612 | Data Quality for the Geosciences |
| GEOS 613 | Data Governance for the Geosciences |
Spatial Data Science (12 hours)
Required 6 Hours:
| GEOS 669 | Introduction to Processing Geoscience Data with R |
| OCNG 655 | Experimental Design and Analysis in Oceanography |
Electives 6 Hours:
| GEOG 659 | GeoDatabases |
| GEOG 660 | Applications in GIS |
| GEOG 676 | GIS Programming |
| OCNG 657 | Data Methods & Graphical Representation |
| OCNG 669 | Python for Geosciences |
Practicum (6 hours)
| GEOS 676 | Capstone |
Connections
The Geosciences Online program and its faculty have an established history of collaborating with industry professionals and making lasting connections with their organizations, such as:
Careers in Geosciences
Aggie Graduates are in High Demand
Industry professionals with GIST skills are in high demand, command higher salaries and are uniquely trained to provide innovative solutions when everything hangs in the balance.
The Powerful Aggie Network
As graduates of the MGsc program, you will not only develop a vital network of contacts among classmates, faculty, teams and other graduates, you will become part of and can tap into one of the most powerful alumni networks in the world – nearly a half million strong! The network of Former Students has alumni chapters in 88 U.S. cities and 35 international locations, is a valuable resource to connect you, advance you and give you a foundation to transform your career.
Coolest Jobs on the Planet
Graduates of our program at Texas A&M are sought-after and hired to serve in some of the most critical professions that nations and communities highly depend on. We are the most comprehensive geosciences program in the world, and provide the most hands-on education and training for future leaders.
