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This clearinghouse is provided by the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology (CPST). It contains the latest data and information about master's education in science, mathematics and engineering. Here you will find a database of over 2,000 programs from over 300 institutions as well as articles, tables and data pertaining to science master's education and the master's workforce. The clearinghouse was developed with funding provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
What's New
New Science Master's Education Book
The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has published a broad and comprehensive guide to best practices, activities and processes required to create a professional master’s program which draws on the experiences of participants in the CGS Professional Master’s Initiative. This book provides essential advice for graduate deans, universities and faculty on the development of collaborative degrees as well as interaction with business, industry and government to devise programs that respond to regional employer needs. The book is available from CGS by clicking here.
Updated Science Master's Education Tables and Graphs Now Available
Science master's education tables and graphs have been updated to reflect the latest data available from the National Science Foundation and other sources. This unique compilation of master's education and workforce data is available by clicking here.
Report Outlines Differences Between Traditional and Professional Master's Programs
A report published by the American Institute of Physics entitled "Programs that Match Every Interest - Master’s Degrees in Physics" updates the discussion about differences between professional masters programs and traditional academic masters programs. Read the entire article here.
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Featured Master's Program
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California State University - Chico
Geosciences
California State University - Chico
Chico, California 95929
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Category:
Earth, Atmos. & Ocean Sciences
Contact:
Dr. Bill Murphy
Graduate Coordinator
Geological and Environmental Sciences
PHSC 119A
Phone: (530) 898-5163
Fax: (530) 898-5234
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Master's Program Web Site:
Geosciences
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Program Description
The MS degree in Geosciences is available for advanced study in any aspect of Geosciences including Astronomy, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, and Meteorology. The MS in Geosciences or Environmental Science provides a framework for advanced study and research. A thesis is required, and students in the program may pursue any topic approved by a thesis committee. Some support for graduate students is available in the form of teaching or research assistantships.

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