Geology - Doctor of Philosophy

Miami University

The Geology, M.A., M.S., Ph.D., programs include a non-thesis, coursework-based M.A., a research thesis-based M.S., and a research-intensive Ph.D. culminating in a dissertation that typically comprises published, and/or submitted journal articles. The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 60 hours beyond the master's degree of which at least 15 are earned through formal course work. English is required. Ph.D. students take written examinations in four sub-disciplines of Geology. Upon successful completion of the written examinations, the student undertakes a dissertation prospectus based on the students' proposed dissertation, arranged by the student in consultation with the graduate study committee as soon as possible after the written and oral exams are passed. A final oral presentation and defense of dissertation research is held after the student has completed the dissertation.

College of Arts and Science