Master of Science in Computational Geoscience

San Jose State University

The MS in Computational Geoscience, jointly offered by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Geology, prepares students with advanced knowledge and skills for careers in the geosciences that utilize artificial intelligence, computer vision, data analysis and modeling. The degree will prepare students for careers requiring computational techniques for the analysis of environmental, geophysical, seismological and geological data sets, or through the framework of geospatial visualization, for example. These advanced skills prepare students for careers in fields as wide-ranging as hydrology, seismology, geotechnical engineering, as well as with tech companies that specialize in, for example, remote sensing and geospatial mapping. The CG program’s integrated coursework provides students with strong computing and analytical skills and a firm understanding of geological processes to solve problems with important societal and cultural implications.