Earth and Environmental Science (MS) – STEM Designated Degree Program
The graduate programs in earth and environmental science are designed to enable the student to pursue further study in the various areas of the department for professional or personal reasons, to further his/her preparation for the teaching profession or for a career requiring advanced training.
For the arts and science student, a graduate program is designed to give opportunity for in-depth study in the broad field of earth and environmental science. The program provides sufficient flexibility through electives so that emphasis in (1) environmental geology; (2) metamorphic and igneous geology; (3) sedimentology, stratigraphy, and paleobiology or; (4) oceanography and marine geology is possible. Most of the courses for the oceanography and marine geology emphasis will be taken at the various sites of the New Jersey Marine Science Consortium during the summer.
Along with the Earth and Environmental Science (MS) degree, the department also offers a combined BS/MAT in Earth Science.
Please refer to our programs of study page for a comprehensive list of all of the graduate programs offered within the university.
The Office of Graduate Admissions requires the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible to apply for a graduate program. Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the International Applicants page to review the U.S. degree equivalency information.
In order to make applying for graduate school as seamless as possible for you, we have
created an application checklist. This checklist can be a reference point for you during the
application process to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the steps
needed to apply, as well as all corresponding supplemental materials for your specific
program of interest.
- Application Deadline: Rolling Admission.
- Submit Online Application: Please create your online account and submit your application by following the general application instructions and pay (or waive) the non-refundable $60 application fee. Once this step has been completed, the online portal will allow you to upload your supplemental materials.
The following is a list of the supplemental materials that will accompany your application for the Earth and Environmental Science (MS) program:
- Transcript: One from each college attended.
- Essays/Personal Statement: Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions.
- What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?
- In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and/or experience.
- Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?
- Letters of Recommendation: Two.
- Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the International Applicants page to review the US degree equivalency information.
This program is 32 semester hours. For more information, please visit the Earth and Environmental Science (MS) program listing in the University Catalog.
If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please email or call us:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Email: graduate@montclair.edu
Telephone: 973-655-5147
Fax: 973-655-7869
If you have specific inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact the Earth and Environmental Science (MS) Program Coordinator:
*During the summer months, there will be a rotating department chair available to answer your inquiry. Find the updated summer chair for this program.*
Program Coordinator: Dr. Huan Feng
Office: Center for Environmental and Life Sciences 325A
Email: fengh@montclair.edu
Telephone: 973‑655‑7549