Geological Sciences

bsu.edu/geology
Fine Arts Building AR 117, 765-285-8270

Programs

Master of arts (MA) and master of science (MS) in geology.

See the Science listing under the College of Sciences and Humanities for the doctoral programs in environmental science.

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and have cumulative undergraduate grade-point averages (GPA) of at least 2.75 overall or 3.0 for their junior and senior years and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores of at least 470 verbal, 530 quantitative, and 520 analytical (or an acceptable combination of GPA and GRE scores). Candidates must have completed acceptable geology field courses as undergraduates or must complete a Ball State field course as part of the master’s requirements.