Campus Closure: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.

The University of Akron main campus and Wayne campus are closed today due to weather and road conditions in the region.

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New Accelerated Degree Pathway in Geosciences

Earn a Bachelor’s degree AND a Master’s degree in 5 years!

Accelerate your academic studies and graduate with an M.S. degree in Geosciences sought for many in-demand careers in environmental and geology fields.

Write a thesis that demonstrates your ability to perform a geosciences investigation and experience with presentation of scientific results that employers want.

The paired degrees are:

  • B.A. Environmental Science & M.S. Environmental Geology
  • B.A. Earth Science & M.S. Earth Science
  • B.S. Geology & M.S. Geology

Who can apply?

  • Students who have completed 60-90 credits of undergraduate coursework and
  • Students who have a minimum 3.3 GPA and
  • Students who have identified a faculty member to act as M.S. thesis advisor

Want More Information?    

Contact:
John Peck
jpeck@uakron.edu
330-972-7659

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