Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology

University of Houston

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) will provide all its students with educational programs that encompass the fundamental principles of the geosciences and the body of knowledge associated with the application of these principles to the study of the Earth and planetary materials. PhD students will receive advanced, research-intensive instruction that concentrates upon the acquisition of new knowledge, innovative approaches to problem-solving, and the dissemination of research results. Students successfully completing the PhD program will be prepared for a career as a researcher, educator, or professional geoscientist.

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics