MS Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Online)

Course Overview The Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (OEAS) program is an interdisciplinary graduate major that provides a foundational understanding of the Earth system before students pursue focused research in a specialized concentration. This competitive program is designed to forge strong, collaborative student cohorts across disciplinary boundaries, culminating in a high-quality, publication-ready thesis or dissertation. Key Program Highlights Interdisciplinary core curriculum introducing the Earth system and processes of mass and energy flow Choice of five specialized concentrations: Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Oceanography, Geophysics, Ocean Ecology & Biogeochemistry, and Physical Oceanography Emphasis on producing publication-ready research under the guidance of a faculty advisor and committee Strong cohort model that builds a powerful peer network and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration 15-credit foundational coursework unites all students before they branch into advanced, concentration-specific studies