Situated at the intersection of mountains and plains, UNC provides you with extraordinary opportunities to conduct field research. You?ll also work with outstanding faculty who can help you customize a master?s program that builds on your strengths and fits your objectives. With our broad selection of graduate courses, diverse faculty, and wide variety of research specializations, UNC offers you the flexibility to find the perfect niche in the earth sciences.

UNC?s Earth Sciences M.A.?program strongly supports career advancement in STEM education, energy development, natural resource management, environmental regulation, hydrology and many other fields. The program offers particularly good preparation for K-12 teachers and community college instructors. National policymakers have placed high priority on improving STEM education, creating strong demand for highly qualified STEM teachers. You can also pursue opportunities in Colorado?s energy sector, which has strong activity both in fossil-based and renewable energy sources.