Professors: Forsman, Gerla, Ghassemi (Graduate Director), Gosnold, Hartman, Josephs, Korom, LeFever, Matheney and Perkins

Program Description

The Master of Science in Geological Engineering is designed to develop students into highly qualified engineers capable of conducting research and solving complex problems related to petroleum/geothermal energy, geo-environmental concerns and natural hazards. The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options. Students completing the non-thesis option will be highly qualified professionals capable of working in applied engineering fields. Students completing the thesis option, will possess the necessary research skills to pursue higher level degrees such as the Ph.D. in Engineering offered at UND.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the master’s degree program in Geological Engineering requires a B.S. in Geological Engineering or related field with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Specific requirements over and above the UND Academic Catalog requirements are as follows:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited engineering program in Geological Engineering qualifies a student for admission into “fully approved” status;
2. A bachelor’s degree in another engineering discipline or in a science field, qualifies a student to be admitted to “qualified status” with an obligation to acquire background undergraduate engineering and geology knowledge;
3. The Graduate Record Examination General Test is required if you have a degree from a non-ABET accredited program.

Degree Requirements

Thesis Option

Completion of 30 semester hours (24 credits of coursework, 6 credits of thesis work). The coursework should include at least 12 credit hours of Graduate level coursework from Geology and Geological Engineering. The remaining 12 credits of graduate work may be taken from other engineering or science departments as part of a program of study to best meet the educational objectives of the student and the degree program.

Independent Study

(Non-thesis Option)

Completion of 34 semester hours including completion of a project (equivalent to 3 credits). The coursework should include at least 15 credit hours from Geology and Geological Engineering as part of a program of study that best meets the educational objectives of the student and the degree program.