Program Overview
The Earth and Planetary Sciences at Western Connecticut State University is a MA programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earth and Planetary Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,249 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Danbury, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth and Planetary Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Physical Oceanography 3 SH
- Planetary Physics 3 SH
- Physical Geology 3 SH
- Independent Thesis Research in Earth & Planetary Sciences
- Meteorology & Weather Systems 3 SH
- Thermodynamics 3 SH
- Scientific Methods 3 SH
- Special Topics in Earth & Planetary Science 2-3 SH
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission to the M.A. program, a student must have received an earned bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university with a combined undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 and:
- A minimum of 45 semester hours in the sciences and mathematics, including 6 \xc2\x96 8 semester hours in three of the following disciplines: astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, earth sciences, geology, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography and physics. Deficiencies may be rectified by taking undergraduate courses while taking graduate course work, or;
- students must receive written permission from the physics, astronomy and meteorological graduate
committee.
If the cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 2.5, the applicant may submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (the general plus one advanced in mathematics or physics) in support of his or her application. In that case, both the undergraduate record and GRE scores will be taken into consideration for admission into the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,249 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,249 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Western Connecticut State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, United States
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