Master of Science
The M.Sc. program requirements are as follows:

• minimum of 18 credits of coursework including the Graduate Seminar SOIL 500 (2 credits)
• 12 credits of thesis research.

Ph.D.
The Ph.D. program requirements are as follows:

• Appropriate coursework will be selected in consultation with the candidate's committee.
• All candidates are required to take a comprehensive examination.

The major requirement for the Ph.D. is completion of a research thesis demonstrating ability to conduct significant and original scientific research.