2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Geography, Geology, and the Environment

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Campus Box 4400

(309) 438-7649

Chairperson: Eric Peterson

Programs Offered

M.S. in Hydrogeology and the Hydrogeology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Certificate.

Course Finder

Hydrogeology Program

Degree Offered: M.S.

Master’s degree candidates may choose either of two options.

Option I — Thesis

This 32-hour option requires:

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  • 7-10 hours of electives
  • (4-6 hours)

Option II — Comprehensive Exam

This 32-hour option requires:

  • 9 hour core: , ,
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  • 13-14 hours of electives
  • a comprehensive examination

Hydrogeology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Certificate

Graduate students in the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment may elect to pursue a Hydrogeology GIS Graduate Certificate. To earn the certificate, the student must take and successfully complete:

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