Overview Build specialized knowledge to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change. As a student in CSU’s online Climate Adaptation and Risk Management (CARMA) Graduate Certificate program, you will benefit from a comprehensive curriculum focused on current science-based climate adaptation […]

Overview This program is delivered online in Mandarin Chinese. Start building the knowledge and applied skills you need to successfully manage protected areas as you prepare to take on a leadership role within the field of parks and protected area […]

As appearing in WARNERCNR.Source.colostate.edu | Feb., 2022 | by Mary Guiden First-ever study looks at glacial lakes, dams in Alaska and potential for flooding Brianna Rick, a doctoral student in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University, has been conducting […]

As appearing in WARNERNR.Source.colostate.edu | Dec., 2021 | by Mary Guiden Disrupting flow of wood from rivers to oceans impacts marine environments Ellen Wohl has always been fascinated by what happens in the deep sea. She studies interactions between rivers […]

Overview Developed by CSU’s Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, this graduate certificate program is designed to deliver the latest fundamental knowledge and skills to practicing environmental/sustainability professionals to enable them to advance their careers by expanding into the emerging […]

Overview The Online Graduate Certificate in Advanced Silviculture for the Practicing Forester provides forestry professionals with advanced contemporary knowledge for making sound, science-based management decisions within an adaptive management context. This online certificate will prepare students with the tools, methods, […]

Overview The Graduate Certificate in Water Resource is designed to provide college graduates, current practitioners, and new professionals with targeted knowledge and skills to advance their understanding and career mobility related to water resources planning, management, and policy. This skill […]

The Graduate Certificate in Communications for Conservation is a 6-course, 12-credit program covering concepts and strategies, research and case studies, and tools and skills for successful conservation communications. Focus is given to various methods of community and stakeholder outreach, and public and media relations as they relates to conservation and conservation planning

The Department of Geosciences offers a Masters of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Completion of a graduate degree is excellent preparation for a career in governmental agencies, private industry, teaching, or research. The strong placement record and extensive alumni network attest to the high quality of our graduate program.

Each graduate student follows a custom-tailored program of coursework and research developed with their advisor and graduate committee. Strengths of the department include diverse field-driven scientific specializations; an interdisciplinary approach to addressing earth resource education and professional preparation; global research interests; cutting edge analytical, field, and computational facilities; and close student/faculty working relationships.