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Geological Sciences

University of Kentucky

Master's DegreeCIP: 40.0601

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Lexington, Kentucky

    South Limestone, Lexington, Kentucky, 40506-0032

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingScienceJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningMonitoringTime ManagementInstructingMathematicsCoordinationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageMathematicsPhysicsChemistryComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyGeographyAdministrativeEducation and TrainingDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryBiologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityInformation OrderingNear VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech RecognitionMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geol
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, atmospheric thermodynamics, and physics.
  • Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus
  • Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
  • Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices,
  • Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate
  • Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
  • Prepare reports or presentations describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
  • Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection,
  • Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
  • Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, exam
  • Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
  • Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
  • Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
  • Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
  • Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
  • Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
  • Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
  • Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
  • Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareDocument management softwareGeographic information systemComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareMap creation softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData conversion softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersField emission scanning electron microscopesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboards35 millimeter camerasAbney levelsAutomatic buretsBinocular polarizing microscopesCalorimetersCarbon hydrogen nitrogen CHN analyzersChipmunk crushersClinometersConductivity indicatorsCryogenic magnetometersDigital camerasDigital chlorine testersDigital hydrometersDigital micropipettesBailers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1051.00
  • Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians19-4043.00
  • Hydrologists19-2043.00
  • Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers19-2042.00
  • Water Resource Specialists11-9121.02
  • Clinical Research Coordinators11-9121.01
  • Natural Sciences Managers11-9121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Departmental and program-level curricula in atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences — set direction for, leading faculty review cycles and aligning offerings with institutional and disciplinary priorities.
  • Junior faculty and postdoctoral instructors — mentor and develop by modeling best practices in lecturing, assessment design, and research integration at a research-intensive university.
  • Institutional academic standards for postsecondary science instruction — shape by contributing expertise to accreditation committees, academic senates, and curriculum governance bodies.
  • Large-scale externally funded research programs — lead, integrating findings into graduate curricula and creating experiential learning opportunities that advance the discipline.
  • Strategic instructional innovation initiatives — champion by evaluating emerging educational technologies, scientific software platforms, and active-learning models for adoption across the department.
  • Cross-departmental and interdisciplinary degree programs — architect in collaboration with colleagues from physics, mathematics, and environmental science to address complex workforce and societal needs.
  • Organizational assessment and program evaluation frameworks — design and implement at the department or college level, using systems evaluation methods to drive continuous improvement in science education.
  • Public and professional discourse on atmospheric, earth, or space science education — lead through keynote addresses, policy testimony, and high-impact publications that influence the field nationally.
  • Departmental culture of intellectual curiosity, innovation, and cooperation — cultivate by modeling scholarly excellence and establishing shared norms for teaching and research in a postsecondary science unit.
  • Institutional responses to non-routine academic challenges such as curriculum accreditation risks or enrollment crises — guide through complex problem solving and executive-level judgment in a research university environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
61%
Placement Rate
70%