All application materials are submitted via Cal State Apply. International students should also go to International Admissions for additional requirements.
- A research advisor is required for acceptance into the programs. Browse through the Faculty Advisors list and contact those you are interested in working with regarding possible research topics. Let the graduate coordinator know if a faculty member agrees to serve as your advisor.
- Fall 2024 deadline is April 30, 2024: Students are considered for admission for the fall semester. Under compelling circumstances, applications may be considered for spring semester. Please consult the Graduate Coordinator for more information.
- Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Andreas Beyersdorf (andreas.beyersdorf@csusb.edu)
Requirements for Admission (please click on the program you are interested in):
MS in Environmental Sciences
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
- Completion of an undergraduate major in chemistry or associated fields with one year of general chemistry and one full-term course in organic chemistry, physics and basic calculus (or methods in calculus)
- Students with undergraduate degrees in unrelated fields or without all required courses are also encouraged to apply and to discuss provisional admission with the Graduate Coordinator or potential faculty mentors. Provisional admission may require completion of preparatory coursework at CSUSB
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in all courses used for credit in the major;
- A personal statement explaining the student's preparation for graduate study, goals in the program, potential areas of research, possible advisors, and professional goals upon graduation
- prospective students should contact potential advisors available at CSUSB
- Submission of three confidential letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to make relevant comments on the student's intent and potential for success in the program. At least two of the letters should be from current or former college or university faculty familiar with the student's scholarship and related activities;
- Optional: submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
MS in Geology
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
- Completion of an undergraduate major in geology or associated field (e.g., geography or environmental studies) with at least 24 semester units of upper-division geology course work;
- Students with undergraduate degrees in unrelated fields are also encouraged to apply and to discuss provisional admission with the Graduate Coordinator or potential faculty mentors. Provisional admission may require completion of upper-division geology coursework at CSUSB.
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in all courses used for credit in the major;
- A personal statement of the student's preparation for graduate study, goals in the graduate program, potential areas of research and possible advisor, and professional goals following completion of the M.S.;
- prospective students should contact potential advisors available at CSUSB
- Submission of three confidential letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to make relevant comments on the student's intent and potential for success in the program. At least two of the letters should be from current or former college or university faculty familiar with the student's scholarship and related activities;
- Optional: submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Funding Opportunities
- Research Assistanceship: dependent on external funding from your research advisor, discuss with potential advisors you are interested in working with
- Teaching: Master's students with an undergraduate degree in chemistry, geology or a related field may be able to teach undergraduate labs, a teaching presentation may be required after acceptance
- Limited funding is available through the office of graduate studies