Earth Sciences - Geophysics Concentration, (PhD)

University of Memphis

The Earth Sciences PhD Geophyics concentration is housed in the Center for Earthquake Research and Information. Program objectives are: (1) understanding geophysical concepts and theories and in-depth knowledge in a chosen branch of geophysics (2) experience formulating and conducting original research projects (3) experience in data acquisition and analysis methods, and oral and written presentation of research results (4) become competitive for professional positions in geophysics.Course Work RequirementsThe doctoral degree program includes the requirement of the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 72 hours of graduate credit beyond the Bachelor’s degree. The 72 credit hour total is subject to the following restrictions:No more than 12 credit hours at the 6000 level may be counted toward the Ph.D. degree.At least 12 credit hours must be in courses numbered CERI 8104-CERI 8702.A maximum of 36 credit hours for CERI 9000 - Dissertation may be counted toward the Ph.D. degree. A minimum of 6 credit hours of CERI 9000 is required.A maximum of 6 credit hours of CERI 8621 (Independent Study) may be counted toward the Ph.D. degree.A maximum of 32 hours of graduate course credit completed at the University of Memphis or another accredited institution (including credit applied to a MS degree) may be applied to the 72 credit hour requirement subject to the approval of the students graduate committee. A minimum of 9 hours other than CERI 8621, 8701, 8702, 9000 must be completed at the University of Memphis.The last 30 hours of credit must be earned at the University of Memphis.

College of Arts and Sciences