Earth, Environmental and Physical Sciences (EEPS)



Earth, Environmental and Physical Sciences (EEPS)

Master’s Program

Graduate Studies Responsibilities Checklist

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STUDENT NAME: _________________________ myWSU ID:___________________

FIRST SEMESTER OF ENROLLMENT: _____________________________________

AREA OF CONCENTRATION: ____________________________________________

** Maintain and update this document throughout your graduate studies in the EEPS program. You should meet with the graduate coordinator each semester in addition to your advisor to note and synchronize changes to this document. This form is meant to track your progress and to simplify and expedite your graduate studies.

I. Deficiency Coursework

List all deficiency coursework required for completion of your EEPS degree. If you were admitted on a conditional or probationary status, then you will most likely have deficiencies. A list of deficiencies should be attached with your letter of admission into the program. You should remove these deficiencies early in your tenure as a graduate student. If you are unsure if you have course deficiencies, contact the EEPS graduate coordinator immediately. Write out all course deficiencies and check when completed.

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II. EEPS Graduate Plan of Study

You should choose a plan of study for the EEPS degree by the end of your first semester of enrollment. The options are thesis, internship, or non-thesis (research or coursework-only) for degree completion. See below for description of each plan. All students, no matter which plan of study they choose, must take 18 hours of 700-800 level graduate coursework in order to graduate. Three interdisciplinary EEPS courses must be taken as part of the 18 hours of 700-800 level coursework. These courses are EEPS 700 (Technical Sessions; must be taken twice), EEPS 701 (Computer Methods in Science), and EEPS 721 (Current Issues in Environmental Science).

THESIS OPTION

Thesis research is recommended for students who will pursue PhD study. Students seeking professional employment after graduation may also choose to pursue the thesis option. Requirements for this option are:

1) The student must present a research proposal to the EEPS faculty to ensure that the research has merit and can be completed in a reasonable period of time.

2) The student must write a thesis.

3) The student must give a public oral defense.

4) A total of 30 credit hours are required, among which a maximum of 6 thesis credit hours (EEPS/GEOL 890 Thesis or equivalent) can be counted toward the degree. One hour of EEPS 702 (Research Methods) is also required.

INTERNSHIP OPTION

Students wishing to gain interdisciplinary and/or professional skills in the fields covered by the EEPS program can participate in applied and/or basic research internship projects with industry or government agencies. Requirements for this option are:

1) Enrollment in internship projects requires an approved proposal

2) Completion of an internship for graduation requires a formal oral presentation of the internship “research”

3) Submission of a advisor-approved final report

4) A total of 33 credit hours are required, among which a maximum of 6 internship credit hours (EEPS 889) can be counted toward the degree.

NON-THESIS OPTION

This option is an alternative to thesis research or internship for degree requirements. Two plans of study are available under this option:

* PLAN A - Students are not required to take research courses, and a total of 36 credit hours is required. This plan is recommended for students who do not desire a career in industry or postsecondary education.

* PLAN B - Students are required to take research courses and conduct research under the supervision of an EEPS faculty member. Requirements for this option are:

1) The student must present a research proposal to the EEPS faculty to ensure that the research has merit and can be completed in a reasonable period of time.

2) The student must write a report.

3) The student must give a public oral defense of research.

4) A total of 33 credit hours, among which a maximum of 3 research credit hours (GEOL 800 Research in Geology or equivalent) can be counted toward the degree. One hour of EEPS 702 Research Methods is also required.

5) An advisor-approved, final report.

Mark your selected EEPS Plan of Study (check one)

Thesis Option

Internship Option

Non-Thesis (Plan A – coursework only)

Non-Thesis (Plan B - research)

III. Advisor Selection

All students should select an advisor before the end of their first semester in the program. You must visit with all faculty members in the department before you make your final selection of an advisor. This ensures that you have a broad understanding of the research and mentoring strategies of each of the faculty. This is particularly important for those students enrolled in the thesis, internship and non-thesis (plan B) options.

**For student pursuing research in Geology:

Ask each faculty member to sign and verify that you have met with them to discuss their research and mentoring strategies:

Dr. Collette Burke _____________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Hongsheng Cao ____________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. John Gries ________________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Salvatore Mazzullo _________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. William Parcell ____________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Wan Yang ________________________________________ Date: _____________

**For students pursuing research in Physics:

Ask each faculty member to sign and verify that you have met with them to discuss their research and mentoring strategies:

Dr. James Ho __________________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Elizabeth Behrman __________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Hussein Hamdeh ____________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Nickolas Solomey ___________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Jason Ferguson _____________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Syed Taher ________________________________________ Date: _____________

Dr. Holger Meyer ______________________________________ Date: _____________

IV. (a) Thesis Research Checklist

For students who have selected the Thesis Option for their graduate plan of study.

Check box and time stamp when each item is completed.

Select an advisor. Advisor Name:____________________________

Select thesis committee members (four total members). Date:_____________

Advisor/Chair:_____________________

Member 1:_________________________

Member 2:_________________________

Member 3 (External): _________________________

Define research topic with advisor. Date:_____________

Research Title: _____________________________________________________

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Present a research proposal to the EEPS faculty before end of second semester after reaching full-standing status

Date:_____________

Submit Plan of Study Form to Graduate School following completion of 12 hours of coursework

Date:_____________

Complete 30 credit hours including a max of 6 hrs EEPS 890 (Thesis) and 1 hr EEPS 702 (Research Methods)

Date:_____________

Present public oral defense to WSU faculty of thesis project (must submit Request for Oral Defense Form to the Graduate School)

Date:_____________

Completion of thesis writing and filing with graduate coordinator

Date:_____________

Submit “Application for Degree Form” to Graduate School the semester that you are graduating.

Date:_____________

IV (b) Internship Research Checklist

For students who have selected the Internship Option for their graduate plan of study.

Check box and time stamp when each item is completed.

Select an advisor before end of first semester.

Advisor Name:__________________________ Date:_____________

Select an internship topic with student’s employer. Date:_____________

Research Title: ____________________________________________________

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Present internship proposal to the EEPS faculty before end of second semester after reaching full-standing status

Date:_____________

Approved proposal filed with advisor and graduate coordinator before end of second semester after reaching full-standing status

Date:_____________

Submit Plan of Study Form to Graduate School following completion of 12 hours of coursework

Date:_____________

Complete 33 credit hours including a maximum of 6 hrs EEPS 889 (Internship)

Date:_____________

Formal oral presentation of the internship “research” to WSU faculty

Date:_____________

Advisor-approved final report submitted to graduate coordinator

Date:_____________

Submit “Application for Degree Form” to Graduate School the semester that you are graduating.

Date:_____________

IV (b) Non-Thesis Plan A (Coursework-Only) Checklist

For students who have selected the Non-Theis Plan A Option for their graduate plan of study.

Check box and time stamp when each item is completed.

Meet with Graduate Coordinator (default advisor) to discuss coursework and career goals.

Date:_____________

Submit Plan of Study Form to Graduate School following completion of 12 hours of coursework

Date:_____________

Complete of 36 credit hours (see Graduate School Plan of Study below)

Date:_____________

Successfully complete comprehensive examination of coursework (see EEPS grad coordinator for more information)

Date:_____________

Submit “Application for Degree Form” to Graduate School the semester that you are graduating.

Date:_____________

IV (b) Non-Thesis Plan B (Research) Checklist

For students who have selected the Non-Thesis Plan B Option for their graduate plan of study.

Check box and time stamp when each item is completed.

Select an advisor.

Advisor Name:__________________________ Date:_____________

Select a research topic before end of second enrolled semester. Date:_____________

Research Title:__________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Present a research proposal to the EEPS faculty before end of second semester after reaching full-standing status

Date:_____________

Submit Plan of Study Form to Graduate School following completion of 12 hours of coursework

Date:_____________

Present public oral defense of research project (must submit Request for Oral Defense Form to the Graduate School)

Date:_____________

Submit advisor-approved, final report to EEPS graduate coordinator.

Date:_____________

Complete 33 credit hours including a max of 3 hrs Geol 800 (Research in Geology) and 1 hr EEPS 702 (Research Methods)

Date:_____________

Submit “Application for Degree Form” to Graduate School the semester that you are graduating.

Date:_____________

Students in all program options should have their advisor and graduate coordinator sign below indicating they have reviewed this checklist and it appears that the requirements have been met for the department and the EEPS graduate program.

Advisor___________________________________________Date____________

Graduate Coordinator ________________________________Date____________

VI. Graduate School’s Plan of Study Instructions

• One copy should be filed in the Graduate School office following the completion of 12 hours of degree work (24 hours for Master’s of Fine Arts), but no later than the 20th day of classes during fall or spring or 10th day of classes of the 8 week summer session.

• Your graduate coordinator must include major and completion codes.

• All courses must be listed and for masters, 60% of the total hours must be at the 700 level or above.

• Do not list excess hours since all hours listed will be considered part of the degree requirements

• Include institution name for courses being transferred into the program.

• Identify additions or deletions to previously approved plan by placing A or D in the revision column.

• Substitutions for required courses must be indicated on the plan and must cover equivalent subject matter.

• All students, no matter which plan of study they choose, must take 18 hours of 700-800 level graduate coursework in order to graduate. This must be indicated on the Plan of Study form. Three interdisciplinary EEPS courses must also be taken as part of the 18 hours of 700-800 level coursework. These courses are EEPS 700 (Technical Sessions; must be taken twice), EEPS 701 (Computer Methods in Science), and EEPS 721 (Current Methods in Environmental Science).

VII. Graduate School Graduate Requirements and Information:

The items listed below must be met before you can graduate from WSU.

All items are explained in detail in the Graduate Bulletin and website.

• Formal admission to the appropriate degree program.

• Satisfactory completion of conditions of admission.

• An approved Plan of Study on file in the Graduate School.

• Satisfactory completion of prerequisite, tool or language courses.

• An Application for Degree/Exit Survey Form on file with the Graduate School.

• Appropriate enrollment in the semester of graduation.

• Removal of all prior semester incomplete grades, including thesis hours.

• Completion of all requirements (courses, project, comprehensive exams, thesis, dissertation, validations, etc.).

• Submission of the ETD following approval by Graduate School.

• Cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.0 for all WSU courses on the Plan of Study and for all WSU graduate work.

Graduation and Commencement Information:

Degrees are conferred at the close of summer (July), fall (December), and spring (May) semesters. Official transcripts and diplomas are available approximately eight weeks after conferral, and may be ordered from the transcript office. Their website is:

Commencement ceremonies are held only in December and May. Participation is allowed as follows:

Degree Awarded in: You will walk in this Commencement:

Master’s in December December

Master’s in May May

Master’s in July Preceding May or Following December

Doctoral in December December

Doctoral in May May

Doctoral in Summer December following award

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