2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Geography, Geology, and the Environment
206 Felmley Hall,
Campus Box 4400
(309) 438-7649
Geo.IllinoisState.edu
Chairperson: Eric Peterson
Programs Offered
M.S. in Hydrogeology and the Hydrogeology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Certificate.
Hydrogeology Program
Degree Offered: M.S.
Master’s degree candidates may choose either of two options.
Option I — Thesis
This 32-hour option requires:
- 9 hour core: GEO 410, GEO 439, GEO 456
- Choice of 1 from GEO 419 or GEO 435
- Choice of 1 from GEO 460 or GEO 461
- Choice of 1 from GEO 463 or GEO 465
- 7-10 hours of electives
- GEO 499 (4-6 hours)
Option II — Comprehensive Exam
This 32-hour option requires:
Hydrogeology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Certificate
Graduate students in the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment may elect to pursue a Hydrogeology GIS Graduate Certificate. To earn the certificate, the student must take and successfully complete: