Geographical Information Science

Description

Learn to utilize technology with geographical information science to help companies innovate and navigate the world. This Interdisciplinary Studies concentration is an extremely valuable addition to a variety of disciplines. 

The geographical information science concentration pairs the practical skill of geographic information science with the conceptual knowledge of geographical problem-solving and of spatial thinking.

Students in the geographical information science concentration are able to enter the job market and have knowledge for positions in GIS, meteorology, urban planning, travel and tourism, product marketing and others. Students develop a strong academic foundation that prepares them for graduate work in areas such as climate science, cultural geography, environmental and landscape dynamics, GIS science and spatial analysis, urban and regional analysis, and urban and environmental planning.

Career Opportunities

Geographic information science is one of the fastest growing segments of the economy, and employment possibilities can be found across the private sector as well as in many government agencies at the local, state and national levels. Students have added to their knowledge and abilities the highly desirable skills in:

• analysis
• computer programming
• problem solving
• statistics

Application of these skills can be used in many fields, among them:

• health care
• nonprofit
• real estate
• retail
• utilities

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• A minimum 6 upper division hours must be taken in courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Limit 3 total hours of Internship, Thesis, Individualized Instruction, or Directed Study can be applied to the Interdisciplinary Studies concentration.

Geographical Information Science Core - 11 credit hours

GIS 205 Geographic Information Science I, CS (3)

GIS 211 Geographic Information Science I, CS (4) (Prerequisite(s): GIS 205 with C or better)

GIS 311 Geographic Information Science II, CS (4) (Prerequisite(s): GIS 211 with C or better)
 

Geographical Information Science (GIS) Upper Division Electives - 6 credit hours

GIS 3** or GIS 4**

Upper Division Related Coursework -- 3 credit hours

CEE OR CSE OR EEE OR EGR OR FSE OR GCU OR GIS OR GPH OR IEE OR PUP
 

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.