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Program Description
The applied Geographic Information System (GIS) program will give participants the critical knowledge to succeed in the challenging world of geospatial technologies. This includes advanced classes and labs in global positioning systems (Trimble), remote sensing (ERDAS IMAGINE), GIS (ArcGIS) and web-based mapping and spatial analysis. In particular, applications of these technologies in the oil and gas industry, parcel mapping, local government, national security and market research are featured. Additionally, this program is designed to enhance an individual's knowledge in scientific investigations, resource management, asset management, environmental impact assessment, and urban planning. GIS technologies use digital information, for which various digitized data creation methods are used.
Admissions
Applicants seeking admission to the M.S. in Geographic Information Systems must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Official transcript(s) of all previous college work
- Official GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty in the student's major at the undergraduate degree-granting institution
Degree Requirements
Plan 1 - M.S. in Geographic Information Systems (Non-thesis)
Plan 2 - M.S. in Geographic Information Systems (Thesis)
| Notes: |
| 1 | Once enrolled in GEOG 6099 <GEO 699> Thesis II, students must continuously enroll in this course until graduation. |
