Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems

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Program Description

The applied Geographic Information System (GIS) program will give student 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, public health sector,  parcel mapping, local government, national security and market research are featured. Additionally, this program is designed to enhance an individual's knowledge in geographic information science and technology as well as the applications in resource management, asset management, environmental impact assessment, and urban planning.

Admissions

Applicants seeking admission to the MS in Geographic Information Systems must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

  1. Graduate Application
  2. Application fee
  3. Official transcript(s) of all previous college work
  4. Official GRE scores
  5. Two letters of recommendation from faculty in the student's major at the undergraduate degree-granting institution

Degree Requirements

Plan 1 - MS in Geographic Information Systems (Non-Thesis Option)

Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems (Non-thesis option)
Specified Courses
GEOG 5361Geographic Information3
GEOG 5362Gis Principles And Application3
GEOG 5363Internet Gis3
GEOG 5364Spatial Analysis3
GEOG 5365Digital Image Processing3
GEOG 5366Cartography And Visualization3
GEOG 5367Gis Programming3
Electives
Select five of the following:15
GIS Project Management
GIS in Law Enforcement
Gis Program Use And Applicatns
Internship In Gis
Geographic Information Systems in Engergy-Related Fields
Introduction to LiDAR & Radar
Advanced GIS Analysis
Graduate Seminar In GIS
Total Hours36

Plan 2 - MS in Geographic Information Systems (Thesis Option)

Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems (Thesis option)
Specified Courses
GEOG 5361Geographic Information3
GEOG 5362Gis Principles And Application3
GEOG 5363Internet Gis3
GEOG 5364Spatial Analysis3
GEOG 5365Digital Image Processing3
GEOG 5366Cartography And Visualization3
GEOG 5367Gis Programming3
GEOG 6061Graduate Seminar In GIS3
Electives
Select two of the following:6
GIS Project Management
GIS in Law Enforcement
Gis Program Use And Applicatns
Internship In Gis
Geographic Information Systems in Engergy-Related Fields
Introduction to LiDAR & Radar
Advanced GIS Analysis
Thesis
GEOG 6099Thesis II 13
GEOG 6398Thesis I3
Total Hours36
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Once enrolled in GEOG 6099, students must continuously enroll in this course until graduation.