Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems
The applied Geographic Information System (GIS) program will give students 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.
Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science 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
Plan 1 - MS in Geographic Information Systems (Non-Thesis Option)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems (Non-thesis option) | ||
| Specified Courses | ||
| GEOG 5361 | Geographic Information | 3 |
| GEOG 5362 | GIS Principles And Application | 3 |
| GEOG 5364 | Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEOG 5365 | Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| GEOG 5366 | Cartography And Visualization | 3 |
| GEOG 5367 | GIS Programming | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select six of the following: | 18 | |
| 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 Hours | 36 | |
Plan 2 - MS in Geographic Information Systems (Thesis Option)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems (Thesis option) | ||
| Specified Courses | ||
| GEOG 5361 | Geographic Information | 3 |
| GEOG 5362 | GIS Principles And Application | 3 |
| GEOG 5364 | Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEOG 5365 | Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| GEOG 5366 | Cartography And Visualization | 3 |
| GEOG 5367 | GIS Programming | 3 |
| GEOG 6061 | Graduate Seminar In GIS | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| 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 6099 | Thesis II 1 | 3 |
| GEOG 6398 | Thesis I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| 1 | Once enrolled in GEOG 6099, students must continuously enroll in this course until graduation. |
