Cartography and Geographic Information Systems: GIS Development, M.S.
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
This online program in GIS Development provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers as GIS analysts. The program includes required courses in geocomputing, graphic design in cartography, geospatial database design and development, interactive cartography and geovisualization, geospatial web and mobile programming, GIS and spatial analysis, and a capstone in GIS development. Graduates will be well-prepared for positions in government agencies, planning organizations, environmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and private industry.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Required Courses:
- GEOG 378: Introduction to Geocomputing (4 credits)
- GEOG 572: Graphic Design in Cartography (4 credits)
- GEOG 574: Geospatial Database Design and Development (4 credits)
- GEOG 575: Interactive Cartography & Geovisualization (4 credits)
- GEOG 576: Geospatial Web and Mobile Programming (4 credits)
- GEOG 579: GIS and Spatial Analysis (4 credits)
- GEOG 777: Capstone in GIS Development (4 credits)
Teaching:
- Mode of Instruction: Online
Careers:
- Graduates of this program will be well prepared for positions as GIS analysts in government agencies, planning organizations, environmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and private industry.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Every applicant whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English must provide an English proficiency test score and meet the Graduate School minimum requirements.
