30 credits
This program is designed to provide a solid background in skills such as remote sensing, GIS, and advanced cartography to be applied to various sub-disciplines of geography and allied fields. The demands for skilled work force in these fields continues to expand in industries, business, and government, both locally and nationally. The Internet has paved the way for different types of archived and present data to be available to the public and government in a timely manner. With globalization, employers are looking for people who are skilled in the above fields. An intricate combination of several factors such as growing and changing world economy, changing environment, mobility of multinational corporations, and data availability through various sources have created a major demand for remote sensing and GIS techniques. The specialized courses in remote sensing, GIS, and advanced cartography are designed for students who are interested in handling various types of spatial data.
The Department of Geography is equipped with leading software in remote sensing, GIS, and cartography. The department’s experienced faculty members can accommodate the needs of students with varied interests.
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School.
Degree requirements
Requires 30 credits, including the research requirement. Undergraduate deficiencies must be fulfilled as needed. Specialized programs apply state-of-the-art technologies such as remote sensing, geographic information systems, and advanced cartography in various subdisciplines of geography, atmospheric science, and allied sciences. The requirements are flexible and allow students to arrange programs of study that will serve as a basis for further graduate study; as preparation for positions in industry, business, and government; or as a way to meet the immediate and changing needs of teachers and educators.
Course requirements
All students must complete 9 credits of core courses, 15 credits of directed electives, and 6 credits of Thesis (THES 698).
Core requirements, 9 credits
Directed electives, 15 credits from
Thesis requirement
Total Credits: 30