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DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Geographic Information Science
BS
On-Campus
Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
DEPARTMENT
Turn data into direction. Find your fearless.
The Geographic Information Science program is an opportunity to prepare students for a career in a computer-based geospatial technology profession. This is an exciting field that integrates computer skills, modeling skills and a desire to work outside into a high-demand career choice.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape
The curriculum includes GIS degree coursework to prepare you to work in the environmental field, in emergency preparedness, or continue to graduate school. Geographic information is an important and valuable decision support asset that can be applied to all sectors of our world, such as economics, business, health, environment and emergency response through a variety of platforms for private, public, not-for-profit or academic organizations. science-intensive, interdisciplinary coursework.
- Map out present and future sustainability challenges.
- Engage with knowledgeable faculty who have industry-related GIS technology experience.
- Gain experience problem solving through individual and team activities in small classes.
What Can You Do with a GIS Degree?
The Geographic Information Science program is expected to experience rapid and continued growth throughout the next decade. It’s rooted in the science of geography to organize layers of information into maps and 3D. When technology changed and our phones also became our systems of wayfinding and maps, GIS became an even more emerging field. When it comes to career fields, it’s most often used in:
- Mapping
- Environmental Planning
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Emergency Management
- Law Enforcement
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Geographic Information Science (BS) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your GIS degree.
GIS Degree Outcomes & Careers
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$144k
Software Developer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a software developer is $144,570.
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$74k
Conservation Scientist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a conservation scientist is $74,310.
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$82k
Cartographer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a cartographer and photogrammetrist is $82,860.
Turn Ambition Into Action
The GIS degree curriculum includes coursework and practical field application. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Required Courses
- AG444 Spatial Analysis (3)
- CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
- CS440 Database (3)
- GG140 Physical Geography (3)
- GG180 Cultural Geography (3)
- GO110/010 Physical Geology (3)
- GT101 Introduction to Geographic Information Science I (3)
- GT102 Introduction to Geographic Information Science II (3)
- GT340/GO340 Remote Sensing (3)
- GT445/GO445 Advanced Geographic Information Science (3)
- GT520/GO520 GIS Application (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- MA155 Statistical Reasoning (3)
- MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
Choose 6 hours:
- AG440 Precision Agriculture (3)
- CJ430 Policing in the Information Age (3)
- GG563 Advanced Topics in Geography (3)
- GT425 GIS Planning for Emergency Response (3)
- GT498 Internship (1-3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (13 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- GG140 (3)
- GT101 (3)
- MA155 or MA223 (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- CS101 (3)
- GG180 (3)
- GT102 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Second Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- GO110/010 (3)
- GO/GT340 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AG444 (3)
- GO/GT445 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- CS440 (3)
- GT/GO520 (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- Major Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (1)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (1)
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion
of a degree.
What will it cost?
Get Funding for Your Education
Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
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Hands-on Learning
You’ll gain hands-on real-world experience through a required internship or research project as part of your coursework.
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Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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