Graduate
Student Learning Outcomes
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Geographic Information Science prepares students for professional careers or advanced graduate studies in the field through seminars, lectures, laboratory, internship, and faculty-supervised research. Students completing the Geographic Information Science M.S. curriculum will:
- Understand key foundational concepts, methodological processes, and analytical skills in Geographic information science.
- Be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the literature in at least one subfield or application area of geographic information science.
- Be able to develop a research proposal and carry out a research project under faculty supervision.
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to professionally communicate research findings in oral, written and graphic forms.
