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Geography Programs in GIS

The Department of Geography offer many programs with GIS Components. You can choose from a major or minor or a certificate to complement your studies.

gives you a full spectrum GIS foundation while allowing you to explore GIS uses in areas of your personal interest. You will learn theory, applications, and management of geospatial technologies as well as ethics and privacy related to ubiquitous spatial data and tracking. This mix of core concepts, critical thinking and advanced technical skills this will equip you to work in a variety of GIS-related positions, addressing both social and environmental challenges. Our focus on hands-on learning enables you to fully explore how to use GIS.

Physical Geography Major in Geosystems and GIScience

The Geosystems and GIScience stream in the Physical Geography major focuses on the linkages between earth systems science and spatial information science. It also covers the requirements for the Certificate in Geographic Information Science and you can benefit from overlapping requirements between your major and the GIS certificate program.

Geographical Information Science Minor

Combining foundational courses in human and physical geography with specialized electives in geovisualization, remote sensing, spatial analysis and modeling, the GIS minor provides the conceptual and technical skills needed to work in GIS-related positions. The GIS Minor can be applied to majors in Human Geography, Physical Geography, Humanities-related and Science-related fields.

Geographical Information Science Certificate

The GIS Certificate offers a focused program combining geography courses with specialized training in geovisualization, remote sensing, and spatial analysis and modeling also. Designed to provide strong conceptual and technical foundations, the certificate is ideal for students pursuing GIS-related careers across Human Geography and Physical Geography. You can benefit from overlapping requirements between your major and the certificate programs.

Co-op Opportunities in GIS

As part of your Bachelor of Science degree, you have the opportunity to join the Co-op program where you get the chance to apply your knowledge to real-world projects. You gain experience and develop professional skills, while building a network of contacts over the course of 3 terms. Work in areas of government, conservation and urban planning.