GIS Technicians and Analysts use specialized GIS software, cartography skills, and data analysis to manage geospatial data, and provide data-driven insights that guide decision making. 
GIS Technicians and Analysts work for a varity of businesses and organizations, including government agencies, environmental consultancies, urban planning firms, real estate developers, utility companies, and businesses.

Geospatial Data Scientists collect, manage, and analyze location-based data. They are leaders in designing project pipelines, creating approaches that can solve real-world problems and predict future conditions

Geospatial Data Scientists work for government agencies, tech companies, consulting firms, and research institutions.

GIS Developers are software developers with expertise in geospatial technologies and approaches. They specialize in creating, maintaining, and managing GIS tools and software applications.

GIS Developers work for government agencies, environmental consulting firms, and private sector companies.

Environmental engineers apply engineering principles to protect human health and the environment by addressing issues like pollution, waste management, and resource conservation.

Environmental Engineers work in a variety of sectors, including government, industry, and consulting.

Surveyors and Cartographers create precise maps of the Earth's surface to provide crucial information for construction and infrastructure development. They use a variety of geospatial technologies, including GIS software, drones, and photogrammetry software.

Surveyors and Cartographers work in a varity of industries, including engineering firms, government agencies, construction firms, and private companies

Communications Professionals who work in fields like urban planning, public health, crime analysis, and environmental science often leverage GIS for effective data visualization, analysis, and communication. 

Communications Professionals who use GIS work in diverse fields like government agencies, environmental organizations, utilities, retailers, insurance agencies, business intelligence, and public health.

Planners and designers utilize GIS to analyze data, visualize maps, and make informed decisions about urban spaces, site selection, and environmental impacts.

Urban Planners and Designers are hired by government agencies, environmental consulting firms, planning firms, and real estate developers.

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a powerful technology that combines layers of data in a computerized environment. Students learn to create and analyze maps, and solve problems with spatial analysis. 

Course will give an introduction to the three primary geospatial technologies: Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Remote Sensing.

Theory and techniques of remote sensing and its application to environmental analysis.

Course provides practical experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support real-world decision-making and scientific research. Focuses on concepts and approaches to vector and raster modeling within GIS. Prerequisite: GEOG 305 or GEOG 308 or permission of instructor.

Students participate in scholarly research with a faculty member.

An opportunity for students to earn academic credit for experience gained through apprenticeship work under the supervision of a trained professional.

Professionalization and career preparation for Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Technology careers. Students prepare a professional GIS portfolio showcasing their geospatial work. Additional opportunities for networking and career preparation provided. Intended for students completing the Micro-Certificate in GIS, but open to students who have taken at least one GIS course. Prerequisite: GEOG 305 or GEOG 308 or GEOG 320 or GEOG 330 with a minimum grade of C-; or permission of instructor.