GEOSPATIAL
INFORMATION
SCIENCES
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Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate
The growth of Geospatial Information Sciences (GIS) has underpinned the rejuvenation of the geography discipline, in the U.S. and internationally, over the last three decades. Skilled professionals with practical experience in advanced GIS and their related technologies are in high demand.
The new Master of Professional Studies and Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Geospatial Information Sciences offers graduate courses in all the key areas of GIS most relevant to the contemporary workplace, including geographic information systems methods, remote sensing techniques, spatial analytical methods, modeling and specialized computer programming tailored to GIS needs.
Students will become well-versed in the theoretical underpinnings of GIS and given substantial practical experience in the application of state of the art computer-based systems to a wide range of real world problems.
The programs are ideal for professionals seeking specialized training in GIS and in the application of geospatial technologies. Students are trained for careers in all the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
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Geographers |
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Earth scientists |
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Computer scientists |
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Social scientists |
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Engineers |
University of Maryland College Park
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
Office of Professional Studies
1130 Mitchell Building, First Floor
College Park,
Maryland 20742-3210
Phone/Fax Numbers:
Email: spoc@umd.edu
Phone: 301-314-3572
Toll-free: 1-877-989-7762
Fax: 301-314-7915
