Geographic Information Science

Overview

Students develop a more robust understanding of how GISc functions across different sectors and have a positive impact on some of the greatest global challenges today, including climate change, transportation, and public health. Students have the opportunity to design and manage geographic information technologies to develop and improve the tools and systems people rely on every day

Graduates of the program are prepared for analytical and managerial positions that utilize geospatial technologies. Those positions can be found in a number of sectors, ranging from real estate and healthcare to disaster relief and finance.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Geographic Information Science degree from Kent State University will be able to:

• Collect, edit, integrate, manage and analyze geospatial data.

• Demonstrate skills and working knowledge of commercial and open source GIS application suites and utilities.

• Identify, explain and analyze spatial patterns, relationships and processes.

• Apply cartographic principles and techniques to create quality maps.

• Apply critical and spatial thinking to solve geospatial problems with respect to theories, principles and practices of geographic information science and fields in the degree concentration areas.

• Demonstrate good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.