Geospatial Information Science and Technology, Research (Thesis) M.S.

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The Research Master of Science in Geospatial Information Science and Technology gives students the opportunity to develop geospatial research and applied skills. Students complete core geospatial courses and a collaborate with a faculty advisor to complete a research thesis. This degree is delivered on the UW campus with options for online courses.

Coursework

Core Requirements: 13 credits

Complete all courses

GIST 5002 - Geospatial Forum Credits: 1
GIST 5050 - Basics of Spatial Data Science Credits: 3
GIST 5150 - Applied Geospatial Analytics Credits: 3
GIST 5200 - Geographic Visualization Credits: 3
GIST 5220 - Spatial Modeling & Data Analysis Credits: 3

Electives: 15 credits

Students are required to take 15 credits of GIST or GIST-related elective courses (5000 or above) as approved by their faculty advisor and graduate research committee.

Research Requirement

Students are required to complete a minimum of 4 credits of thesis research (GIST5960). Students must also work with a faculty advisor and graduate research committee to conduct, complete, and defend a geospatial thesis project.

GIST 5960 - GIST Thesis Research Credits: 1-12

Geospatial Information Science and Technology, Research (Thesis) M.S.

Coursework

Core Requirements: 13 credits

Electives: 15 credits

Research Requirement

Total Credits: 32 minimum