Geospatial Information Science without Thesis, Professional M.S.

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The Professional Master of Science Degree (no thesis) is delivered online. It provides a pathway for traditional students and professionals to earn a graduate credential in 2 years, but students may choose to take longer depending on their professional or personal time constraints.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

In addition to University of Wyoming graduate admission requirements, prospective students for the Professional Master of Science Degree are required to submit a statement of purpose describing their background and interest in the degree and a CV or resume.

Course Sequence

Semester 1

GIST 5050 - Basics of Spatial Data Science Credits: 3
GIST 5150 - Advanced Programming in Spatial Sciences Credits: 3
GIST 5200 - Geographic Visualization Credits: 3
GIST 5280 - Navigating GIST Professions Credits: 1

Semester 2

GIST Electives Credits: 6

GIST 5220 - Spatial Modeling & Data Analysis Credits: 3

Semester 3

GIST Electives Credits: 3

GIST 5300 - Web Mapping and Internet GIS Credits: 3
GIST 5350 - Enterprise GIS Credits: 3
GIST 5002 - Geospatial Forum Credits: 1

Semester 4

GIST 5780 Credits: 3

GIST 5002 - Geospatial Forum Credits: 1