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University of Texas at Dallas School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences 800 W. Campbell Road Richardson, Tx 75080-3021 972-883-2720 972-883-6297 (fax)
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Master of Science inGeospatial Information SciencesA professional degree program focused on the management and analysis of spatially-referenced information. Download brochure in pdf format (8.5"x14") Download Degree Plan in pdf (8.5" x 11") The Master of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences (MGIS) is a professional program offered jointly by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Geosciences. The program focuses on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which combine software and hardware capabilities for managing spatially referenced information. Students are provided with the concepts underlying GIS, the skills for implementing GIS projects, and the ability to use GIS in pure or applied research in substantive areas. The curriculum incorporates the Certificate in GIS thus offering a degree option to students seeking additional expertise in this area. Graduates of the program can apply their skills in multiple areas including public administration and policy analysis; public safety, criminology, and emergency preparedness management; environmental management; public works management; urban, regional, social service, and transportation planning and analysis; private sector business, especially marketing, site selection, and logistics; geophysical exploration, including petroleum; and real estate. Mission StatementThe mission of the Master of Science in Geographic Information Sciences program is to provide students a rigorous understanding of the technologies, quantitative techniques, models and theories used to acquire and manage spatially referenced information and to analyze spatial processes. UT-Dallas graduates will have strong analytical and numerical skills, knowledge of empirical and quantitative research methodologies, and employ novel geographic information sciences technologies. They will use these capabilities to support public and private sector organizations, to address significant societal issues, and to enhance understanding of the human and natural environments. They will successfully compete at the highest level for jobs requiring geospatial skills and for entry into quality doctoral programs in relevant areas CurriculumTo earn the Master of Science in Geospatial Information Sciences, students must complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of work in the program. The program consists of a base requirement of 9 hours, a core requirement of 9 hours, a research project requirement of 3 hours, and prescribed elective courses of 9 hours. Other courses may substitute for those listed below: see degree plan for details. Students must achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average in the core requirement and an overall grade point average of 3.0 to graduate. Base Requirement (9 credit hours/select 3 courses):
Core Requirements (9 credit hours):
GIS Research Project Requirement (3 credit hours):
Elective Courses (9 credit hours from the following, not duplicated elsewhere)
see degree plan or consult advisor for other courses which may substitute for those listed above.
GISC: Geospatial Information Sciences No more than two transferred courses can be used to meet the Certificate or MGIS requirements. No more than 15 hours of course work taken as a "non-degree seeking" student may be applied later to a graduate degree. Students seeking two master's degrees (e.g. MGIS and MPA) must have at least 15 hours of coursework unique to each degree and not used for the other degree. All course work for any one masters degree must be completed within one six-year period. AdmissionGeneral information, including an on-line application (Texas Common
Application), is available here.
The M. S. in Geospatial Information Sciences seeks applications
from students with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
university or college in any discipline relevant to GIS. A 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0
scale), and a combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 1000 on
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or equivalent score on the Graduate
Management Aptitude Test (GMAT), are desirable. Applications should be
received by by July 1 (US residents) or May 1 (international) for Fall
admittance and by November 1 (US residents) or September 1 (international) for
Spring admittance. However, admission is possible for US residents until the
first day of classes. Because of the timing of classes, it is preferable to
start in the Fall semester especially if you have no previous GIS experience.
Classes begin in mid August for the Fall semester and early January for the
Spring semester. Exact dates are available
here. PrerequisitesStudents must have the equivalent of GISC 6381 GIS Fundamentals and GISC 6382 Applied GIS, or they must take these courses at UTD in addition to the 30 credit hours required for the MGIS. Additionally, beginning students are expected to have completed college mathematics through calculus and at least one programming or computer applications course, or its equivalent. Students should also have computer usage skill. Financial Support
Example Degree Plans for Masters in GI Science30-hour program for students who have met the prerequisite for GIS Fundamentals/Intro to GIS and Applied GIS (6 semesters to completion).
*Three out of these four courses are required. The fourth may be taken as an elective or another elective substituted. 36-hour program for students who have not met the prerequisite for GIS Fundamentals/Intro to GIS and Applied GIS (6 semesters to completion).
*Three out of these four courses are required. The fourth may be taken as an elective or another elective substituted. AdvisingStudents seeking the M.S. in Geospatial Information Sciences select Geosciences or Economic, Political and PolicySciences as their "base" for advising and related purposes. They are expected to consult regularly with the adviser for the M. S. in Geospatial Information Sciences program for that area. These advising sessions are intended to help students plan how they can fulfill their program of study. In addition, students who seek advice will stay up-to-date with job opportunities. InformationFor further information, send e-mail to the director of GI science programs, Dr Ronald Briggs briggs@utdallas.edu, or contact the School of Economic, Political and PolicySciences as follows: Director of Graduate Studies School of Economic, Political and PolicySciences P.O. Box 830688 GR31 Richardson, TX 75083-0688 Phone: (972) 883-2720 E-mail: gis-grad-info@utdallas.edu World Wide Web: http://www.utdallas.edu.dept/socsci Students also may contact School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department of Geosciences Phone: 972-883-2516 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
