Interested in a career in Geographic Information Science (GIS)? This major prepares you for a geospatial career by providing an understanding of core geographic concepts and state-of-the art technologies. The University of Mary Washington is located close to the largest job market in the US for geospatial careers. Our emphasis on spatial thinking and practical problem solving, along with a strong alumni network, helps students parlay their liberal arts education and focused geospatial skills into professional work. See the catalog for requirements here.
Core Requirements (15 credits):
- GISC 200 or GEOG 250 Introduction to GIS (4)
- GEOG 102 Introduction to Human Geography (3)
- GEOG 111 Landform Processes (4)
- GISC 351 Spatial Analysis (4)
Foundation (3 credits) choose one:
- DATA 101 Introduction to Data Science
- CPSC 110 Introduction to Computer Science
- GEOG 325 Quantitative Methods in Geography
Breadth Requirements (9-10 credits): Take one course from each of the 3 areas of specialization, at least one being at 300-level.
| Society & Politics | Culture | Environment |
| 231: Introduction to Planning | 101: World Regional Geography | 110: Weather & Climate w/lab |
| 236: Globalization & Local Development | 221: Geography of Eastern North America | 240: Hazards & Resilience |
| 237: Cities | 222: Geography of Western North America | 241: Biogeography |
| 331: Race & Place in America | 301: Geography of Latin America & Caribbean | 245: Environment & Society |
| 332: Migration Politics | 304: Geography of Middle East | 325: Dynamic Climatology |
| 333: Planning Seminar | 335: Sacred Spaces | 326: Glacial Geomorphology |
| 337: Nature of Cities* | 339: Development Studies | 327: Climate Change |
| 338: Geopolitics | 361: Grassroots Development in Guatemala | 337: Nature of Cities* |
*GEOG 337 may be counted in one area of specialization only.
Upper Level Geography Requirement (3 credits):
- One upper-level thematic geography course (GEOG 301-339)
Upper Level GIS Requirements (8 credits):
- GISC 340 Remote Sensing & Air Photo Interpretation
- GISC 355 Mobile GIS & GPS
- GISC 450 GIS Programming
- GISC 471 Special Topics
- GISC 482 Web GIS: Concepts and Applications
Capstone (3 credits): GEOG 490 Senior Seminar in Geography