Geography
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Online - Arizona Online
Online - Global Direct
Areas of Interest
- Computer & Information Science
- Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
- Engineering & Technology
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology & Human Behavior
This degree is to offer courses in cutting edge geographic information science (GIS), and geographic information systems technology (GIST) to fill the growing worldwide demand for skilled geospatial professionals. The program is a series of modular, learner-centered and project-based courses that will train students in mathematical and computational thinking, problem solving, and oral and written communication. Upon graduation, students will also be technologically proficient in basic GIS programming, project management, spatial data integration and management, and the production of spatial-data visualizations for print, multi-media, and mobile environments.
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Geography
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102-First Year Composition
3.00
MATH
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
SBS 200
4.00
GIST 214
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
GIST 417
3.00
GIST 330
3.00
GIST 314
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
GIST 315
3.00
GIST 415
3.00
GIST 416E
3.00
Minor
3.00
Minor
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
GIST 420
3.00
GIST 483
3.00
Minor
3.00
Minor
3.00
Elective
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
GIST 482
3.00
GIST 414
3.00
GIST 457
3.00
Minor
3.00
Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
GIST 498
3.00
Minor
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00