Program Quick Facts
The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree. The program provides the students the necessary intellectual and technical foundation to solve geographical problems across multiple spatial scales. Skills obtained by graduates from this degree program will allow the graduate to obtain geographic data, use geospatial methods and technologies to analyze the data, synthesize information from multiple sources in geographic domain, communicate information effectively, apply critical thinking and demonstrate proficiency in using appropriate geographic geospatial methods and technologies, work collaboratively with colleagues, and choose ethical courses of action in research and practice.