Geographic Information Science
Offered at IU Indianapolis by School of Liberal Arts.
About
Rapid growth has occurred in the field of geographic information during the last two decades. Stimulated by advances in the collection, storage, and analysis of data, a new discipline has emerged: geographic information science, which involves research both on and with spatial technologies including geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and the global positioning system (GPS).
At the core of geographic information science is the integration of these technologies and their application to problems of spatial analysis. The foundational theory and principles of geographic information science are based in the discipline of geography, but virtually all fields--from engineering to medicine, science, business, social sciences, and humanities--are now embracing geographic information science in both theoretical and applied research.
Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be admitted to this graduate certificate program. Appropriate work experience may also be taken into consideration in making decisions about admission.