Geographic Information Systems Minor

A minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will serve students who wish to add interdisciplinary perspectives and skills to their plans of study. The GIS minor will produce students who are equipped to function as GIS specialists in industry, government, and academia. The minor will provide students with an interdisciplinary educational opportunity to enhance their individual disciplines through the study and application of GIS theory, methods, and technologies. It will also endow students with the geographical concepts and practical skills necessary to enter the job market as GIS specialists. Finally, the minor will develop individuals with a board grasp of GIS technology who are not only technologically competent but also solution-oriented.