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Geospatial Information Sciences
Geospatial Information Sciences
Our undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs in Geospatial Information Sciences prepare students to work in a fast-growing field that involves using technology to collect, store, manage and analyze geographical data. Students gain skills using technologies including geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning system (GPS) and satellite-based remote sensing.
Our faculty includes leading experts in the field and pioneering researchers in Geospatial Information Sciences. Our GIS students will have opportunities to be involved in cutting edge research during their studies, for example, spatial statistics, data analytics, and geospatial computational models for demographics, population health, public safety, socio-environmental assessment, and human-environment interactions in urban environments, using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) equipped with remote sensors to provide near-real time imagery for search, rescue and damage assessment after a disaster, LiDAR point clouds to build high-resolution 3D models (e.g., buildings, trees, and terrains), and sustainability. The UT Dallas GIS program is one of the 20 institutions in Esri Innovation Program (EIP) for geospatial science in research and education.
GIS is on the list of top 20 fastest growing occupations for 2014 – 2024 published by the US Department of Labor. Graduates of the program work as business intelligence/GIS analysts, application programmers, project managers, and survey and mapping engineers in the public sectors such as city, state and federal government agencies, and private sectors such as marketing, consulting, real estate, logistics, and resource exploration (including petroleum) companies. GIS skills are applicable to multiple industries. Here is a list of
1000 GIS applications and uses across
a diverse array of disciplines.
GIS Undergrad Experiential Map (pdf)
Computational and Geospatial Science
Our Bachelor of Science in Computational and Geospatial Science, offered in collaboration with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, prepares students to address complex, location-based challenges across diverse fields such as environmental management, energy planning, national security, disaster response, and more. The program explores the power of geospatial data and its applications on the Earth’s surface, from widely used tools like web mapping services to mission-critical operations in government and industry.
Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies including satellite imagery, drones and mobile data collection. They develop expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial data science, while building strong programming and computational skills.
Graduates are uniquely positioned to lead in a rapidly evolving world where understanding and analyzing spatial relationships is essential for solving global problems.
CGS Undergrad Experiential Map (pdf)
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You can now earn your MS in GIS entirely online through our comprehensive Geospatial Information Sciences program. With world-class faculty and a curriculum grounded in practical, analytical, and theoretical expertise, students develop the skills needed to tackle complex spatial problems. This flexible format allows you to advance your education and career on your schedule.
List of Courses Available Online
GISC 6301
GIS Data Analysis Fundamentals
GISC 6317 (EPPS 6317)
Python Programming for Social Science
GISC 6321
Spatial Data Science
GISC 6325 (GEOS 5325)
Remote Sensing Fundamentals
GISC 6331 (CRIM 6332)
GIS Applications in Criminology
GISC 6336 (EPPS 6336)
Fundamentals of Sustainability
GISC 6338 (EPPS 6338)
Hazard and Disaster Management
GISC 6363
Internet Mapping and Information Processing
GISC 6381 (GEOS 6381)
Geographic Information Systems Fundamentals
GISC 6382 (GEOS 6383)
Applied Geographic Information Systems
GISC 6384 (GEOS 6384)
Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GISC 6387 (GEOS 6387)
Geospatial Sciences Workshop
GISC 6389
Geospatial Information Sciences Master’s Research
GISC 7365 (GEOS 5326)
Advanced Remote Sensing
With the courses listed above,
graduate certificates in GIS, RS, and GeoINT
can be also completed 100% online.
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Partnership & Sponsored Award
In a strategic partnership between UT Dallas and Pioneer Natural Resources,
GIS Pioneer Scholarships
have been created through Pioneer’s generous donation. These scholarships bolster our program with career-focused instruction, support advanced research, and aim to expand undergraduate participation while encouraging further studies at UT Dallas.
Our GIS program is also a designed Esri Innovation Program (EIP). Our students have the opportunity to win the
Esri Innovative Program Students of the Year Award
, which comes with a $500 prize and other honors.
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PhD in GIS
PhD in Geospatial Information Sciences
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Master of Science in GIS
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Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence
Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing
Graduate Certificate in Spatial Data Science
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Bachelor of Science Degrees
Geospatial Information Sciences
BS in Geospatial Information Sciences
BS in Geospatial Information Sciences Degree Plan (pdf)
Minor in Geospatial Information Sciences
Minor in Geography
Computational and Geospatial Science
BS in Computational and Geospatial Science
BS in Computational and Geospatial Science Degree Plan (pdf)
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