Geographic Information Systems
From the management of natural resources to public utility management, public works engineering, environmental impact assessment, and even market research, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have the capability to store, retrieve, and analyze spatial information. The valuable information is obtained by combining layers of data about a place to give you a better understanding of that locale. What layers of data you combine and the information they provide depends on your purpose–finding the best location for a new store, analyzing environmental damage, viewing similar crimes in a city to detect a pattern, and so on.
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Outcomes for Geographic Information Systems
Graduates will be able to:
Understand the nature of geographic data
Recognize appropriate applications of GIS technology to solve spatial problems
Be able to apply GIS technology to solve real-world problems
Be able to plan, implement, and execute a GIS project
Career and Growth Opportunities
Your future GIS career opportunities are limitless as new uses for this type of information are discovered regularly. GIS technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management and development planning. For example, GIS can allow emergency planners to easily calculate emergency response times in the event of a natural disaster, or GIS can be used to find wetlands that need protection from pollution. It also provides public agencies and private organizations with a way to manage physical facilities, provide services, manage land and other natural resources, develop environmental impact assessments, and even develop detailed market research. The capabilities of GIS technology to store, retrieve and analyze spatial information will enhance the effectiveness with which organizations manage resources and serve their customers.
GIS Laboratory Facilities
Our GIS facilities now cover over 4,300 square feet. Lab facilities include:
- Online students will use a virtual lab
- 20-seat GIS ins tructional lab
- 12-seat advanced GIS lab
- A remote sensing lab
- Two 20-seat general computing labs
- A GPS lab
- An ESRI site license with ESRI software products
- Current licenses for Trimble Pathfinder Office, ERDAS Imagine, and other GIS and image processing software
- An extensive paper map collection
- Four Trimble ProXRS survey-grade GPS receivers
- Trimble GeoExplorer hand-held GPS receivers
- A community GPS base station serving the Front Range of Colorado
A can be earned in less than two years by completing 48 credit hours. Graduate certificates allow professionals to add a powerful skill set to their capabilities in one year by completing 24 credit hours. Credits earned as part of a graduate certificate can be applied toward the completion of a University College master’s degree.
master’s degree specialty options
graduate certificates
2009/2010 Tuition Rates
Total degree tuition cost based on current year rates:
| Master's Degree Online | $22,640 |
| Certificate | $10,056 |
| Certifcate Online | $11,040 |
| Per credit hour rates: | |
| On Campus Per Credit | $419 |
| Online Per Credit | $460 |
Our experienced academic advisors are available to answer questions about our programs and how you can fit returning to school into your busy schedule. Our advisors will work with you to design a degree or certificate that will best help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
contact our program
- Academic Director
Steve Hick - Academic Advisor
Paula Demos
Our annual schedule is intended as a planning tool, which reflects what classes will be offered and in what format through the upcoming calendar year. This schedule may adjust throughout the year based on course cancellations or the addition of course sections based on student demand.