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College of Letters and Science Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Science (GISSA) Minor

Minor

Study your environment through Geospatial Science at UW-Stevens Point. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is one of today’s more pervasive high-growth employment sectors and sees a clear need for people with a solid education and robust skills in GIS. Employment numbers are growing nationally at a rate of 15% per year and are anticipated to accelerate (U.S. Department of Labor).

The GIS and Spatial Analysis minor is administered by the Department of Geography and Geology.

Consists of at least 18 credits. View course catalog.

Required Core- 12 Credits:

  • GEOG 341 – Geographic Information Systems I Credits: 3
  • GEOG 343 – Geographic Information Systems II Credits: 3
  • GEOG 377 – Remote Sensing I Credits: 3
  • GEOG 477 – Remote Sensing II Credits: 3

Electives- 6 Credits:

Choose from:

  • GEOG 260 – Introduction to Cartography: Map Conceptualization and Development Credits: 3
  • GEOG 342 – GIS Database Design and Data Modeling Credits: 3
  • GEOG 433 – GIS and Geodesign for Sustainability and Resiliency Credits: 3
  • GEOG 480 – Internship in Geography Credits: 1-12 (may only apply 3 credits)
  • WATR 391 – GIS Applications in Natural Resources Credits: 3