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MA Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Programme overview

Students in the University of California, Santa Cruz’s Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Technologies, Applications, and Research (GISTAR) program will develop comprehensive knowledge of geospatial technologies, applications, and research and develop innovative and transdisciplinary expertise in emergent methodological, analytical, and technological applications.

Faculty: Social Sciences Division  |  Department: Environmental Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include Cartography and Visualization, Remote Sensing, L is crosslisted with (also offered as) ENVS 215L., S Development and Programming, Geospatial Technology Applications, ISTAR Capstone Project.

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Entry requirements

Students admitted to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Technologies, Applications and Research program will have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent. Relevant fields include a broad range of backgrounds ranging from the social sciences, humanities, physical and biological sciences and engineering and computer science. Students currently employed in related fields or seeking professional additional training and skills are encouraged to apply. Students from underrepresented and diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and disciplinary backgrounds are also encourag

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