Program(s) Available: B.A.S., B.S.辅修、证书
主修… geographic information science (地理信息系统) is perfect for those interested in spatial technology, 城市规划, precision agriculture, remote sensing and cartography. If any of this interests you, keep reading!
Not everyone is born with 的 gift of spatial awareness, but 的 地理信息系统 industry is a growing field! 的 Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates surveying and mapping job opportunities will increase by 4% in 的 coming decade.
Northwest also recently partnered with 的 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), which provides students with profession-based experience while increasing NGA map production capability to meet national security challenges. This partnership also opens doors for 熊猫s to obtain internship and employment experience!
Students can access incredible resources and tools, such as 的 computer labs in 的 Valk中心. 的se labs house 的 latest versions of industry-standard 地理信息系统 software to ensure students' competitiveness in 的 job market. Field trips also provide opportunities to learn about GPS technologies outside 的 classroom.
This program requires a 小.
Check out 的 Geographic Information Science classes you will take with 的 4-year plan.
为 转学 的 Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) 是灵活的吗?, individually tailored degree for students pursuing a vocational, technical or associate degree. Coursework for 的se degrees build on workplace skills and practical career training provided by an associate degree. Students may find a B.A.S. appealing for 的 following reasons:
Please note this program is not a traditional four-year program. It is structured for 转学. Check out more on 的 B的好处.A.S. 项目.
A 小 in geospatial technology is also available. This 24-credit-program teaches students 的 foundations of computers and information technology, maps and map interpretation, basic application programming, computer programming, database applications and database systems. 为 a list of required courses, visit 的 academic catalog.
的 15-hour certificate program must be completed with a Bachelor's degree; it is not a stand-alone program. 为 a list of courses, visit 的 academic catalog.
Dr. 伊桑Bottone
助理教授
660.562.1798
ebottone@dan48.com
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