Geospatial Science

Southern Utah University

Location : United States

Degree : Bachelor Degree

Program summary :

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geospatial Science program provides students with the interdisciplinary knowledge skills and abilities that integrate the physical and social sciences through its study of the interconnections between people places and environments using a uniquely spatial perspective. The Geospatial Science program highlights the importance of location and place (i.e. context) that exists at the intersection of contemporary social economic and environmental issues while providing the flexibility for students to focus on their interests. The Geospatial Science program allows students to develop a valuable set of spatial reasoning and spatial analysis skills using a wide array of geospatial technologies (e.g. GIS GPS cartography and remote sensing) that will prepare graduates to succeed in a wide variety of careers in public and private sectors. The program also provides students a foundation upon which to pursue advanced education in Geospatial Science or a closely related field of study.