Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Science

Geography/Geographic Information Science features a strong technical component based on applications of geographic information science (GIS), cartography and remote sensing, along with training in geographical analysis and data presentation.

Students will demonstrate: • A foundation of knowledge characteristic of the learned individual. • Skills necessary to effectively acquire and synthesize new facts in a fashion characteristic of lifelong learners. • Abilities as effective evaluators and critical analyzers of information and ideas; creatively and/or productively apply analytical skill to a problem or an argument. • Ability to communicate effectively using textual, oral, graphic or numeric media. • Productive civic and global citizenship, and awareness of and respect for human diversity.

Note: This is a STEM program offered by California State University, Northridge.