Overview
Geographic Information Science (GIS) is the study of spatial data and computer techniques used to capture, analyze, and display geographic information. Every undergraduate student is expected to acquire GIS skills in order to model scientifically the geospatial world and its components using GIS in a space-time framework.
Students at Western Illinois University are exposed to three perspectives of GIS learning: theoretical understanding, skill development, and real-world problem solving. Through hands-on training and practical applications, the students develop proficiency in using GIS techniques to address real-world problems, project design, implementation, and reporting.
Our students may pursue an option in either Geospatial Science (Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and GPS) or Geoenvironment and Planning (physical-environment, human, urban planning, and regional planning).
Career Paths
Career opportunities are found in both public and private sectors. Most notables include disaster response companies, transportation firms, land use planning agencies, GIS-related professions, historic preservations firms, construction companies, real estate firms, international business, location analysis firms, architectural firms, and wind energy/sustainable energy companies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Digital Earth
- GIS Data Acquisition
- Principles of GIS
- GIS Software and Scripting
- GIS Data Integration
- Advanced Cartography
- Advanced Remote Sensing
- Advanced Quantitative Methods and Applications in GIS
- Advanced GIS Spatial Analysis
- Social Applications of GIS
- Environmental Applications of GIS
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Geography Information Technology (IT) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 738 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Western is one of just two public institutions in the state that are test-optional in regard to college admissions.
Tuition Fee
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International
17670 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 589 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
10110 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 337 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
10110 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 337 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Macomb
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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