Overview

Comprised of 46 units, the Geographic Information Science program at California State University Northridge allows flexibility in course selection, while providing a solid background in human, physical and regional aspects of the discipline.

Student Learning Outcomes

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Physical Environment and Lab

Weather and Lab

Human Geography

World Geography

The Geographer’s Craft

Cultural Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 167 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, or an average of "B" grades on an "A - F" letter grading scale. (CSUN will convert your international GPA when you apply for admission.)

You have met our English language requirement

Complete online application at Cal State Apply

A $70.00 (US currency) non-refundable application fee

Affidavit of Financial Support and bank statement

All OFFICIAL secondary-school records, including certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of high school completion. Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are also required to have the U.S. institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN.

Official English translations of all academic records, including certificates, degrees or diplomas

A copy of your passport photo page

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7850 USD / year

≈ 7850 USD / year
Out-of-State

7850 USD / year

≈ 7850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7850 USD / year

≈ 7850 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

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