Overview

Geographic Information Systems are computer-based systems used for recording, storing, analyzing, and displaying spatial/geographic data. GIS shows a myriad of different types of data and displays spatial statistics in order to draw specified conclusions. In essence, GIS at Tarleton State University is storytelling by way of geography instead of books.

Learning Outcomes

Critical Thinking: Students will be able to identify, and spatially conceptualize a problem, and logically argue for the use of geospatial techniques in addressing the problem.
Technology: Students will demonstrate skill in the use of GIS related software and related research databases and equipment.
Data Analysis: Students will demonstrate skill in using standard GIS data analysis techniques.

Research Skills: Students will demonstrate skill in using basic GIS research methodologies.

Career Outcomes

Energy and Utilities
Real Estate and business
Urban development and city management
Public Health and health science
Wildlife services and environmental management
Military and intelligence

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Remote Sensing
Spatial Analysis
Database Management
Programming
Geography
Data Visualization

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Stephenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Online application
A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee
Official domestic high school transcript or official international transcript evaluation (must include GPA and GPA scale)
Any other items requested by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions based on application answers
Proof of English fluency (scores cannot be more than 2 years old as of the first day of the term you are entering)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23021 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23021 USD / year

≈ 23021 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10181 USD / year

≈ 10181 USD / year

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Learning Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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