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

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Stephenville, United States

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 23 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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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)

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