MS in Applied Geospatial Science
It is crucial to understand spatio-temporal dimensions through geospatial analytics, which provides practical means for making informed decisions in addressing current world challenges such as energy resources, climatic issues, sustainability, or interactions between humans and the environment. The School of Earth, Environment and Society offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Applied Geospatial Science, and Certificate programs to train students to use and understand some of the most advanced data and cutting-edge technology. Students gain skills in using professional tools such as: Esri ArcGIS Desktop and Server, ENVI, ERDAS, eCognition, Idrisi, Trimble Pathfinder Office and Terrasync, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional, and other open-source software such as R, Python and GRASS.
Today, geospatial technology plays a key role in many different occupations, including cartography, surveying, earth sciences, energy sciences, computer science, state and local governments, criminal justice, statistics, business, and management. The interdisciplinary nature of this field has also allowed for integration into planning, decision-making, and business processes of organizations which represent a major investment on the part of the U.S. federal government and the private sector. A wide array of public, private and nonprofit organizations require employees that can utilize the interdisciplinary geospatial skills emphasized in our program; some are listed below:
| Federal Government | Private Sector |
| USAJOBS Army Corps of Engineers Census Bureau Central Intelligence Agency Defense Intelligency Agency Department of Agriculture Department of Homeland Security Department of State Director of National Intelligence EPA Fannie Mae Federal Aviation Administration Federal Emergency Management Agency Foreign Agricultural Service Forest Service Library of Congress NASA National Center for Health Statistics National Geodetic Survey National Geospatial-Int Agency NOAA National Ocean Service National Park Service National Science Foundation Naval Research Laboratory U.S. Army GeoSpatial Center U.S. AID U.S. Geological Survey |
ABT Associates AeroMetric, Inc. AMEC Apex CoVantage Boeing Autometric Booz Allen Hamilton CACI CH2M Hill CORE Software Technology EarthData Earth Resources Technology ESRI General Dynamics Geodynamic Solutions GeoEye Geographic Services Infotech Geospatial Services Intergraph ITT Leica Geosystems Lockheed Martin MAPPS MDA Federal Northrop-Grumman Raytheon Corporation SAIC Sanborn Map Company SIGNAL Solutions Spatial Insights Versar, Inc Woolpert, Inc. |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the graduate degree, students in Applied Geospatial Science are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to explain fundamental geospatial concepts and theory for addressing important societal issues
- Demonstrate the ability to apply geospatial data and tools across multiple disciplines
- Demonstrate the ability to explain in-depth ideas and concepts in area of specialization
- Plan I: Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct an original research project, with appropriate use of scientific methods, robust sampling, and analytical methodologies
- Plan I: Demonstrate the ability to defend and communicate the results and interpretations of an original research project
Accreditation and/or Program/Cluster Review
Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in 2012 - 2013. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
The Applied Geospatial Science program will undergo it’s next Program/Cluster Review during the Academic Year 2019-20.
Professional Licensure (If applicable)
Bowling Green State University programs leading to licensure, certification and/or endorsement, whether delivered online, face-to-face or in a blended format, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.
Requirements for licensure, certification and/or endorsement eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another and from state to state. The Applied Geospatial Science program does not lead to professional licensure.
Gainful Employment (If applicable)
Under the Higher Education Act Title IV disclosure requirements, an institution must provide current and prospective students with information about each of its programs that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.
The Applied Geospatial Science program is not a recognized occupation that requires a Gainful Employment disclosure.
Updated: 03/04/2021 03:51PM