Applied Geospatial Science (Archived 2016-17 Graduate Catalog)

EARTH, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
Director: Jeff Snyder
Graduate Coordinator: Sheila Roberts
Address: 190 Overman Hall
Phone: 419-372-0354
Program Web Page: http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/earth-environment-and-society.html

Degrees Offered
MS in Applied Geospatial Sciences
Certificate in Geospatial Technology

Prerequisites to Graduate Work
The MS in Applied Geospatial Sciences and Certificate in Geospatial Technology programs welcome students with undergraduate degrees in the natural sciences, social sciences, or business who have an interest in the application of geospatial tools in their field. While not a prerequisite, some coursework or experience in computer programming, statistics, and/or quantitative analysis is desirable.

Admission Procedure
Applicants seeking admission to the graduate programs in the School of Earth, Environment and Society should follow the instructions outlined in the Graduate Admission section of this Graduate Catalog.  

Degree Requirements
MS Applied Geospatial Science (Plans I & II). Students must select a plan by the end of their first semester in residence.  After this time, changing plans will be allowed only with approval of the SEES Graduate Faculty.

MS Applied Geospatial Science Plan I (thesis option) are required to complete:

1. An approved degree program of courses (6 hours Geospatial Core Courses, 12 hours Geospatial Core Electives, 6 hours approved electives) see http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/earth-environment-and-society/graduate-program/MSAGS/degree-requirements.html
2. An acceptable thesis proposal including its successful oral defense before the thesis committee no later than the end of the second semester of full-time residence; and
3. An acceptable thesis, including its successful oral defense before the thesis committee.

MS Applied Geospatial Science Plan II (non-thesis option) are required to complete:

1. An approved degree program of courses (6 hours Geospatial Core Courses, 12 hours Geospatial Core Electives, 9 hours approved electives) see http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/earth-environment-and-society/graduate-program/MSAGS/degree-requirements.html
2. A research project consisting of an in-depth study of interest in geospatial science or an internship consisting of an experience that utilizes geospatial tools, the results of which will be presented orally; and
3. A comprehensive exam in the final semester.

Certificate in Geospatial Technology

       1. 15 hours of approved coursework

Graduate Courses
Please access graduate courses online by clicking the “Browsing Course Catalog” button at http://www.bgsu.edu/registration-records/courses-and-classes/class-course-information.html. Graduate courses offered by the School of Earth, Environment and Society use the prefixes: ENVS, GEOG, and SEES