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Master Degree Programs 145<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Science in<br />
Geographic Information Science (Winona)<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Science in Geographic Information Science (GIS) is a 41<br />
semester credit graduate degree intended to prepare learners for<br />
careers in the geographic information sciences.<br />
The program focuses on the application <strong>of</strong> modern spatial analytical<br />
techniques to solve real-world problems. In many organizations, the role<br />
<strong>of</strong> geographic information science not only includes geospatial data<br />
development and analysis, but also project management.<br />
In Winona, this holistic integration <strong>of</strong> GIS technologies is set in the<br />
disciplinary areas <strong>of</strong> homeland security/emergency management, natural<br />
resource management, business administration, and policy<br />
administration/criminal justice. Learners not only learn GIS concepts and<br />
techniques, but also how to apply these in the disciplinary area <strong>of</strong> their<br />
interest, all in a residential based learning environment.<br />
Program Competencies<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> the Master <strong>of</strong> Science in Geographic Information Science<br />
program are expected to be able to do the following:<br />
1. Demonstrate expertise in spatial data analysis.<br />
2. Demonstrate expertise in spatial database design and management,<br />
and geographic information systems (GIS) customization.<br />
3. Apply GIS competencies in the student’s area <strong>of</strong> discipline.<br />
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.<br />
5. Communicate effectively in a variety <strong>of</strong> modes including managing<br />
and distributing geospatial data via the web.<br />
6. Work effectively with diverse populations.<br />
7. Create an ethical environment.<br />
8. Effectively manage technology, projects and people.<br />
9. Direct and continue learning throughout their lives.<br />
Degree Requirements<br />
Required GIS Courses ......................................................................19 cr.<br />
Required Presentation and Communication Courses .........................7 cr.<br />
Required Disciplinary Content Courses .......................................10-11 cr.<br />
Elective GIS Courses .......................................................................5-6 cr.<br />
Total..................................................................................................41 cr.<br />
Required GIS Courses: 19 cr.<br />
RA554 GIS Analysis............................................................................3 cr.<br />
RA556 Spatial Data Methodology .......................................................2 cr.<br />
RA632 Programming Languages ........................................................3 cr.<br />
RA508 Internet Mapping Services ......................................................3 cr.<br />
RA642 Database/SQL.........................................................................2 cr.<br />
RA660 Introduction to ArcGIS.............................................................1 cr.<br />
RA563 Advanced Modeling and Analysis ...........................................2 cr.<br />
RA519 Statistical Analysis...................................................................3 cr.<br />
Required Presentation and<br />
Communication Courses: 7 cr.<br />
RA536 Communication Strategies/Grants ..........................................3 cr.<br />
RA695 Graduate Project .....................................................................4 cr.<br />
Disciplinary Content Areas (choose one):<br />
Homeland Security/Emergency Management Required Courses:<br />
10 cr.<br />
RA601 Community Growth..................................................................3 cr.<br />
RA630 Terrorism..................................................................................3 cr.<br />
RA645 Project Management ...............................................................3 cr.<br />
RA651 Spatial Analysis <strong>of</strong> Geohazards Using GIS.............................1 cr.<br />
Natural Resource Management Required Courses: 10 cr.<br />
RA545 Sustainable Resource Management .......................................2 cr.<br />
RA549 Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Business......................................................1 cr.<br />
RA645 Project Management ...............................................................3 cr.<br />
RA651 Spatial Analysis <strong>of</strong> Geohazards Using GIS.............................1 cr.<br />
RA653 Natural Resource Risk Assessment<br />
and Management............................................................................1 cr.<br />
RA654 Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning .........................1 cr.<br />
RA655 Creating and Integrating Data for<br />
Natural Resource Applications .......................................................1 cr.<br />
Business Administration Required Courses: 10 cr.<br />
RA Directed Studies-Explorations .......................................................1 cr.<br />
RA574 Entrepreneurship and Small Business ....................................3 cr.<br />
RA577 Market Research .....................................................................3 cr.<br />
RA645 Project Management ...............................................................3 cr.
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