Tackle Complex Environmental Issues with a Geospatial Degree Concentration Online
Master geospatial tools and technology in our online Bachelor of Science in Geosciences degree with a concentration in Geospatial Technology at University of Michigan Science. Our online geospatial degree concentration gives you a strong foundation in the physical sciences with a focus on geography, geology, earth systems science, physics, chemistry and spatial awareness. You'll learn how to analyze data using the latest technology to help address environmental issues on a local and global level.
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See Yourself Succeed in Geospatial Technology
The innovative geospatial degree concentration gives you practical experience in geospatial analysis using geographic information systems, satellite imagery, sensors and analytical methods for the geosciences. You'll also explore how the acquisition, integration and analysis of geospatial data can apply to a wide range of environmental issues.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your bachelor’s in geosciences at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we’ll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there’s no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for environmental scientists and specialists, including those in health fields, will grow 11% by 2026, faster than the average growth for all occupations.* Demand for geospatial experts cuts across a wide range of industries, from finance and insurance to healthcare, law enforcement and national security.
As a graduate of the online BS Geosciences degree program with a concentration in geospatial technology, you'll be prepared to pursue or advance your career in a variety of roles, including:
- Climate change analyst
- Environmental health specialist
- Environmental restoration planner
- Industrial ecologist
- Environmental chemist
Curriculum
Our geospatial degree online concentration curriculum provides a solid foundation in the physical sciences, while offering specialized coursework in observational and analytical skills.
UMS provides cloud-based virtual environments in some courses to give you access to the technology you need for your degree – and your career. Learn more about our virtual environments.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in geospatial technology program includes:
- General education
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All bachelor's students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Develop technically correct maps and products using geospatial data to visualize spatial patterns
- Communicate the results of geospatial analyses using audience specific tools and technologies to internal and external stakeholders
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to recognize occurrences and patterns within the scope of the geosciences
- Develop a professional identity from which to make globally, socially, and ethically responsible geoscientific decisions that are in line with legal and organizational policy requirements
- Integrate fundamental geographic and geological principles to solve environmental concerns and human-related issues
- Justify the appropriate field and laboratory tools, technologies, and methods to solve problems in various geoscience settings
