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Geospatial Technology Minor

Minor (M)

Undergraduate Minor

Allendale • Face to face (?) • 21-23 Credits

Face to face

Students are required to come to a GVSU campus for face-to-face instruction to complete the program requirements. Instruction is face-to-face (though some courses may be offered online in addition).

Hybrid

Students come to a GVSU campus more than one time a semester for face-to-face instruction, with additional class meetings online. Instruction is online and face-to-face.

Low Residency

Students come to a GVSU campus no more than one time a semester (e.g., one weekend, week, class session, etc.). Instruction is mostly online.

Online

Students are not required to come to any GVSU campus to complete the program requirements. Instruction is fully online.

The geospatial technology minor provides specialized knowledge in geographic information science (GIS), remote sensing, and computer cartography.

Overview

This technology is used in various fields, including urban planning, environmental management, agriculture, transportation, and disaster response. Students study spatial relationships and patterns, helping to solve complex problems and improve decision-making processes.

Foundational coursework focuses on computer cartography, GIS, and remote sensing. You will take electives across disciplines with topics ranging from coding, natural resource management, computer science, geology, and more. 

Geospatial technology is one of the most important emerging fields in the United States, offering top jobs across various sectors. Studying these technologies gives you a competitive edge in the job market, and combining any major with geospatial technology creates a versatile hybrid skill set. Additionally, you can achieve a GIS certificate with no extra financial cost, making this program flexible and affordable.

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