Geospatial Intelligence and Sustainability, BA

36 credit hours

The Geospatial Intelligence and Sustainability major prepares students with both technical proficiency and subject matter expertise to address complex societal challenges. Through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum, students develop hands-on skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial data analysis, earning a stackable GIS certificate as part of their studies.

This program enables students to apply geospatial technologies and data-driven decision making in diverse fields, including International Security and Sustainability, Public History, and Public Health. Graduates are equipped to foster positive change, combining a thorough understanding of pressing issues with competencies highly sought-after in today’s job market. Whether pursuing careers in sustainable communities, public policy, or advocacy, students are prepared to excel professionally while making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Major Coursework

18 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CAH 20501 - Fundamentals of Applied AI Credit Hour: 3
GEO 10100 - World Regional Geography Credit Hour: 3
GEO 20000 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Credit Hour: 3
GEO 20400 - Remote Sensing Credit Hour: 3
GEO 30000 - Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Credit Hour: 3
GEO 30200 - Droning and Coding Credit Hour: 3

Concentration Area Coursework

Students personalize their academic experience by selecting 15 credits from one or more of the following concentration areas. At least 9 credits must be completed at the 30000-40000 levels in the student’s chosen concentration:

International Peace and Security Concentration Area
PHS 24100 - Introduction to Global Health Credit Hour: 3
PS 30000 - Comparative Analysis Credit Hour: 3
PS 31600 - Global Environmental Policy Credit Hour: 3
PS 33050 - Political Economy Credit Hour: 3
PS 38000 - Diplomatic Affairs: Peace and Conflict Resolution Credit Hour: 3
PS 38200 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hour: 3
PS 38400 - International Relations Theory Credit Hour: 3
PS 38700 - Paris 1919: Making of the Modern World Credit Hour: 3
Public History Concentration Area
CAH 36500 - Digital Research Credit Hour: 3
COM 12300 - Media Design Foundations Credit Hour: 3
HIST 20100 - Historical Methods Credit Hour: 3
HIST 30200 - Public History Credit Hour: 3
HIST 36300 - Revolution in the Modern World Credit Hour: 3
HIST 36400 - Migration in World History Credit Hour: 3
Public Health Concentration Area
CCJ 20000 - Criminology Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 33900 - History of Criminal Justice Credit Hour: 3
GEO 10300 - Human Geography Credit Hour: 3
PHS 20000 - Foundations of Public Health Credit Hour: 3
PHS 22000 - Public Health and Social Justice Credit Hour: 3
PHS 33200 - Environmental Health Credit Hour: 3
PHS 36000 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credit Hour: 3
PHS 38300 - Research Methods in Public Health Credit Hour: 3
SOC 32100 - Urban Sociology Credit Hour: 3
Students can choose to complete 15 credit hours from across the areas of concentration or petition to the department head to count other 30000-level BSC, CAH, CCJ, ESC, GEO, PHS, or PS courses as substitutions.

Practical Application Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

CAH 44444 - Internship Credit Hour: 1-6

Notes:

Students in this program are required to complete MTH 14100 Basic Statistics to satisfy their General Education requirement in Math.

No duplication of coursework within the program is permitted.