Geospatial Sciences

Major(s)

Geospatial Sciences (Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science

Major requirements (52-53 hours):

  1. One course from: GEO 200(3), GLG 110(4), GLG 171(3), GRY 100(3), GRY 108(3), GRY 135(3), GRY 142(3), PLN 100(3).
  2. Field Experience from: GRY 301(3) or 353(3) or 470(3) or another pre-approved course such as an internship, directed study, or similar field-based experience.
  3. GEO 360(3), GEO 363(4), PLN 367(3).
  4. GEO 551(3), 561(3), 562(3), 566(3), 568(3), 572(3).
  5. CSC 130(3).
  6. One statistics course from: AGR 330(3), MTH 340(3), PSY 200(3), QBA 237(3), REC 328(3), SOC 220(3).
  7. Three additional hours with GEO course code.
  8. Nine additional hours from: GEO or GRY courses numbered 275 or higher; TCM 110(3); MTH 136(3) or higher; CSC 131(4), CSC 335(3).
  9. Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of the field experience requirement.

University level requirements:

  1. General Education Program and Requirements
  2. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Minor(s)

Geospatial Sciences

Bachelor of Science
  1. One course from: GEO 200(3), GLG 110(4), GLG 171(3), GRY 1003), GRY 108(3), GRY 135(3), GRY 142(3), PLN 100(3).
  2. GEO 360(3), 363(4), 551(3).
  3. Three additional hours from GEO courses numbered 300 or higher. Note: Students majoring in geography must complete six hours of GEO courses numbered 300 or higher to avoid overlap with the major degree requirements.

Accelerated graduate program in Geography and Geology

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Geography and Geology program and begin taking graduate course work as they complete the work for a bachelor’s degree. A maximum of 12 hours of graduate credit may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree (Mixed Credit). Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific admission requirements.

Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.

Accelerated graduate program in Natural and Applied Science

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Master of Natural and Applied Science program and begin taking graduate course work as they complete the work for a bachelor’s degree. A maximum of 12 hours of graduate credit may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree (Mixed Credit). Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific admission requirements.

Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.

Accelerated graduate program in Professional Studies

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Master of Professional Studies program and begin taking graduate course work as they complete the work for a bachelor’s degree. A maximum of 12 hours of graduate credit may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree (Mixed Credit). Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific admission requirements.

Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.

Accelerated graduate certificate in Science Content

Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Science Content certificate program and begin taking graduate course work as they complete the work for a bachelor’s degree. A maximum of 12 hours of graduate credit may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate certificate (Mixed Credit). Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific admission requirements.

Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.