GIS and Geoinformatics Program
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geoinformatics is crucial to developing the technology, policies, standards, human resources and related activities necessary to maintain and preserve spatial data. Using an interdisciplinary teaching model, Mines’ GIS and Geoinformatics graduate program gives graduate students hands-on experience in geospatial training and advanced application, and quantitative analysis of GIs and remote sensing. Graduates in this program will enhance their skills, stay ahead of the technology curve and advance their careers to become top-notch professionals and leaders in their field.
- Master of Science in GIS & GeoInformatics (Non-Thesis)
- Graduate Certificate of GIS & GeoInformatics: Geospatial Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate of GIS & GeoInformatics: GIS for Geohazards Evaluation
- Graduate Certificate of GIS & GeoInformatics: GIS for Environmental Studies
- Graduate Certificate of GIS & GeoInformatics: GIS for Natural Resources Assessment
Program Requirements
Graduate Certificate
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
- Statement of Purpose: Not Required. Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
Masters Non-Thesis
- Bachelor’s Degree: Required
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Only one letter of recommendation is required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
- For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the English Proficiency requirement
Tuition
| CREDIT HOURS | TOTAL ONLINE TUITION & FEES Fall and Spring 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | $1,151 |
| 2.0 | $2,211 |
| 3.0 | $3,271 |
| 4.0 | $4,331 |
| 5.0 | $5,391 |
| 6.0 | $6,451 |
| 7.0 | $7,511 |
| 8.0 | $8,571 |
| 9.0 | $9,631 |
| 10.0 | $10,691 |
| 11.0 | $11,751 |
| 12.0 | $12,811 |
| 13.0 | $13,871 |
| 14.0 | $14,931 |
| 15.0 | $15,991 |
- Employer contributions are routinely applied to cover a portion of this cost.>
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FEES
- All registered students will be assessed the Technology Fee: $83 during the fall and spring semesters and $41 in the summer.
- Students may be assessed additional fees (course, lab, etc.) based on their enrollment.
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GIS and Geoinformatics Faculty
Wendy Zhou
Program Director, GIS & Geoinformatics | Professor, Geology & Geological Engineering
H. Sebnem Duzgun
Associate Director, GIS & Geoinformatics
Terri S. Hogue
Professor and Department Head, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Wendy Fisher
Teaching Associate Professor, Computer Science
Zane Jobe
Research Associate Professor, Geology and Geological Engineering
Kamina Singha
Professor, Geology and Geological Engineering
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