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Geographic Information Science

Overview

Official Name of Program

Geographic Information Science

Plan Code

GIS-MS

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Earth, Environmental and Geospatial Sciences

Career

Graduate

Degree Designation

MS - Master of Science

HEGIS Code

2206.00

NYSED Program Code

35440 - GIS-MS

CIP Code

45.0702

The MS-GISc program leads to a Master's of Science in GISc, and requires 40 credits of coursework. The curriculum of the MS-GISc program is comprised of three key elements: 4 core courses (14 credits), 5-6 electives (18 credits), and an 8-credit capstone research experience, with options for either a traditional Master's Thesis, or a combination of an applied research project and professional experience through an internship, (PEAR option –Professional Experience and Applied Research-PSM) for a total of 40 credits to complete the degree.

Requirements

Completion requirement
Earn at least 40 credits
Completion requirement
Earn at least 14 credits from the following:
  • 1015141
  • 1015191
  • 1015211
  • 1015221
Completion requirement
Earn at least 18 credits from the following:
  • 1015181
  • 1216771
  • 1216791
  • 1015201
  • 1216781
  • 1015231
  • 1015241
  • 1015251
  • 1087221
  • 1087231
  • 1092081
  • 1183071
  • 1216801
  • 1015271
  • 1216821
  • 1015281

  • Of the 18 elective credits required for the degree, up to 9 credits of courses may be taken in a cognate discipline, with permission of program advisor.

  • Students in the PEAR Option must take 12 credits of their electives in Professional Skills courses within the department, or in Health Sciences Dept., Environmental Engineering, or other appropriate program, in consultation with their program advisor, and reflecting their future career plans.)

Completion requirement
Earn at least 8 credits
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1207641
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1015291
    AND     1015261

  • The MS-GISc Program at Lehman has been officially recognized as a Professional Science Master's (PSM) by the National PSM Association (NPSMA). The NPSMA describes PSM programs as follows: "The Professional Science Master's (PSM) is an innovative, new graduate degree designed to allow students to pursue advanced training in science or mathematics, while simultaneously developing workplace skills highly valued by employers. PSM programs consist of two years of academic training in an emerging or interdisciplinary area, along with a professional component that may include internships and "cross-training" in workplace skills, such as business, communications, and regulatory affairs. All have been developed in concert with employers and are designed to dovetail into present and future professional career opportunities." (from http://www.sciencemasters.com/) 

  • Completion of the PEAR Option of the MS-GISc fulfills the requirements for the PSM.