Geography & Geospatial Analysis

Western Colorado University

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Western Colorado University

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

CO 81231

Western Colorado University Kelley Hall 240 1 Western Way Gunnison

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2022 5-Jul-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 775 / credit

Apply Date 5-Jul-2022

Next Intake October-2022

Geography & Geospatial Analysis

About

Analyze geographic patterns, relationship and connections. In the program, youâ€™ll study natural and human-altered landscapes. Coupled with courses in Geospatial Analysis, youâ€™ll build on the traditional tools of geography by combining data, maps and aerial images to analyze landscapes and how they change over time. Through the dynamic curriculum, youâ€™ll learn about the critical interplay between geography and population growth to further understand how urban expansion impacts a cityâ€™s tax policies. Youâ€™ll come to understand how places came to be through maps, photos and satellite images and analyze spatial patterns of human activity using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Western Colorado Universityâ€™s unique location in the Gunnison Valley offers insights into some of the ways geography, human populations and environmental conditions intersect. Its example will give you first-hand insights into the influence of global trends on local spaces. Charting a course Students in the Introduction to GIS course learn mapping, data formats, data acquisition, and quantitative analysis of spatial data. The laboratory component emphasizes practical applications of GIS to contemporary problems including but not limited to watershed analysis, land-use planning, environmental assessment, and market analysis.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be considered for graduate programs at Western, you must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have earned the degree at an institution recognized and approved to award such credentials. Western does not admit international students as non-degree-seeking students.

International graduate students seeking admission to any of Western’s graduate programs must submit an online application, official degree-conferring university transcript(s) or an official course-by-course credential evaluation, and specific program requirements. All documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

English Program Requirements

Request your official TOEFL, IELTS, ACT and/or SAT exam scores to be sent to Western. See below for TOEFL and IELTS requirements.

For 2022 semesters, ACT/SAT are optional. However, international students must still provide proof of English proficiency via the TOEFL or IELTS.

Career

Career preparation starts your first year at Western and is the primary focus of every degree. Visit Career Services in Library 120 or online to discover your interests, define your goals, and land the career of your dreams. The data below is automatically collected by Burning Glass Technologies, a firm that sources job market data and provides analytics. The statistics illustrate general trends in U.S. careers, but do not precisely represent every job and salary. What could my career look like with this degree?

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 775

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Complete Western’s Online Application or the Common Application.
Request your official high school transcript to be sent to Western. Your official transcript can be mailed, faxed, emailed or sent through an electronic service (Parchment, Naviance, e-scrip, etc.)
Submit the $30 application fee. This can be paid online with the application or by calling the Cashier’s Office at 970.943.3003.
Optional for 2022 semesters: Send your official ACT and/or SAT test scores to Western (ACT code: 0536, SAT code: 4946).

If you are submitting an application via the Common Application, self-reported information on the Common Application must be verified by official high school transcript(s) and ACT and/or SAT scores for a student to be considered for admission at Western. Please arrange to have those official documents sent to Western’s Admissions Office.