Bachelor of Geospatial Sciences at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

University Rank:#1001

The Geospatial Sciences at Kennesaw State University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the Kennesaw campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 14, 2027.

About Bachelor of Geospatial Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Sciences

The Geospatial Sciences (GSS) degree integrates various geospatial technologies with applied research. The geospatial science degree will provide you with training in theory and application of geospatial technologies, including Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing, and land surveying.

The U.S. Geological Survey1 defines GIS, remote sensing, and land surveying as:

Geographic Information System (GIS): a computer system that analyzes and displays geographically referenced information.
Remote Sensing: the process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation at a distance (typically from satellite or aircraft).
Surveying or Land Surveying: the technique, profession, art, and science determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles between them.

As a geospatial science major at Kennesaw State, you will build fundamental knowledge of geospatial skills, along with specific content in one of three concentrations:

Human-Environment Systems
Information Systems
Land Surveying

As a Geospatial Sciences graduate from KSU, you will be able to manipulate, analyze, assess, and visualize significant data used for digital mapping and map imaging to solve key issues. You'll be able to pursue careers related to crime analysis, emergency services, engineering, epidemiology, environmental management, forestry, housing, marketing, military sciences, sustainability, land surveying, transportation, urban planning, utilities, and many others.

COST OF ATTENDANCE

The B.S. in Geospatial Sciences (GSS) degree integrates various geospatial technologies with applied research domains. A Geospatial Sciences degree from KSU provides you both theory and application of geospatial technologies (such as drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/unmanned aerial systems (UASs)/global positioning systems (GPSs), including geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and land surveying.

Disciplines

Department of Geography and Anthropology

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Geospatial Sciences at Kennesaw State University

Entry Requirements

GPA Requirement

Graduation from high school with GPA of 2.5 with qualifying SAT/ACT test scores

(If educated outside of the United States, the required official evaluation
must indicate GPA)

First-Year Student Announcement:

First-year students applying to Kennesaw State University for the Summer, and Fall 2023 semesters may be admitted without an ACT or SAT score if they have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

_{* Students who have a GPA of less than 3.2 should submit official ACT or SAT scores along with their high school transcript to be considered for admission.}

_{*For students who were educated outside the United States, the GPA must be reflected on the official evaluation (see requirements below). Kennesaw State will review the official evaluation.}

_{**Being exempt from SAT/ACT does not guarantee that students are also exempt from the English proficiency requirement if they are citizens of non-English speaking countries (see the Validation of English Proficiency section below).}

_{Note: Test scores are still required for some scholarships (e.g. Zell Miller) and programs (e.g. Architecture).}

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Geospatial Sciences

What can you do with a Geospatial Sciences degree?

The U.S. Department of Labor has recently identified geospatial analysis as one of the leading areas of employment in the coming decades. Below are examples of jobs you can obtain with a Geospatial Sciences degree from KSU.

Cartographer
Geospatial Analyst
Geospatial Architect
Geospatial Programmer
Geospatial Web Developer

GIS Coordinator
GIS Specialist
GIS Technician
Planning Technician
Water GIS Specialist

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Geospatial Sciences at Kennesaw State University

Application Fee 40

How to Apply for Bachelor of Geospatial Sciences at Kennesaw State University

Please use the Common Application if any of the following are true:

You are a student who is still in high school and without college credit
You have earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual enrollment credit, AP/IB credit)
You graduated high school less than 5 years ago and earned less than 30 credit hours of college credit (if you attended any college).

Bachelor of Geospatial Sciences at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw