Pocatello,
ID,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geographic Information Science in Pocatello United States | Idaho State University
Idaho State University
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Pocatello United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,152
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The MSGIS program equips students with the expertise to excel as geospatial researchers and GIS professionals. This curriculum emphasizes developing skills in gathering, organizing, visualizing, modeling, and interpreting spatial data, with a practical focus on real-world geographic applications. Designed as an interdisciplinary exploration, the MSGIS examines the principles, operations, and evolution of spatial information systems and their research applications. Participants will engage in rigorous technical training, studying scientific methodologies, analytical tools, and spatial data techniques - including hypothesis development, geospatial data collection, and advanced spatial analysis methods.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International students who have not graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States and whose native language is not English normally must achieve satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System test (IELTS). In recognition of the fact that COVID-19 has made it significantly difficult for many students to register for and take these tests, we are allowing students to take the Duolingo English Test in lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS test for applicants applying for admittance. Minimum of a 3.0 GPA required for newly admitted or current/former ISU Graduate Students. GPA required may be higher based on availability.
Toefl Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section, Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the computer test, Toefl Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the paper test. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Photocopies of TOEFL and/or IELTS scores will not be accepted.
Toefl Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section, Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the computer test, Toefl Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the paper test. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Photocopies of TOEFL and/or IELTS scores will not be accepted.
Tuition
USD
30,152