Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Where Data Collection and Creativity Meet

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of surveyors, cartographers, photogrammetrists and mapping technicians is expected to grow 19 percent through 2018. With a minor in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, you can meet the increasing demand for fast, accurate and complete geographic information for emerging businesses that are being transformed by new technology and require employees who possess the technical skill set to remain current.

Advantages of a Minor in Geographic Information Systems

Your study of GIS will provide interdisciplinary outlook to your studies, especially if you have career aspirations in business, government or higher education. This minor is perfectly suited for students who are technologically competent but also solution-oriented, as you study and apply the crucial theories, methodologies and technology driving contemporary GIS. It will also complement a range of majors, including geology, environmental science, history and more.

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Degree Requirements

This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree. 

Geographic Information Systems Minor

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