Course Overview

The GIST program provides students with broad exposure to the geospatial technologies of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as well as applying these technics to specific application areas. This undergraduate degree requires coursework from one of three tracks: Computation, Design, and Analysis (CDA), Earth Systems Analysis (ESA), or Human Systems and Society (HSS). Students receive a rigorous and modern-day education and training in GIST with application knowledge in physical and human geography. The CDA track is more computational and information technology centered and focuses on addressing technical issues, algorithm development, and software tool development. The ESA track is for students interested in studying the Earth sciences and assessing the natural resources of the Earth through a foundation in biogeography, climate, geomorphology, soil science, geology, and ecosystem science. The HSS track is for students interested in social sciences, human/environment relationships, and the planning and management of human resources and urban environments.

General Eligibility

Undergraduate students who meet the following general admission requirements at the time of application are assured admission to  A&M-Central Texas:

• Minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA on a 4.0 scale;

• Minimum 30 academic, college-level transferable semester hours. Applicants pursuing an Applied Science or Aviation Science degree may meet this requirement utilizing select workforce education credit from an approved Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree upon completion of 45 hours, to include all general education courses within the AAS.

• Must be eligible to return to all previously attended colleges or universities.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• The University requires all students to take at least one year of a foreign language. This requirement is completed by having taken two units of the same foreign language in high school, completing one year of the same foreign language in college or completing the credit-by-examination process.

  Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or. Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test)