Spatial Data Science
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Program Contact Information
Website: https://ess.utah.edu/
260 Central Campus Dr., Rm 4625
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: 801-581-8218
Program Description
The MSSDS is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply data science approaches to geospatial data. The program of study includes 7 core courses providing in-depth spatial data science training and 9 elective credit hours to help students understand how these skills may be applied to real world problems. The core classes include a 1 credit class where students will develop professional skills that complement the technical skills and to prepare them for employment. Students assemble a portfolio demonstrating mastery of selected spatial data science skills and present this in their final semester.
Approved Combined/Dual Degrees
BS Geography and MS Geographic Information Science
Program Admissions Requirements
Incoming students are expected to have the following courses or equivalent experience:
GEOG 3100 Introduction to GIS
GEOG 3020 Geographical Analysis or an upper division basic statistics course
GEOG 4140 Advanced Methods in GIS
An introductory-level programming course, or equivalent experience, is strongly recommended.