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Are you curious about the challenges and rewards of learning a rapidly growing field that uses technology such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), digital maps, satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence? What if you could learn to use a diverse array of computer technology and science to solve environmental problems, manage resources, and enhance the quality of life in your community, or even around the world?
Careers in geographic information science and technology (GIST) are among the top three fastest-growing fields nationwide as reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Geospatial job market growth rests upon a broad knowledge base of geospatial technology (computer cartography, digital mapping, GPS, satellite and aerial remote sensing) and comprehensive, geographic literacy (understanding people, places and the environment).
The GIST program provides a state-of-the-art foundation for a career in applying geographic information systems (GIS) and all these related technologies towards a vast array of potential careers, including cartographer, GIS analyst, computer mapping, photogrammetrist, surveyor, public works and utilities engineering, urban and regional planning GIS, environmental managers/scientist/engineer, and site location and market suitability analysts. GIS is often the behind-the-scenes infrastructure in everyday life, supporting our water, electricity, transportation business operations, and every other facet of civilization. It is also used to do market research, navigate and route traffic (MapQuest, GoogleMaps, Yahoo, etc.), and perform many daily activities that are often taken for granted (bus routes, school attendance zones, mobile phone location-based services).
ECU's GIST program provides a cutting-edge program in all these technologies of GIS, remote sensing, cartography, GPS and computer science (including the information technology to design, plan and implement GIS). In addition, several advanced areas of application are available, such as coastal and marine GIS, terrestrial laser scanning and advanced computer cartography. The program is strongly linked to demand for highly trained geospatial analysts and encourages active participation in internship and applied research projects, including private business, nonprofits, environmental groups and foundations, local, state and federal government agencies, and the military.
ECU Advantage
ECU's GIST program has a national reputation for applying GIS, with especially strong recognition for applications to environmental resources, hazards and coasts. Our program is focused on the undergraduate student and ensuring you acquire the latest GIS software, IT and spatial data analysis skills. ECU's GIST degree is one of only a few available at the undergraduate level nationwide with such depth and breadth of geospatial education and training. Hence, our alumni are poised to out-compete graduates from other programs with less geospatial and IT competency.
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