A Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems is a STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics) designated program degree which can help students find
work in urban planning, geovisualization, and resource management. These fields combine
the utilization of technology and environmental science to map, research, and analyze
the geography of the Earth.
Geography majors complete a program of study that leads to a general geography degree
and includes major electives that allow them to focus more specifically on a particular
area of Geography. The program prepares students to understand the environment around
us and interpret human and non-human patterns across the Earth's surface.
A professionally oriented program aimed at undergraduate students interested in incorporating
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cartography, and/or Remote Sensing into their
programs.
This minor is a professionally oriented program designed to familiarize students with
the social, economic, political, and physical aspects of the major urban issues of
our time and introduce students to the basic professional skills and strategies used
to improve the urban environment.
New students applying to San Jose State University can select their major during the
admission application process, get help from our undergraduate advisor, and learn
more about our undergraduate and minors programs.
