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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Admission Requirements
University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities wants to help you reach your educational goals. Discover the admissions requirements that will let you become the next UHCL Hawk.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
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.
Cost Information
Investigate the direction of your future with this look into the prospective costs
of a degree from UHCL.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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Fall
Priority - July 15
Final - August 1 -
Spring
Priority - November 1
Final - December 1 -
Summer
Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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Spring 2024Priority - December 1
Final - January 8
Returning UHCL Students - January 10 -
Summer 2024Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28 -
Fall 2024Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Deadline - May 1
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Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Human Sciences and Humanities holds a number of specialized accreditations, including accreditations and approval from the Commission of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education; the Association for Behavior Analysis International; the National Association of School Psychologists. The Council on Social Work Education has also accredited our bachelor’s degree in social work. Our Fitness and Human Performance curriculum has been recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association for preparing students to successfully enter into the career field. The Human Factors Certificate and Applied Cognitive Psychology Program are accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Faculty
Jeff Lash
Associate Professor of Geography,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3417
Email: Lash@uhcl.edu
Office: SSB2109.02