The program is aligned with the Geographic Information Science & Technology (GIST) Body of Knowledge (BoK) established by the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) as well as established DACUMs (Developing a Curriculum) for Geospatial Technologies, as supported by the Department of Labor occupational designations.?

A required internship, senior research methods course, and senior research seminar utilize facilities and expertise from local municipalities, and other organizations, several of which have employed graduates from Elmhurst College with a background provided by the department.

Students will take required coursework in a variety of areas to develop their spatial skill sets and hone their technical skills making them appropriate for entry-level positions as GIS technicians or graduate study, as distinctly defined by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Geospatial Technology Competency Model in 2010. It is crucial that students work closely with their academic advisor as early as possible upon entering the program to establish a planned schedule of coursework.?

Transfer students with an interest in applied geospatial technologies will undoubtedly satisfy several major requirements upon transfer, but should consult with their academic advisor upon acceptance to the College.