The major has six areas of emphasis:
- Civil/Public
- Data and Technology
- Earth Technology
- Emergency Management Response
- Geographic
- Geography
At Northwest, students work directly with geography faculty who specialize in GIS. The interdisciplinary program is designed for students interested in spatial technology careers, including urban planning, precision agriculture, remote sensing, cartography and global positioning systems. Additionally, students have access to several state-of-the-art computer labs and the latest versions of industry-standard GIS software packages to ensure they are competitive in the job market.
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