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Academics

Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science

Why Choose Geographic Information Science at WIU?

  • GIS laboratory with the latest GIS and mapping software and a meteorology laboratory with a weather station, computer systems that produce maps and analyses of National Weather Service data through a shared weather radar
  • Paid internships at the GIS Center create opportunities for top students to work on real-world GIS projects.
  • Faculty members hold doctoral degrees from distinguished universities across the United States
  • Small class sizes mean that students receive one-on-one attention from faculty members
  • Grant funding gives students the chance to conduct hands-on scientific research under the guidance of department members

Program Availability

  • Macomb
  • Online

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • National Information Solutions Cooperative in Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO
  • MGP Inc in Des Plaines, IL
  • City of Naperville, IL
  • Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Mankato, MN

Scholarships

Íæż½ã½ã awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.