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
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
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