Computational Geospatial Science, Minor

Saint Louis University’s minor in computational geospatial science teaches you the theories and skills needed to clean, map and draw inferences from data. A minor in computational geospatial science can help prepare you for a career in government, academia or the private sector.

One of the fastest-growing industries in the United States, computational geospatial science incorporates data and mapping to examine real-world problems and find solutions.

Required Courses
SOC 4650Principles and Methods of GIScience 3
SOC 4660Intermediate Geographic Information Systems3
SOC 4670Spatial Demography – Applied Spatial Statistics3
Elective Courses
Select two of the following:6
Demographic Methods, Analysis, and Public Policy
Forensic GIS
Applied Spatial Analysis for Social Sciences
Total Credits15

Continuation Standards

Students with a minor in computational geospatial science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in courses for the computational geospatial science minor.