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Department of Geospatial Science

Measurement. Observation. Analysis.

Geospatial Science uses geography and information technology to understand the people, places, and processes of the earth. 

The discipline is a science foremost because the scientific method is used to answer questions and draw conclusions, but also because the discipline acts as a bridge between the human and physical sciences. 

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Major in Geospatial Science

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

In Virginia’s only undergraduate geospatial science program, you’ll foster a more complete understanding of our world and empower smarter, data-driven decisions with a focus on environmental studies.

Minors:

  • Environmental Studies 
  • Geospatial Science
  • GIS, Remote Sensing, and Data Analytics
  • GIS, Remote Sensing, and Visualization 
  • Global Perspectives 
  • Geospatial Intelligence
Program descriptions and catalog listing for Geospatial Science

Your Future in Geospatial Science

The U.S. Department of Labor has recently identified geospatial analysis as one of the leading areas of employment in the coming decades. Graduates of Radford University’s Geospatial Science Department often are quickly employed in government positions and at private business, or they attend graduate school.  

Where do our graduates work today? 

    • GIS Analyst - IHS Market
    • Geospatial Web Developer - ICF International
    • GIS Analyst - World View Solutions
    • Cartographer - Norfolk Southern Railroad
    • GIS Coordinator - Pulaski County, VA
    • GIS Technician - NASA Develop
    • Google Map Field Operations Specialist - Google
    • Geographer - Dewberry

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