Program Details
The University of the Potomac offers an online GIS degree, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Geospatial Intelligence, for those interested in entering this exciting field that combines geography and technology. With this online geography degree, students learn to use remote sensing and digital cartography in a program that helps you learn to use technology to better create maps. Courses in the GIS concentration will likely include:
- Principles of Geography and Digital Cartography
- Introduction to Data and Data Management
- Principles of Geospatial Intelligence and GIS Technology
- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
- Geospatial Technology in Analytics
All degrees in the computer science field begin with core courses that form a strong foundation that the concentration courses build upon. These programs teach students to design, build, and problem-solve computer hardware and software systems. Although a flexible online degree, it still features the same rigorous standards, expert faculty, and relevant technology students would find on-campus.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of the Potomac is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentAdmission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Interview, Official High School Transcript/GED Score