COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Science in Geospatial Science at University of New Hampshire is a 10-course professional degree requiring a minimum of 30 credits, designed to build strong technical and applied skills in GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and geospatial programming. The program consists of at least eight core courses, two elective courses, and a professional capstone, ensuring that students gain both breadth and depth in geospatial technologies and analytical methods.The core curriculum begins with foundational and applied GIS training, including GSS 805 Applied Geographic Information Systems (or NR 860 GIS in Natural Resources), followed by GSS 815 Online GIS and Web Mapping, which develops skills in modern web-based spatial tools. Students also complete GSS 825 Applied Geospatial Programming, which introduces computational methods for spatial data analysis, and GSS 827 Applied Drone Remote Sensing, focusing on data collection using UAV technologies. Remote sensing is further strengthened through NR 857 Remote Sensing of the Environment (or equivalent courses such as NR 859 or ESCI 878), which trains students to analyze satellite and aerial imagery. Field-based skills are developed through GSS 867 Surveying and Geospatial Field Methods (or ESCI 871 Positioning for Ocean Mapping), ensuring practical experience in spatial data acquisition.In addition to core technical training, students must complete a statistics course chosen from a broad list covering applied statistics, regression, data mining, and experimental design, reflecting the program’s strong quantitative emphasis. Two elective courses allow students to specialize further in areas such as GIS, remote sensing, programming, databases, or statistical analysis, with options across multiple departments including computer science, earth sciences, biology, and mathematics.The program culminates in GSS 900 Professional Preparations in Geospatial Science, a capstone course focused on career readiness, professional skills, and integration of geospatial knowledge into real-world applications. Overall, the degree blends technical training, data science, and applied geospatial problem-solving to prepare graduates for careers in government, environmental management, urban planning, technology, and research.