Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Technologies, Applications, and Research (M.A.)

The Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Technologies, Applications, and Research program offers a Master’s degree only. 

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Important: Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation are required of all applicants. 

 

Read the Application Instructions​ page for full details.

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See the test score requirements for this program.

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Below are specific requirements also needed for this program:

• Résumé

• A Statement of purpose is required: 

  • Please describe your plans for graduate study or research and for your future occupation or profession. Include any information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and qualifications for graduate study at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Recommended length is a concise 2-4 pages.

• A Personal History Statement is also required:

  • Required of all applicants. This statement will be used in conjunction with your application for graduate admission and financial support. Note that the Personal History Statement should not duplicate the Statement of Purpose. Recommended length is a concise 1-3 pages.

  • UC Santa Cruz is interested in a diverse and inclusive graduate student population. In an essay, discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how you might contribute to social or cultural diversity within your chosen field; and/or how you might serve educationally underrepresented segments of society with your degree.

• (Optional) Work Sample or Portfolio:

  • ​Please submit a project demonstration or work sample if you have GIS project experience. You will include this on the Additional Information section of the online application. This is optional; it is not required for your application to be considered for admission.

• (Optional) Field Experience 

  • ​If you have any GIS Work sample/Portfolio or field experience that you consider relevant, please upload this as a single PDF document in the Additional Information section of the application. This may include a previous GIS project report, field data collection, conference proceeding, data analysis demonstration, GitHub repository showcasing GIS programming, or cartography samples. Submissions should be relevant to GIS, remote sensing, or geospatial survey work and demonstrate your skills and experience in the field. While optional, this is a valuable opportunity to highlight your expertise and professional accomplishments.

  • NOTE:  If you are providing both a field experience document and a work sample/portfolio document, upload these as a single PDF document in the Additional Information section of the application. 

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See the application deadline

 

Contact the program

 

Read more about this program:

https://envs.ucsc.edu/graduate/ma-program​

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