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Education and Training

The Geospatial Center at Saint Louis University is committed to enhancing undergraduate and graduate education. Below are a variety of programs and educational opportunities available to students.

Geospatial Research at SLU
 

Degree Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics
    Saint Louis University’s Bachelor of Science program in geoinformatics and geospatial analytics prepares graduates for geospatial careers around the globe. It combines theory and practice to train the geospatial professionals of tomorrow.

  • Master of Science in Geographic Information Science
    Saint Louis University’s master’s program in geographic information science addresses an increasing demand for professionals with geospatial science skills. It offers a combination of geospatial theory and practical training.

  • Ph.D. in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics
    Students in Saint Louis University's geoinformatics and geospatial analytics doctoral program study the science and technology dealing with the acquisition, storage, processing production, presentation and dissemination of geoinformation using the theory and practical implications of geodesy within information science infrastructure. 

Certificate Programs and Minors

Workforce Development Courses and Certificates

St. Louis is fast becoming a hub for the rapidly growing geospatial industry. Workforce development plays a critical role in supporting this ecosystem.

The Geospatial Center is taking a leading role in training and developing the next generation of geospatial experts. Through the Saint Louis University Workforce Center, we offer a wide range of short-term courses that succinctly introduce industry professionals to the fundamentals of geospatial science as well as more advanced topics. Upskill your amazing workforce at SLU.

Here is a sample of the courses we offer:

Learn more about geospatial courses focusing on professional development offered through the Geospatial/Saint Louis University Workforce Center. Custom curricula can be designed for interested partners.

Teaching Labs

  • Geoinformatics Learning Lab
    Located in room 110 of Des Peres Hall, this teaching lab has 30 computers running Windows 10 (6.5TB storage, 132GB RAM, Intel i9 Processor) installed latest remote sensing, GIS, and GPS software packages (ArcGIS Pro/Desktop, ENVI+IDL, SARscape, QGIS, SPSS, R, Python, Trimble Pathfinder Office, Microsoft Office, GeoDA, GeoDaSpace).
  • GIS Mapping Lab
    Located in Morrissey Hall, Rm 3600, this teaching lab has 28 computers running Windows 10 installed latest GIS and spatial statistics software packages (ArcGIS Pro/Desktop, QGIS, SPSS, R, Python, Microsoft Office, GeoDA, GeoDaSpace).
  • Civil Engineering Computing Lab
    Located in McDonnell Douglas Hall, Room 2110, this teaching lab has 24 computers running Windows 10 with latest GIS/GPS software.