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Salisbury University Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology Master of Science in GIS and Public Administration Department of Geography and Geosciences 1101 Camden Ave Salisbury, MD 21801 US   Phone: 1-410-543-6456 Fax: 1-410-548-4506   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-GIS and Public Administration On Campus Online   The Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Public Administration degree is a direct response to the increasing value in using GIS technology to allocate scarce resources in support of informed public policy decisions. Full integration of GIS into the workplace will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of geographic oriented activities, such as law enforcement, fire protection, marketing, land use, public health, revenue collections, transportation, etc. The degree is designed to enhance the GIS proficiency of professionals working in government, business and non-profit organizations (NPOs). With such proficiency these professionals will be well equipped to integrate and apply this new technology in their respective fields. Because it is primarily online, this Master’s program is targeted at precisely those working professionals who could/did not acquire a GIS background as part of their primary training. It is designed to meet their needs while they continue to hold their position in their chosen field.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree from accredited institution  Pre-Requisite Courses None, but GIS coursework is preferable  International Student Requirements US Govt limits the number of online courses that international students may take at one time. This may hinder degree progress.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Management experience GIS experience  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 156  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 436  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $595  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $9828  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable