Saint Louis University’s minor in geospatial analysis and visualization teaches you the theories and skills needed to clean, map and draw inferences from data. A minor in geospatial analysis and visualization from SLU can help prepare you for a career in government, academia or the private sector.
One of the fastest-growing industries in the United States, geospatial analysis and visualization incorporates data and mapping to examine real-world problems and find solutions.
Students must complete a minimum total of 15 credits for the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SOC 1600 | The Power of Place: An Introduction to GIS | 3 |
| SOC 2610 | Mapping Urban Inequity | 3 |
| SOC 3600 | Cartography for Social Justice | 3 |
| or SOC 3615 | Our World in Big Data | |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | ||
SOC 3600 | Cartography for Social Justice | |
SOC 3615 | Our World in Big Data | |
SOC 4640 | Demographic Methods, Analysis, and Public Policy | |
SOC 4670 | Spatial Demography – Applied Spatial Statistics | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must have a minimum of a 2.00 average GPA in their minor-related courses. Students who fall below a 2.00 average in minor-related courses will be placed on probation. If the student fails to obtain at least a 2.00 average GPA in minor-related courses after two consecutive semesters on probation the student will not be allowed to continue in the program.
For additional information about this program, please contact soc-anth@slu.edu or call 314-977-2900.