Academic School/College: College of Arts and Sciences (Department of Geography). This STEM-classified degree offers students the conceptual knowledge and technical skills to develop and conduct geospatial analysis and data visualization. It focuses on asking relevant questions, harnessing spatial data, and understanding its appropriate use in various fields. The program covers Geographic Information Systems (GIScience), cartography, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and spatial modeling. Students learn to use cutting-edge spatial technologies that are in high demand across business, government, and non-profit sectors globally. The curriculum is flexible, with four required courses in geography and computer science and eight electives, allowing students to tailor their focus. The University of Oregon is a leading public research university with high levels of student research involvement and is Oregon's only member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU).

This STEM-classified degree makes graduates eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA, significantly enhancing post-graduation work opportunities. Career options are diverse and include roles in: City, county, and regional planning agencies; Government agencies (public health, agriculture, natural resources, transportation, Forest Service, Geological Survey); Software and web development; Environmental consulting firms; United Nations and International development agencies; Scientific and research groups; Non-profit organizations. <br> Alumni Job Titles: Geospatial engineer, Data Journalist, Cartographer, Data visualization engineer, Remote sensing technician, Graphics Editor, IT specialist, Drone pilot, GIS technician, Software/Product Engineer, Facilities Management Specialist, Spatial Data Analyst, Transportation Planner, and more across various sectors dealing with location-based data.

The University of Oregon is a leading public research university with high levels of student research involvement, offering opportunities to work with real data on global issues. It is Oregon's only member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU), recognizing its outstanding research and academic programs. The university is located in Eugene, a top 50 "college town" on the West Coast, offering an unbeatable quality of life, surrounded by natural beauty and a vibrant community. The College of Arts and Sciences is the university's intellectual hub, providing a broad interdisciplinary foundation. The program benefits from being in the highly-ranked Department of Geography.