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The Graduate School of Geography offers two paths through which to study geographic information science (GIS) at the master’s level:

two men looking at heat mapsMaster’s in Geographic Information Science (GIS)

Gain knowledge and skills in remote sensing, mapping, and analytics through our Master’s in Geographic Information Science (GIS) program, administered by Clark’s Graduate School of GeographySustainability and Social Justice (formerly IDCE) Department, and the Clark Center for Geospatial Analytics (formerly Clark Labs).

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Accelerated B.A./Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (MS-GIS)

If you excel as an undergraduate student at Clark, consider applying for the Accelerated B.A./Master of Science Degree in Geographic Information Science (GIS), also known as the MS-GIS ADP.

This 12-credit program will enhance your spatial analytic skills through courses that integrate geospatial and time-series theory with practical application methods, and provides essential skills in four main areas:

  • Geospatial modeling
  • Conservation GIS
  • Land change analysis
  • Programming (R and Python)

The program is open to students who meet the prerequisites and GPA requirements; all undergraduate majors at Clark are welcome to apply. In recent years, students have typically come from undergraduate programs in geography, global environmental studies, economics, international development and social change, and environmental science.

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Contact Information

Graduate School of Geography

Office Location
  • Jefferson Academic Center, Room 220
    950 Main Street
    Worcester, MA 01610

  • 1-508-793-7336
  • 1-508-793-8881 fax
  • geography[at]clarku[dot]edu