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MS Geo-Information Science
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This program has two tracks:

Geo-Information Science
This is a multidisciplinary program of advanced study in digital geography, geology/geophysics, and mathematics. The purpose of the program is to develop geo-scientists who are proficient in the acquisition, analysis, and use of spatial information. A highly integrated and applied curriculum provides innovation in utilizing spatial information for problem solving within the geo-sciences and allied fields. Strong emphasis is placed upon developing meaningful spatial information by employing proper data capture, analysis, and display methods. Such knowledge is crucial to those professions using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated technologies.

Criminal Justice Track
This is a multidisciplinary program of advanced study in criminal justice, geography, geology and mathematics. The purpose of the program is to develop criminal justice practitioners and researchers who are proficient in the acquisition, analysis and use of spatial information. A highly integrated and applied curriculum provides innovation in utilizing spatial information for problem solving within criminal justice and allied fields. Strong emphasis is placed upon developing meaningful spatial information by employing criminal justice theory and research methodology, proper data capture, analysis and display methods. This knowledge is crucial to criminal justice agencies utilizing Geographic Information Systems and associated technologies.

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All admissions and programmatic questions about the Geo-Information Science program should be directed to Dr. Keith Ratner at 978-542-6226 or keith.ratner@salemstate.edu.

All admissions and programmatic questions about the Criminal Justice track should be directed to Kristen Khuenle at 978-542-7196 or kristen.kuehnle@salemstate.edu.

For all other questions, contact The Graduate School at 978-542-6323 or graduate@salemstate.edu

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