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Online Master of Public Administration Degree with a Concentration
in Spatial Analysis and Management
INSTITUTION INFORMATION Institutional Accreditation: Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Program Accreditation: Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Institutional Membership(s): SOC
PROGRAM DETAILS Program Information: Master of Public Administration -
Master's Enrollment: 200 seats total Application Deadline: Open How
Students and Instructors Communicate: E-mail, Online Assignment
Submission, Threaded Discussion Board Subject: Geography and Cartography
METHOD OF COURSE INSTRUCTION
- The program is delivered primarily through
internet
Supplemental delivery formats include internet
This course uses Blackboard
DESCRIPTION
- The Department of Physical and Earth Sciences offers core
courses and an area of concentration in Spatial Analysis and
Management within the Master of Public Administration degree program
and supporting courses for the Master of Arts with a major in
liberal studies. The degree requirements consist of a total of 36
semester hours with 15 required semester hours in public
administration courses, 15 required semester hours in the spatial
analysis (GIS) and management concentration, and 6 semester hours of
electives.
SPECIAL ENROLLMENT ISSUES
- Students having had no undergraduate courses in GIS or with no
prior experience in GIS using ESRI software are required to complete
the following course as a prerequisite for the required courses: SAM
510 Introduction to Spatial Analysis (3)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- All courses are available online via the Internet for those
students unable to commute to scheduled classes. Those online
courses within the spatial analysis (GIS) and management
concentration require access to a PC type computer with at least a
500 MHz processor, at least 128 MB memory, running either Windows
NT, 2000, or XP operating systems. Most course work will involve the
use of ESRI's ArcGIS but may utilize other GIS software packages.
Must be able to read PowerPoint, MS Word, and Adobe (PDF) files
(readers provided through Office of Distance Education).
Please also review JSU's Office of Distance Education listing of
technical requirements for helpful links to software downloads,
information on antivirus protection, and an opportunity to utilize
the Blackboard Student Demo Course online
ACCESS TO LEARNING RESOURCES
- JSU's University Campus Bookstore supplies textbooks (new and
used), study guides, clothing, gifts and supplies. Texts can be
ordered by telephone and received by mail (256)782-5283 or
1-800-231-5291 (request the Bookstore). Textbook buy-back days are
available. JSU's Houston Cole Library serves the needs of distance
students and instructors with full Electronic Reference Desk
services, where an Electronic Reference Librarian is available.
Complete search facilities exist with multiple databases available
via remote access (IP authentication). Librarians accept email
questions and all areas of the library are available via email and
the web from JSU's Home Page. A specialized section for distance
education students exists within the Library web site
ACCESS TO FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
- JSU provides grants (Federal Pell, FSEOG, Alabama Student
Assistance), campus employment, loans (Federal Direct
Subsidized/Unsubsidized, Federal Direct PLUS Loans), scholarships,
Veteran's Affairs benefits, and other state (Alabama) programs of
assistance.
Most aid programs are based on individual need of the applicant,
determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) which does not require a processing fee. Forms are
available in January and may be obtained through the University or
completed on-line. Application for financial aid must be made each
academic year. Although March 15 is the preference deadline for most
applications, JSU accepts applications throughout the academic year.
VA Education benefits pay for classes toward the major and require
completion of several forms. Contact JSU's Office of Veterans
Affairs (256/782-5892) for further information. Most programs
require at least half-time for eligibility. The JSU Financial Aid
web site contains all information to apply for financial aid.
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