ADS807: Geographical Information Systems and Research
Assignments completed in ADS807 fulfilled PhD standards four and seven. Below you will find links to a final project and presentation utilizing GIS to examine the relationship between level of economic disadvantage, public school districts, and the overall academic success in both high school and college as a method to better predict who will be applying or attending local higher education institutions.
Course Description
This course is a broad and intensive study of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Using this extensive computer-based mapping software, doctoral candidates will learn the nature and models of spatial data, organize, manage, and present such data, as well as plan, conduct, and present research. Applications in various professional settings will be introduced and discussed. The course will emphasize the use of GIS in administrative and policy-making settings.