SSJ391
M.S. GIS PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
- Department
- Sustainability & Soc'l Justice
- Terms offered
- 3
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This seminar gives a foundation for the Master of Science Program in Geographic Information Sciences and prepares students for careers after graduation. The specific objectives are: to examine topics concerning the current state of GIS profession; to provide resources and help students develop their professional online presence and to practice skills necessary in the professional world. Course compomemnts include readings, in-class discussions, professional development activities, and guest speakers. The Seminar is restricted to M.S. GIS students. Formerly IDCE 391. Students who have already passed IDCE 391 cannot receive credit for SSJ 391 and should not take this course.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2024–2026
2024 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 37% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count falling about 20% per year. Department faculty is about 12% below its recent average. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 41% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count falling about 20% per year. Department faculty is about 12% below its recent average. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 45% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count falling about 20% per year. Department faculty is about 12% below its recent average. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 48% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count falling about 20% per year. Department faculty is about 12% below its recent average. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM MACD203 20262025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger | Lecture | 0.5 | 10 of 20 enrolled | 23011 |
| Fall 2025 | Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger | Lecture | 0.5 | 14 of 20 enrolled | 23011 |
| Fall 2024 | Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger | Lecture | 0.5 | 19 of 20 enrolled | 23011 |