{"id":40802214540,"date":"2018-06-13T14:12:54","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T18:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/degrees-and-programs\/the-gis-geographic-information-systems-program-and-minor\/experiential-learning\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T12:18:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T17:18:07","slug":"experiential-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/degrees-and-programs\/the-gis-geographic-information-systems-program-and-minor\/experiential-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiential Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Experiential learning is emphasized in the GIS minor through research (GIS 400), internships (GIS 470), and faculty-guided independent studies (GIS 499). Research can be conducted with Monmouth faculty, the Urban Coast Institute, or another one of Monmouth&#8217;s Centers of Distinction. Faculty-guided independent studies are most often in partnership with an outside organization, and help students gain project-based GIS experience. Recent independent studies have been in partnership with the New Jersey Borough of Lake Como, American Red Cross, and New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Students can expect new partnerships on a regular basis, which could lead to potential internship opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"student-work-for-the-borough-of-lake-como\">Student work for the Borough of Lake Como.<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"510\" data-id=\"40802214543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como201.jpg\" alt=\"A map of lake Como with zoning areas\" class=\"wp-image-40802214543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como201.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como201-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como201-560x433.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como201-280x216.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como201-320x247.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como201-640x495.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como201-360x278.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoning areas digitized from hard copy maps <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"510\" data-id=\"40802214546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como202.png\" alt=\"a map of lake Como with resources highlighted on it\" class=\"wp-image-40802214546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como202.png 660w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como202-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como202-560x433.png 560w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como202-280x216.png 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como202-320x247.png 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como202-640x495.png 640w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-history-and-anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/525\/2018\/06\/Lake20Como202-360x278.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">municipal assets along the lakefront collected using global positioning system equipment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br class=\"clearall\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The world of GIS internships is large, and can be explored through informal channels (i.e. networking) or online platforms. Some sites where you may find GIS internships are provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-jersey-opportunities\">New Jersey Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/njgin.nj.gov\/#!\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Geographic Information Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njhomelandsecurity.gov\/careers-internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Internship Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/dep\/njgs\/intern.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Geological and Water Survey Student Intern Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/transportation\/about\/employ\/intern.shtm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Department of Transportation Internship Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Internship Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-york-opportunities\">New York Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nysgis.net\/member-area\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York State GIS Association<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dep\/html\/job_opportunities\/internships.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York City Department of Environmental Protection Internship Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/jobs\/explore-careers.page#fellowships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York City Summer Internship Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nationwide-opportunities\">Nationwide Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gjc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Central Intelligence Agency Student Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/usgif.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.usgs.gov\/humancapital\/sw\/studentinterns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Geological Survey Pathways Internship Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/about\/census-careers\/jobs\/internships-fellowships\/pathways-internship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Census Pathways Internship Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above is a sample of potential sources for GIS internships, and you are encouraged to get creative in your internship search.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiential learning is emphasized in the GIS minor through research (GIS 400), internships (GIS 470), and faculty-guided independent studies (GIS 499). 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