Department of
Applied Sciences

The Nicholls bachelor’s degree program in geomatics is designed to offer college-level preparation that meets the educational requirements for registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Louisiana.

If you …

• have a good aptitude for mathematics,
• enjoy problem solving,
• like to research old records,
• can put pieces of a puzzle together,
• have an interest in working with maps and aerial photographs and
• desire to become a state board certified professional

… come and speak with our faculty about career opportunities in geomatics. The Nicholls geomatics program is the only bachelor’s degree program in surveying and mapping offered in Louisiana.

Through a rigorous curriculum and internship opportunities, students are prepared for professional careers in land surveynig and/or a related geoscience field. The Nicholls geomatics program addresses the needs of the Louisiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as well as the Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors.

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