On Characteristic Specialty Cultivation in Higher Education Institutions——A Case Study on Geographical Information System Department of Capital Normal University

Characteristic specialty construction is an important embodiment of the higher education Institutions' characteristics of college-running and characteristics development.This paper took Geographical Information System Department of Capital Normal University as an example.Based on reviewing the development process and concluding the construction experiences, it suggests that choosing characteristic specialty must be in accordance with the need of our country.Characteristic specialty construction must grasp its own location and objectives.Key disciplines construction is the foundation for characteristic specialty.High-level teaching staff training is the core;innovation of talent cultivation model is the important point;and establishment of practical teaching base and research base is efficient support.