Geographic Information Science

Certificate in GISystems (ref# 174)

The department's 14-hour Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate program is designed to provide students with the practical GIS skills necessary for success in a variety of careers. This certificate program is designed for students in a variety of disciplines that involve the analysis and mapping of geographic data. Students who complete the program will have a solid foundation that spans the collection, management, analysis, and display of data using GIS technology. Students gain practical experience by completing projects that require the use of sophisticated GIS functions. Finally, students learn how to develop and implement customized GIS applications. The program is housed in the Department of Geography & Geology. It consists of a series of four courses taken for a total of 14 credit hours. These courses are slected from GEOG 316, GEOG 317, GEOG 417, and GEOG 419. A "C" or better must be earned in all GIS certificate courses. Online courses available for off-campus students only.

 

Graduate Certificate in GIScience (ref# 203)

GIS technology is widely used in business and industry, government and education. This certificate is designed for students in a variety of disciplines that involve spatial analysis, mapping, and interpretation of geospatial data. Students who complete the program will have a solid GIS foundation that spans the collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and display of geospatial data using GIS. Students gain practical experience by completing projects that require the use of sophisticated GIS functions. Finally, they learn how to develop and implement customized GIS applications. The certificate is offered by the Department of Geography & Geology. It consists of a series of four graduate courses taken for a total of 13 credit hours. These courses are selected from GEOG 414G, GEOG 417G, GEOG 419G, GEOS 515, GEOS 517, GEOS 520, GEOS 577, GEOS 590, or GEOS 595 with a maximum of 6 hours from the 400G level. A "C" or better must be earned in all GIS certificate courses.