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Geographic Information Science - Graduate Certificate

Our Geographic Information Science graduate certificate provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the rapidly growing field of GIS. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning and real-world applications, you'll gain the expertise needed to solve complex spatial problems and create innovative solutions.

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Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science

麻豆影院's Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) provides students and professionals with specialized training in the use of geospatial technologies for analyzing and solving complex spatial problems. The program covers essential topics such as cartography, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis, equipping students with the technical skills to apply GIS in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and transportation. This certificate is ideal for those seeking to enhance their expertise in geographic information systems and expand career opportunities in sectors where spatial analysis is critical.

Program Information for Geographic Information Science - Graduate Certificate

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
GEOG 59071FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE I 3
GEOG 59081FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE II 3
GEOG 69164CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN 3
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:6
CS 61002
ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING I
GEOG 69004
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 59072
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND HEALTH
GEOG 59075
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE: APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL PROBLEMS
GEOG 59076
SPATIAL PROGRAMMING
GEOG 59078
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
GEOG 69004
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 69007
SPATIOTEMPORAL ANALYTICS
GEOG 69073
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE: GLOBAL HEALTH
GEOG 69074
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE: SPATIAL ANALYSIS FOR HEALTH GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 69079
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
GEOG 69082
CYBERGIS
GEOG 69083
GEODATABASES
GEOG 69231
ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Admissions for Geographic Information Science - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geography or a related field1
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive)) by earning one of the following:2
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Requirement that undergraduate degree be in geography or related field may be waived with evidence of professional experience using geospatial technologies or alternative evidence of ability to excel in a geographic information science graduate program.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
 
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