Geographic Information Science Graduate Certificate

Program Code: GCERT_114A
CIP Code: 45.0701

Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; cover letter (not to exceed two pages) stating reasons why applicant wishes to enter the program.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

Location: Boone Campus

Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Total Required (Minimum 12 Hours)

Required Courses (12 Hours)

If a student has proficiency in one of the required courses and is exempted by the program director, an equivalent GIScience course may be substituted.

GHY 5150 - Seminar in GIScience (3)
GHY 5810 - Satellites, Drones, and Spatial Analysis (3) [DL]
GHY 5812 - GIS Analysis and Modeling (3) [DL]

Choose One (3 Hours)

C_S 5245 - Data Programming (3)
GHY 5815 - GIS Programming and Databases (3)
GHY 5816 - Environmental GIScience (3) [DL]
GHY 5818 - Web Mapping (3) [DL]