Graduate Certificate Program in Geographic Information Science (GISC)

16-18 CREDIT HOURS

This graduate certificate program provides a strong framework for developing competencies in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis. The program is designed for post-baccalaureate students in public administration, social and physical sciences, information technology, engineering, and business. Many professionals in these areas need skills in handling and analyzing geographically distributed data using the capabilities provided by GIS software, satellite remote sensing, and the global positioning system.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements of the Graduate College, all applicants must have basic facility in desktop computer operations and must have a basic knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics equivalent to the requirements in STAT 3660.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (10 hours)

GEOG 5010 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credits: 4 hours
GEOG 5670 - Spatial Analysis Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 5830 - Remote Sensing Credits: 3 hours

Electives (6-8 hours)

Choose two of the following:

GEOG 5690 - Geospatial Workflows Credits: 4 hours
GEOG 5840 - Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) Data Capture, Processing, and Analysis Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 6670 - Project Management and Programming Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 6685 - GIS and Internet Applications Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 6820 - Advanced Remote Sensing Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 5020 - Cartographic Design Credits: 3 hours