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Cartography and GIS Post-Baccalaureate Certification

Rowan University
Glassboro , United States
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Health Support Services | Geography
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Medicine & Health | Science
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Cartography and Mapmaking | Somatic Bodywork
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English
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Program Overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Cartography and GIS equips students with proficiency in these fields, catering to working professionals seeking expertise in planning, public health, engineering, and business. The part-time program requires 22 undergraduate semester hours, including core courses in GIS and electives in related areas. Students will develop specialized knowledge and skills in cartography and geographic information systems, preparing them for careers in these growing fields.

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Degree Overview:

The Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Cartography and GIS is intended to equip students from various academic backgrounds with proficiency in cartography and geographic information systems. This certification is designed to meet the needs of working professionals who desire expertise in these fields within their respective areas, such as planning, public health, engineering, and business.

Objectives:

  • Enable students from diverse majors to acquire specialized knowledge in cartography and geographical information systems.
  • Cater to working professionals seeking specialized skills in cartography and GIS by offering relevant coursework in a flexible format.

Program Description:

  • Part-time program delivered in a face-to-face format
  • Requires completion of 22 undergraduate semester hours
  • Designed for students with a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Requires consultation with the department advisor for curriculum planning

Outline:

Required Courses (22 Semester Hours):

  • Introductory Geography & Environment Course: 3 semester hours (S.H.)
  • Choose one 100 or 200 level course within Geography & Environment
  • Geographic Information Systems Core Courses: 9 S.H.
  • GEOG 16160: Intro To Mapping And Geographic Information Sciences (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16260: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16261: Cartography (3 S.H.)
  • Geographic Information Systems Electives: 9 S.H.
  • Choose from a selection of elective courses, including:
  • GEOG 16290: History & Methods of Geography (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16370: Drones, Planes, and Satellites (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16375: Remote sensing of the Environment (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16307: Geography of Transportation (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16390: Geo Research Clinic or Internship (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16391: Field Studies (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16361: Geovisualization (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16365: Geospatial Measurement & Environmental Modeling (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16462: Web-based GIS Mapping (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16350: Quantitative Methods in Geography (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16490: Senior Seminar in Geography (3 S.H.)
  • GEOG 16360: Applications of Geographic Information Systems (3 S.H.)
  • PLAN 31383: Metropolitan & Regional Planning (3 S.H.)
  • PLAN 31386: Land Use & Conservation (3 S.H.)
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