Cartography and GIS Post-Baccalaureate Certification

Program Overview

Cartography and GIS Post-Baccalaureate Certification

Program Overview

The Rowan Experience

This program will enable students from a variety of majors and backgrounds to gain expertise in cartography and geographical information systems. The certificate program is designed to accommodate working professionals in planning, public health, engineering, business, and other areas who wish to gain expertise in Cartography & Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.).

Curriculum

The Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Cartography and G.I.S. is a part-time program offered in a face-to-face format. It requires the completion of 22 undergraduate semester hours. Students who wish to enter the program must meet with the department advisor to plan their curriculum. Students, in consultation with the advisor, select a total of 22 semester hours. Students transferring in credits must complete at least 10 of the total required semester hours while enrolled in the Certificate program, including the GEOG 16390-Geo Research Clinic 1-credit portfolio requirement.

• 22 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: No
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No

Course Requirements

• Required Courses: 22 S.H.
  • Introductory Geography & Environment Course: 3 S.H.
    • 100 or 200 level course within Geography & Environment (3)
  • Geographic Information Systems Core Courses: 9 S.H.
    • GEOG 16160: Intro To Mapping And Geographic Information Sciences (3)
    • GEOG 16260: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (3)
    • GEOG 16261: Cartography (3)
  • Geographic Information Systems Electives: 9 S.H.
    • GEOG 16290: History & Methods of Geography (3)
    • GEOG 16370: Drones, Planes, and Satellites (3)
    • GEOG 16375: Remote sensing of the Environment (3)
    • GEOG 16307: Geography of Transportation (3)
    • GEOG 16390: Geo Research Clinic or Internship (3)
    • GEOG 16391: Field Studies (3)
    • GEOG 16361: Geovisualization (3)
    • GEOG 16365: Geospatial Measurement & Environmental Modeling (3)
    • GEOG 16462: Web-based GIS Mapping (3)
    • GEOG 16350: Quantitative Methods in Geography (3)
    • GEOG 16490: Senior Seminar in Geography (3)
    • GEOG 16360: Applications of Geographic Information Systems (3)
    • PLAN 31383: Metropolitan & Regional Planning (3)
    • PLAN 31386: Land Use & Conservation (3)
• Geo Research Clinic - Portfolio Compilation: 1 S.H.

Admission Requirements

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume

Deadlines, Tuition & Financial Aid

• Entry Terms & Deadlines
  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: November 1
• Tuition
  • Rates: (see website for current rates)
• Financial Aid
  • Grants
  • Loans
  • Work-study
  • Scholarships

Program Outline

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.)