Program Overview

Environmental Geographic Information Science - Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Environmental Geographic Information Science graduate certificate prepares graduates to work in the geospatial technology industry, as well as allied industries that rely on employees who are highly trained in this technology. Prospective employers are private and public sector entities that need to map and analyze environmental conditions and resources. Examples of such employers are local, state and federal government agencies; businesses that focus on logistics, marketing and engineering; and non-profit agencies in health services and environmental management.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geography or a related field
• 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:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Coursework

Certificate Requirements

• Certificate Electives, choose from the following:
  • GEOG 59072: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND HEALTH
  • GEOG 59078: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
  • GEOG 69004: QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG 69079: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
  • GEOG 69083: GEODATABASES
  • GEOG 69164: CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN
  • GEOG 69231: ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 15

Graduation Requirements

• Graduation Requirements Summary - Certificates
  • Minimum Certificate GPA: 3.000
  • Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

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