Geographic Information Science Certificate
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
With a focus on practical applications, students learn to utilize these technologies in fields like environmental planning and urban development. The program fosters close faculty-student interaction, utilizing technology-enhanced instruction and providing internship opportunities through the department's extensive community ties.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Geographic Information Science Certificate is a graduate program offered by the Department of Geography at the University of Nebraska Omaha. The program emphasizes the application of these technologies in various fields, including environmental planning, resource management, and urban development.
Teaching:
The program offers a rich learning environment with close interaction between faculty and students. The department utilizes technology-enhanced instruction and provides opportunities for fieldwork.
Other:
The Department of Geography is actively involved in the community and has ties throughout the city and state, leading to a wide variety of internship opportunities. The department is committed to providing students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in professional employment or further graduate education.
Entry Requirements:
- GPA: Applicants must have a GPA in geography of at least a 3.0/4.0.
- Background: The student must demonstrate a background in geography, statistics, and computer science.
- Prerequisites:
- CIST 1400 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I (3 credits)
- GEOG 1020 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (3 credits)
- MATH 1530 INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (3 credits)
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Statement of Purpose: A statement of purpose is required.
- Resume: A resume is required.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English.
- Waiver: Those who hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, are exempt from language proficiency requirements.
- Minimum Language Proficiency Score Requirements:
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
