Program Overview

Geographic Information Science (Certificate)

Overview

Geographic information science is the multidisciplinary science of applied digital mapping technology, applicable to a wide variety of industry and research careers. With GIS, developers store, visualize, analyze and interpret geographic information to answer research questions and lead industry decision-making. GIS is a high-growth field with demand across many sectors, including business, public health, navigation, climate, environmental science, urban planning, architecture, politics, agriculture, insurance, military, disaster management and crime. The program is a partnership of the School of Natural Resources and the Environment and the School of Geography, Development and Environment. You can complete this 12-month, in-person program as a stand-alone graduate certificate or to augment other graduate degrees.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Computer & Information Science
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Physical & Space Sciences

Minimum Credit Units

• 14 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Departments / Academic Units

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci
• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.