Program Overview

Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Program Type

Graduate Academic Certificate

Format

On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

1-2 semesters

Credit Hours

12

Program Description

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) represents the intersection of geospatial data management, analysis, research, and visualization and mapping. This certificate program develops advanced GIS skills to add to your resume.

Why Earn a Geographic Information Systems Certificate?

Students who complete our certificate have acquired and honed their skills in fundamental GIS concepts, applications, analysis, and programming. The certificate may be acquired within the geography master's but is open to students in other programs, non-degree seeking students, or outside professionals who wish to add GIS capabilities to their careers.

Geographic Information Systems Certificate Highlights

• Learn to use state-of-the-art GIS software to produce geographic visualizations.
• Manage and analyze geographic data.
• Apply GIS programming in problem-solving.
• Encounter a broad range of GIS courses.
• Work with internationally renowned faculty.
• High investment in students by faculty.

Geographic Information Systems Certificate Courses

• Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3 hrs): Advanced spatial analysis through the use of specialized software and the design and development of spatial databases and applications.
• Advanced GIS Programming (3 hrs): Methods of creating new applications and improving productivity in GIS through computer programming, culminating in a programming project.
• Application Development with Python Programming (3 hrs): Developing customized computer applications for efficiently processing and managing data.
• Enabling Business Intelligence Using Enterprise GIS (3 hrs): Focus on the computational infrastructure needed to gather geospatial and business intelligence.