Program Overview

Biology Geographic Information Systems

Overview

The Biology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) graduate certificate provides the specialized education and training that students need to understand GIS methodology and technology as applied field of study and data management. The Biology GIS certificate is intended to prepare graduates to meet the growing demand for GIS skills in academic research and other employment.

Graduate Advisor

Ben Sadd

University Admission Requirements

• Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
• Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
• If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL .
• If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL .

Additional Program Admission Requirements

• Have already been admitted to the master's or doctoral program in Biology
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program

Application Deadlines

• Fall (August) Term — On a case-by-case basis - contact graduate coordinator for availability
• Spring (January) Term — On a case-by-case basis - contact graduate coordinator for availability

Contact Information

• School of Biological Sciences

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• Julian 210
• College of Arts and Sciences