Program Overview

Geographic Information Science Certificate Program

The Geographic Information Science undergraduate certificate program pairs the practical skill of geographic information science with the conceptual knowledge of geographical problem-solving and spatial thinking.

Program Description

Learn to use technology with geographic information science to help companies innovate and navigate the world.

At a Glance

• College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Tempe or Online

Curriculum

The certificate requires 20 credit hours with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. At least 12 of the 20 credit hours must be upper division.

• GIS 205 Geographic Information Science I (QTRS) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C
• GIS 211 Geographic Information Science II (QTRS) 4 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C
• GIS 311 Geographic Information Science III (QTRS) 4 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C
• Upper Division GIS Elective 6 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C
• Upper Division GIS Related Coursework 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C

Enrollment Requirements

• ASU degree-seeking students: The BS program in geographic information science is incompatible with this certificate program.
• Nondegree-seeking students: This certificate is available through the Pathways for the Future program. Applicants without a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for, and receive, this certificate through the Pathways for the Futures program. Applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree should apply to ASU and this certificate program as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Career Opportunities

Geographic information science is one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy, and employment possibilities can be found across the private sector and in many government agencies at the local, state, and national levels. Graduates who have paired this geographic information science certificate with their degree program have added knowledge, skills, and abilities in these highly desirable areas:

• analysis
• computer programming
• problem-solving
• statistics These skills are applicable to many fields and sectors, including:
• health care
• nonprofit organizations
• real estate
• retail
• utilities

Accelerated Programs

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty. Accelerated master's programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years. Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program.