Program Overview

Geographic Information Science (GIScience) Undergraduate Certificate

Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science is offered by the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. This certificate combines theory and principles underlying geospatial data collection, technologies to manage and analyze geospatial data, computational and statistical methods, digital cartography, and cognitive, social, and environmental implications of GIScience.

Prerequisites

Students may need to complete additional coursework prior to enrolling in this program, depending on their individual educational background.

Computer Software Requirements

The courses that utilize ArcGIS Pro software are not Mac-compatible. Students' PCs must meet the system requirements listed on the ArcGIS Pro website, or they may use the CEOAS Virtual Desktop system instead.

Applying the GIScience Certificate toward a Bachelor's Degree

The GIScience credits earned can be applied toward one of the following Oregon State bachelor's programs:

• Environmental sciences: The certificate credits will help fulfill the major's specialization requirement.
• Geography and geospatial science: The GIScience coursework corresponds with the GGS degree requirements.
• Natural resources: The certificate provides the majority of credits needed for the major's landscape analysis specialization option.

Benefits of Learning Online with Oregon State

• All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty.
• Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• OSU Ecampus students receive the same transcript-visible certificate as on-campus students.

Program Details

• Credits required: 27 (equal to 18 semester credits)
• Cost per credit: $384 (based on current tuition rates, with no additional charge for nonresident students)
• Delivery: Online
• Start terms: 4 per year

Related Information

The GIScience undergraduate certificate is a hands-on experience, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to become in-demand spatial analysis professionals in various fields.