GIS Certificate in Emergency Management

Emergencies and disasters are geographic events and require geographic information.  GIS tools and skills are critical to facilitate preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.  A GIS Certificate in Emergency Management will help students prepare, respond, and facilitate recovery for various emergency and disaster situations.   
 

Core Courses (8 credits + 1 practicum or internship credit)

  • Geography 241.  Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems.*
  • Geography 341/541.  Geographic Information Systems I.*
  • Geography 343/543.  Geographic Information Systems II.
  • Geography 480 or 485.  Internship or Practicum.  

Elective Courses (9 credits) 

  • Geography 377/577.  Remote Sensing I.
  • Geography 443/643.  Mobile GIS Techniques.  
  • Geography 449/649.  GIS Applications in Emergency Management.

GIS Certificate Program Declaration Form.pdfGIS Certificate Program Declaration Form.pdf 

 * Students who have taken introductory GIS courses within the last five years are not required to re-take courses.  Standard test-out policies and processing fees may apply.