Professional GIS Certificate

The Professional GIS Certificate is designed for learners that desire flexibility in selecting GIS coursework that fits their specific interest areas.  All GIS courses are available to learners enrolled in this certificate option. 
 

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 260.  Introduction to Cartography.
  • Geography 342/542.  GIS Database Design and Modeling. 
  • Geography 360.  Statistical and Multimedia Cartography.
  • Geography 361/561.  Dynamic Cartography.
  • Geography 362.  Map Design and Production.
  • Geography 377/577.  Remote Sensing I.     
  • Geography 433/633.  GIS and Geodesign for Sustainability and Resiliency. 
  • Geography 441/641.  GIS Programming and Customization. 
  • Geography 443/643.  Mobile GIS Techniques.
  • Geography 445/645.  GIS Environmental Modeling and Management Techniques.  
  • Geography 449/649.  GIS Applications in Emergency Management.       
  • Geography 451/651.  GIS and GPS Applications in Forestry Management.   
  • Geography 477/677.  Remote Sensing II.  
  • Geography 779.  Geographic Techniques for Educators and Professionals. 

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.