Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Certificate (Social Sciences)

This program provides the foundational knowledge for a student to develop skills in Geographical Information Systems to enhance opportunities for future employment in fields with a spatial analysis component. The program is designed to introduce students to the knowledge and methods required for spatial analysis including learning specific spatial software, developing and managing spatial data, and communicating spatial connections. 

Certificate Requirements

The certificate requires students to complete 9 semester credit hours (3 courses) with a grade of C or better in each course. Select courses from the list below to complete 9 semester credit hours for the GIS certificate.

GIS Certificate Eligible Courses (9 hours)

GEOG 4330Geographic Information Systems

GEOG 4360Cartography and Remote Sensing

and one of the following

CENG 2336Geomatics

or

ENGL 4373Public Writing with Technology

The GIS Certificate will be listed as an academic certificate on the student’s official transcript.