A geographic information system (GIS) combines layers of data to give needed information on specific locations. Such a system can map environmental sensitivities or geological features or can report on how best to speed emergency personnel to an accident or crime scene. Current fields using GIS include healthcare, public safety, environmental management, transportation and operations technology, real estate, and public utilities.
The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems program offers hands-on training, seeking to give students the necessary skills and understanding to apply GIS competently and effectively. As a result of the certificate curriculum, students should be well versed in GIS theory, have practical hands-on exposure to GIS software and hardware, understand the representation of data in both mapped and tabular forms, and know how to plan and construct spatial databases.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| GIS 5103 | Foundations of Geographic Information Science | 4 |
| RMS 5105 | Fundamentals of Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS 5201 | Advanced Spatial Analysis | 3 |
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 6 |
| Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud Architecting | |
| Use and Applications of Free and Open-Source GIS Desktop Software | |
| GIS Customization | |
| Geospatial Programming | |
| Planning a GIS Implementation | |
| Spatial Databases | |
| Internet-Based GIS | |
GIS 6385 | | |
| Topics | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
16 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
