Geographic Information Science Certificate

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Geographic Information Science (GISc) involves the application of spatial information and mapping technologies to solving complex problems which exist over space. Since most human pursuits and environmental events of interest occur on the surface of Earth, GISc applies to many fields of academic inquiry, from geography and ecology to marketing, sociology, public health, and political science.

Undergraduate certificates may only be earned and will only be awarded in conjunction with a bachelor’s degree. They will not be awarded as an independent credential. In addition, federal financial aid will not pay for a certificate course unless that course is also necessary to complete the 120 hours required for a degree or the 39 hours of required upper-level credit. Contact Financial Aid if you have questions about your federal aid eligibility.

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Core Courses

Complete both of the following courses:

Subtotal: 6

Upper-level Electives

Choose one of the following courses:

Subtotal: 6-7

Certificate Capstone

Satisfactorily complete 3 hours from the following courses:

Subtotal: 3

Total Credit Hours: 15-16

Note:

Courses used to fulfill certificate requirements may also be used to fulfill core, major, minor, or other program requirements.
Federal financial aid will not pay for a certificate course unless that course is also necessary to complete a student’s required number of hours for the bachelor’s degree or another bachelor’s degree requirement. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office if they have questions about their federal aid eligibility.