The Geographic Information Science Certificate is designed for students who want to supplement their major with an additional certification recognizing their proficiency in GIS, remote sensing, and cartographic techniques. Students should consult with an academic advisor to effectively complete the certificate requirements.

Certificate Requirements

Minimum 24 credits
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the certificate
No course substitutions

Course Requirements

Required Core Courses (15 credits)

Complete the following:

GES 286 - Exploring the Environment: A Geo-Spatial Perspective (4)
GES 381 - Remote Sensing (4)
GES 386 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4)
GES 486 - Advanced Applications in Geographic Information Systems (3)
or GES 488 - Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Applications (3)

Electives (9 credits)

Complete 9 credits from the following, including a maximum of 3 credits from GES 482 :

GES 383 - Statistical and Thematic Cartography (4)
GES 405 - Applied Landscape Ecology (4)
GES 419 - Watershed Analysis & Modeling (3)
GES 462 - GIS and Human-Environmental Systems (3)
GES 481 - Digital Image Processing for Environmental Applications (3)
GES 482 - Cartographic Internship (3)
GES 483 - GIS Internship (3)
GES 486 - Advanced Applications in Geographic Information Systems (3) (if not used above)
GES 488 - Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Applications (3) (if not used above)

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