About This Program
The Geographic Information Science graduate certificate prepares graduates to work in the geospatial technology industry, as well as in allied industries that rely on employees who are highly trained in this technology. Prospective employers are private and public sector entities that need to manage large systems and big geospatial data, map and analyze health data, and map and analyze environmental conditions and resources. Examples of such employers are local, state and federal government agencies; business that focus on logistics, marketing and engineering; and non-profit agencies in health services and environmental management.
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Program Delivery
Applications to the Geographic Information Science graduate certificate are not being accepted for the spring 2026 admission term.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Admission Requirements
Applications to the Geographic Information Science graduate certificate are not being accepted for the spring 2026 admission term.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geography or a related field1
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Goal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive)) by earning one of the following:2
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Spring Semester
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply standard mapping technique and spatial analysis procedures to geographic and environmental data.
- Describe the various forms and methods of geospatial data dissemination.
- Analyze and interpret the common statistics methods used in geographic research and applications.
- Execute techniques for processing, managing, visualizing and analyzing environmental data using GIS tools.
- Design and develop geodatabases by integrating essential GIS concepts and technical skills.
- Evaluate principles of map design and apply best practices for cartographic construction.
- Explain foundational concepts and techniques for environmental remote sensing.
