Geographic Information Science Certificate

After completing this certificate program, graduates can demonstrate superior training and thinking as they move into graduate careers and professional opportunities. Specifically, students will be able to:

develop spatial solutions to current economics, environmental and sociological issues;

describe geographic information science (GISc) as a field of research and applied knowledge;

produce maps, graphics, and visual images to inform public and academic research;

demonstrate GIS skill sets required for public and private applications;

construct spatial databases and computer programming tools;

engage local communities with information and analysis to improve the condition of our campus and community.