Draft 2025-2026 Catalog
Geospatial Information Science (Graduate) Certificate
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The Certification in Geospatial Information Science program provides students with a project-based curriculum teaching the latest geospatial technologies and applications that allow certificate recipients to pursue cutting-edge geospatial technology jobs. Students are required to take GIS1, GIS2 and GIS3 along with two electives to complete the certification.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion certificate recipients will be able to:
- Demonstrate a mastery of concepts in geospatial science
- Demonstrate proficiency in multiple geospatial science technologies
- Apply scientific methodology to a geospatial-based question and/or issue
- Skillfully communicate geospatial topics through written reports, oral presentations and/or multimedia displays
Certificate Requirements (10 units)
Core Courses (6 units)
Students are required to complete GIS1, GIS2, and GIS3 for the Certification in Geospatial Information Science (cGIS). Students may have a waiver if they have taken an equivalent course within the last 3 years using the same technologies.
Electives (4 units)
The certificate in GIS requires a total of 10 units. Students with waivers may take additional electives to meet the unit requirement.
Students complete at least 4 units of the following coursework:
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