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Environmental Geographic Information Science - Graduate Certificate

Advance your career with the Environmental Geographic Information Science graduate certificate. Gain practical skills and hands-on experience to excel in the field of geospatial technology. Our program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of GIS concepts, spatial data analysis and environmental applications.

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Graduate Certificate in Environmental Geographic Information Science

麻豆精选's Environmental Geographic Information Science (GIS) Graduate Certificate equips students and professionals with advanced skills in geospatial technologies used to analyze and address environmental challenges. The program covers key areas such as spatial data analysis, remote sensing, and GIS applications in environmental management. Through hands-on experience and cutting-edge tools, students learn to map, model, and interpret environmental data, making it an ideal program for those looking to enhance their expertise in fields such as conservation, urban planning, natural resource management, and environmental science.

Program Information for Environmental Geographic Information Science - Graduate Certificate

Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:15
GEOG 59072
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND HEALTH
GEOG 59078
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
GEOG 69004
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 69079
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
GEOG 69083
GEODATABASES
GEOG 69164
CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN
GEOG 69231
ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Admissions for Environmental Geographic Information Science - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • 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
1

This requirement may be waived with evidence of professional experience using geospatial technologies or alternative evidence of ability to excel in a geographic information science graduate degree program.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online