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Mar 15, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate
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About the Program
The GIS certificate option serves working professionals and students interested in developing proficiency in Geospatial Sciences. GIS education has become an integral part of many academic disciplines and professions, including natural resources, environmental science, geography, geology, planning, anthropology, civil engineering, criminal justice, business, biology, health sciences, social sciences, and others.
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General Certificate Requirements
Certificate requirements for the university can be found on the page below. All students seeking a certificate at the undergraduate level must follow these requirements in addition to the specifc requirements related to the certificate declared. Program Requirements
- In order to develop a high-level of proficiency, the GIS course requirements for the GIS Certificate are similar to those of the Geospatial Sciences Majors.
- Students must complete each course in a certificate program with a grade of “C” or better; students must also maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above in the GIS certificate program.
- Students should consult with a department advisor to prepare a program plan.
Required Courses: 4 credits
GIS Required Block 1: 6 credits
Select two (2) courses from the following list: GIS Required Block 2: 4 credits
Select one (1) course from the following list: Elective Courses: 3 credits
Select 3 credit hours from any upper division GIS course - GIS 3000-4999 Upper Division GIS Course
Summary of Requirements
| Required Course | 4 credits | | GIS Block 1 | 6 credits | | GIS Block 2 | 4 credits | | Elective Course | 3 credits | | Total for Geographic Information Systems Certificate | 17 credits | |
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