Cert in Geography and Cartography

The geographic information systems certificate gives students broad exposure to GIS principles and applications. Admission is open to current undergraduate and graduate students at the university, and others who only want the certificate can apply through undergraduate admissions. A graduate of the certificate should understand general GIS theory and have practical contact with GIS hardware and software, the planning and building of spatial databases, analyses on data tied to their own area of interest, and presentation of data as maps and tables. Requirements are designed to mirror skills sought by GIS professionals. Part of the coursework must be taken at the university. The catalog entry lists the program code and the classification of instruction code used for reporting. Prospective students should review the plan of study with an academic advisor before enrolling.