Geology/Geography: Certificate in Geographic Information Sciences
Purpose of the Program:The mission of the GISci Certificate Program is to provide individuals who hold a Bachelor's degree in disciplines in which GIS is widely used, such as geography, the environmental life sciences, history and economics, with the requisite knowledge base to be proficient in GISci. Specifically, the certificate will allow individuals to be competitive in both the job market as well as in admission to higher‐level degree programs. Students may choose to earn the certificate online or on-campus.
Admission Requirements: To be eligible for admission to the GISci Certificate Program, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see "Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs") and the PSM in Geographic Information Sciences.
Course/Curriculum Requirements
The GiSci Certificate requires 18 semester hours of study including both required and elective courses. Specific requirements are as follows:
Required Courses
Students must complete the following core courses. Credits: 6
Elective Courses
Students must complete 12 hours in the following elective courses to fulfill credit requirements. Credits: 12
Maximum of 6 credits at the 4750-4999 level will apply.
Substitution for Equivalent Courses
If students have equivalent courses from their undergraduate degree programs, alternative GISci courses may be taken instead upon approval of the GISci graduate coordinator.
Courses Applicable Toward a Specific Concurrent or Future Degree Program
Courses in this program may be counted toward an MS in Biological Sciences, PSM in Geogrpahic Information Sciences, or the MA in Economics with permission of the graduate student's committee.
Information sourced from the 2019-2020 EIU Graduate Catalog.