Geographic Information Science Undergraduate Certificate (GIS-CERTA)

CIP Code: 450702

Program Description

Geography provides a certificate program in geographic information science. Included is a group of five courses exposing participants to the latest developments in data collection and analysis techniques, aerial and space cameras and sensors, and computer mapping procedures. Upon completing these courses, each participant must present a portfolio of materials for faculty review.

Admission Requirements

Any degree-seeking WSU student may apply to the program by meeting with the certificate advisor. If not a current degree-seeking student, applicants may apply as non-degree and meet with the certificate advisor to be admitted into the certificate program only.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will develop an understanding of the central theory and technical skills associated with geographic information science 
• Students will learn how to generate, manage, and analyze spatial data and geographic knowledge 
• Students will be able to create maps and examine geographic representations of information 

For More Information

• Geographic Information Science Certificate
• School of Public and International Affairs
• College of Liberal Arts