Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania · USA

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Introduction

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate is a program taught at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania provides an intermediate background in geographic information systems, data analysis, and geotechnology. Students complete GIS I: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and GIS2: Intermediate Geographic Information Systems, then select two approved elective courses to customize the program.

The certificate requires 12 credits. It includes two required courses and two approved elective courses. The program is hands-on and uses small class sizes with personalized attention from expert faculty. Students may transfer, if approved, up to six geotechnology course credits taken at another accredited institution into the program.

Modules

GEOG 202 - GIS I: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 363 - GIS2: Intermediate Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 339 - Remote Sensing
GEOG 352 - Cartography
GEOG 420 - GIS3: Advanced Geographic Information Systems Credits:
GEOG 425 - Image Processing Credits: 3
GEOG 440 - Field Techniques Credits: 3
GEOG 441 - Quantitative Methods Credits: 3
GEOG 463 - Applied Geophysical Imaging Credits: 3

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania as pre-requiste for admission in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate.

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All students at Shippensburg University, except GIS majors, are eligible to earn the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate. This includes non-degree seeking students.