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Diploma Full Time

Gis Certificate

at University of West Florida · United States

Duration

Estimated Program Length: 12 months

Intake

January 6

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The University of West Florida offers an online Undergraduate GIS Certificate that combines a foundation in geosciences with hands-on GIS technology. Students work with ArcGIS Pro and Python programming through required undergraduate-level courses, including Geographic Information Systems (plus lab), Computer Cartography (plus lab), and Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing (plus lab).

Completion requires 24 credit hours. The program is fully online and uses virtual meetings with instructors, personal advising appointments, and access to technical assistance and tutoring. Required technology is provided through Argo Apps for GIS virtual machines, and all course materials and communication are in English.

The certificate includes a required GIS internship option and aims to help students recognize and practice GIS technologies, analyze and interpret large amounts of GIS-collected data, and gain real-world experience. GIS undergraduate-level courses can be applied to the Geographic Information Science Administration, M.S. program foundation requirement.

Modules

  • GIS 4043+L - Geographic Information Systems (plus lab)
  • GIS 4006+L - Computer Cartography (plus lab)
  • GIS 4035+L - Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing (plus lab)
  • GIS 4102 - GIS Programming
  • GIS 4048 - Applications in Geographic Information Systems
  • GIS 4930 - Special Topics in Geographic Information Science
  • GIS 4905 - Directed Study
  • GIS 4944 - GIS Internship

Entry requirements

To begin the online Certificate in Geographic Information Science, interested students need to fill out a non-degree-seeking student application and provide the additional required materials listed below. Once accepted, students are re

How this course compares

  • University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Gis Certificate at University of West Florida?

It takes Estimated Program Length: 12 months, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in January 6.

Is University of West Florida a good university for ?

University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

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