Certificate in Geographic Information Science
The Geographic Information Science Certificate provides the recipient with a working knowledge of Geographic Information Science (GISci) in sufficient detail that they are prepared for professional positions involving the theoretical and applied aspects of implementing and administering a Geographic Information Science.
To the prospective employer, the certificate is a professional endorsement that the recipient has received five university level courses on issues fundamental to the design, implementation, and management of Geographic Information Science. A formal certificate issued by the Texas State’s College of Liberal Arts and a statement on the recipient’s Texas State transcript recognize successful completion of the program.
Applicants to the Geographic Information Science Certificate program are required to be a Texas State University undergraduate degree seeking or post-baccalaureate student in good standing.
The certificate in Geographic Information Science requires 19-20 semester credit hours. Students must complete the following courses with no grade less than a “C” and an overall average for the five classes of at least a 2.5.
Code | Title | Hours |
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GEO 2426 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
GEO 3426 | Advanced GIS | 4 |
Select three of the following: | 11-12 | |
Maps and Mapmaking | ||
Remote Sensing and Earth Observation | ||
Advanced Cartographic Design | ||
Digital Image Processing and Machine Learning | ||
GPS and GIS | ||
Web Mapping | ||
GIS Consulting Practicum | ||
Total Hours | 19-20 |
Recommended Specializations
Code | Title | Hours |
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GIS | ||
Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | ||
Advanced GIS | ||
GIS Consulting Practicum | ||
Remote Sensing | ||
Remote Sensing and Earth Observation | ||
Digital Image Processing and Machine Learning | ||
Cartography | ||
Maps and Mapmaking | ||
Advanced Cartographic Design | ||
Web Mapping | ||
GPS | ||
GPS and GIS |
For additional information and application process, discuss with an academic advisor or refer to http://www.geo.txstate.edu/degrees-programs/certificates.html.