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Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply standard mapping technique and spatial analysis procedures to geographic and environmental data.
2. Describe the various forms and methods of geospatial data dissemination.
3. Analyze and interpret the common statistics methods used in geographic research and applications.
4. Execute techniques for processing, managing, visualizing and analyzing environmental data using GIS tools.
5. Design and develop geodatabases by integrating essential GIS concepts and technical skills.
6. Evaluate principles of map design and apply best practices for cartographic construction.
7. Explain foundational concepts and techniques for environmental remote sensing.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Geographic Information Science graduate certificate are not being accepted for the spring 2026 admission term.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geography or a related field¹
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive)) by earning one of the following:²
• Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
• Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
• Minimum 58 PTE score
• Minimum 110 DET score

¹

Requirement that undergraduate degree be in geography or related field may be waived with evidence of professional experience using geospatial technologies or alternative evidence of ability to excel in a geographic information science graduate program.

²

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions

• Delivery:
  • Fully online

Applications to the Geographic Information Science graduate certificate are not being accepted for the spring 2026 admission term.