GIS Graduate Certificate

Goals

  1. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to apply GIS in their chosen careers or fields of interest.
  2. Graduates will have the background to compete successfully for industrial and government positions.

Objectives

  1. Learn and perform techniques in Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Remote Sensing, and related skills.
  2. Increase knowledge of how geotechnical applications are incorporated into research, education, and industry.
  3. Increase knowledge of geotechnical workforce needs and the future directions of geotechnological applications.

The GIS Graduate Certificate is offered to students who wish to become proficient in the collection, management, and analysis of spatial data. Courses will focus on three disciplines — geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing—are used to teach the theory and application of GeoTechnology. Students may pursue the Certificate independently or in conjunction with another Idaho State University degree.
 

Admission Requirements

Classified admission is necessary to complete the Certificate and is recommended by the graduate faculty of the Geosciences Department in accordance with standards set by the Graduate School. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and meet the Graduate School admission requirements. All applicants must submit an application to the Graduate School.

Students will complete 14 credits of required coursework and 5 credits of elective coursework to obtain the Certificate. The following courses are relevant:

Core Courses:14
GEOL 5503
Principles of Geographical Information System
GEOL 5504
Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GEOL 5507
GPS/GNSS Applications in Research
GEOL 5508
GeoTechnology Seminar
or BIOL 5518
 Ecological Topics
GEOL 5509
Remote Sensing
Electives 5
ANTH 5582
Independent Problems in Anthropology
BIOL 5582
Independent Problems
GEOL 5527
Information Technology for GIS
GEOL 5528
Programming for GIS
GEOL 5580
Special Topics in GIS
GEOL 6607
Spatial Analysis
GEOL 6608
Geostatistics Spatial Data Analysis and Modeling
GEOL 6611
UAS Applications for the Geosciences
GEOL 6612GIS Internship1-3
GEOL 6628
Advanced GIS Programming
GEOL 6648
Research Problems
Total Credits20-22