Certificate in GIScience Fundamentals
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Why seek a Certificate in Geographic Information
Science Fundamentals?
The tremendous growth in the use of
GISystems in governments, non-government agencies and
private industry suggests there is a need to provide
background in this science to an ever-widening group of
users. The Certificate in Geographic
Information Science Fundamentals was developed to
provide an ancillary set of skills for upper division
students and returning professionals who need practical
knowledge of GIS to enhance their primary areas of
study/work. Some of the academic majors at SU that
might gain valuable skill enhancement from the
certificate program include anthropology, biology
(ecology and environmental health science), computer
science, economics, environmental issues, geography
(environmental/land use planning), information systems,
management, marketing, and political science.
Many professionals in the community already take GIS
courses at SU as non-degree seeking students. These
professionals should be recognized by gaining
certification for their efforts, facilitating the
advancement of their education opportunities and career
objectives.
While the Department of Geography
and Geosciences provides a
GIScience track in the major as well as
minor in GIScience, the
certificate will enable students to gain valuable
hands-on skills as opposed to a full grounding in the
theory and principles. Most GIS users only require
a working knowledge of the science to further their aims
in their primary area of interest and employment.
In addition to our comprehensive
academic program, we have a truly exceptional GIScience
learning environment where you will find experienced
faculty and state-of-the-art facilities (hardware,
software, networks, and data) in the Henson Science Hall
on the SU campus.
What is the Program of Study?
The Certificate in Geographic
Information Science Fundamentals requires the completion
of at least 16 credit hours of which at least seven
hours are earned at Salisbury University. All
courses applicable to the certification must be
completed with a “C” or better.
The concise nature of the program
is designed to meet the needs of GIS users as well as
already overburdened students and professionals who need
these skills. Those that successfully
complete the program of study will receive a physical
certificate and it will be listed on their official
transcript.
Coursework Required:
Required courses:
Complete at least three courses from the
following:
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