University of Georgia

Program Information

Degree Offered

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Program Description:

The University offers a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science. This field comprises all phases of processing spatially-referenced data, including data acquisition (remote sensing, global positioning systems), data analysis (vector-and raster-based representational media, photogrammetry, spatial statistics), data interpretation, and data display (cartography). The program is designed with three components: a set of prerequisite skills necessary to gain entry into the program, a set of courses required of all students enrolled in the program, and a set of elective courses that permit exploration of more advanced themes in geographic information science.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above