Department of Geography, Geology and Planning

Applied Geospatial Science Undergraduate Certificate

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Use data to manage land and space

Gain know-how in the use of geographic information science. Use it as a problem-solving tool.

Map, analyze and sustain for a better future.

Choose your certificate

Contact the Academic Advising and Transfer Center to declare a certificate in applied geospatial science.

Program requirements (16-17 hours)

  1. GEO 200(3), 363(4), 551(3), 561(3).
  2. Three to four hours from the following list of approved courses which integrate Geospatial Science topics and hands-on skills within their disciplinary context: GEO 360(3), GEO 569(3), GLG 340(4), GLG 412(4); GLG 547(3) or BIO 547(3).
  3. All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.

Completion requirement

Attain a grade of C or better in all courses used to fulfill the certificate requirements.

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