Geographic Information Systems Applications Certificates

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These certificates are designed for students majoring or working in related fields who wish to enhance their employment prospects or future graduate work with skills in geographic information systems (GIS). Such skills are in demand in economics, education, geosciences, government, planning, landscape architecture, public health, public safety, recreation, humanities, graphic design and marine, earth and life sciences.

Coursework stresses hands-on service learning along with relevant theory, giving students practical experience in addressing real-world problems and questions.

At least one-third of all credits used toward the GIS certificates must be taken at UMM. Students must also satisfy the UMM residency requirement for certificate programs, taking at least 12 credit hours through UMM.

Certificate in GIS Applications - 15-16 credits

GIS 230 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications I Credits: 4
GIS 330 - Geographic Information Systems Applications II Credits: 4
GIS 204 - Inroduction to Global Positioning System Credits: 1 - 2
Complete additional six or more credits of GIS elective courses at the 300-level or higher

Advanced Certificate in GIS Applications - 24-25 credits

Complete all of the following:
GEO 101 - Intro to Geography Credits: 3
GIS 230 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications I Credits: 4
GIS 330 - Geographic Information Systems Applications II Credits: 4
GIS 204 - Inroduction to Global Positioning System Credits: 1 - 2
Complete additional nine or more credits of GIS elective courses at the 300-level or higher Credits: 9
Complete additional three credits from one of the following areas: GIS, Graphic or 2-D Design, Computer Applications Development, CADD, surveying methods, or others as approved by Division of Environmental & Biological Sciences Credits: 3