Geographic Information Science (GIS)

About This Certificate

Utah State University’s online Geographic Information Science (GIS) certificate is designed for graduate students or professionals wanting skills and experience applying industry standard GIS and remote sensing tools to natural resource issues.

Students who complete the program will receive a graduate-level certificate in Geographic Information Science. Their USU transcript will list the courses and grades received to complete the program. The certificate is complementary to a wide variety of graduate programs, and is available as a standalone certificate. However, credits obtained from the certificate may be applied toward a graduate degree.

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At a Glance

College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources

Department: Environment and Society Department , Watershed Sciences Department , Wildland Resources Department

USU Locations:

Logan campus
Statewide campuses
USU Online

Program Requirements

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Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

With a GIS certificate, students may pursue the following careers:

GIS Systems Analyst
Remote Sensing Specialist
Geospatial Analyst/Programmer
Operations GIS Analyst
Geospatial Technician

Job Outlook

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USU Locations

LOGAN CAMPUS

STATEWIDE CAMPUSES*

USU ONLINE**

*This degree is available at various USU locations.

**This degree is 100% available online. USU is a SARA-approved institution offering fully online programs nationwide; please visit USU's state authorizations for details.

Admission

Admission Requirements

For admission to the program please follow the instructions below:

Go to applynow.usu.edu. Choose the Graduate Application and then choose the GIS Certificate.

Applicant must provide an official transcript showing they've been awarded a bachelor's degree or higher. Please send official transcripts to the following address: 0900 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-0900. Official electronic transcripts may be sent to graduateschool@usu.edu from the institution. (If you've attended USU, we will obtain your transcripts.)

Email Leslie Gonzalez to waive $30 of the application fee.

Application fee will be $25.00

Program Requirements

To receive the Certificate, a participant must complete the following set of requirements:

Apply and be accepted into the GIS Certificate Program
Register for and successfully complete four graduate-level courses
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for program courses (grades below B- will not be accepted)
Abide by the Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University.