Choose from 40+ online and in-person courses in Geographic Information Science—spanning GIS, spatial data analytics, programming, remote sensing, and GeoAI.
Our undergraduate and graduate GIS certificates, recognized by the Utah System of Higher Education, prepare students for leadership in the rapidly evolving geospatial industry.
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Courses in GIS, Remote Sensing, GeoAI, Programming
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Geospatial technology and career ready skills taught across five certificate and degree programs
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certificates and degrees awarded since 2019
USU offers industry-leading certificate programs designed to equip professionals and graduate students with essential skills in geographic information science and spatial analysis. The programs emphasize practical, real-world applications while covering cutting-edge technologies including remote sensing, spatial modeling, and emerging areas like geospatial artificial intelligence. Through expert instruction and hands-on training, participants gain the technical proficiency and analytical thinking skills essential for success in today's geospatial industry.
A certificate in GIS gives students a vital set of professional skills that will set them apart in today's job market. Geographic data acquisition, storage and manipulation has rapidly become embedded in nearly every sector of our economy.
The Remote Sensing and Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) Foundations Certificate introduces students to the development and application of artificial intelligence to remote sensing and geospatial methods.
The Applied Remote Sensing and Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) Post-Bachelor’s Certificate introduces advanced students, with a Geographic Information Science (GIS) background, to the development and application of artificial intelligence to re...
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.
Geospatial education at USU extends beyond certificate programs to include undergraduate and graduate degree options. Students can pursue a Geography degree with a GIS emphasis, providing a solid foundation in spatial analysis, cartography, and geographic research methods. Additionally, a GIS minor allows students from other disciplines to incorporate spatial thinking and GIS skills into their academic focus.
Geography involves environmental studies, human impact on the environment, availability and location of the earth's resources, physical processes that occur at the earth's surface, and the spatial interactions among society and the physical environment.
The master’s program in geography is centered on exploring how the geographic perspective informs our understanding of human-environment relationships.
We offer 40+ courses online and in person covering Geographic Information (GIS), Spatial Data Analytics, Programming, Remote sensing and GeoAI. Our undergraduate and graduate GIS certificates are recognized by the Utah System of Higher Education.
See who's a member of the GeoSpatial Collective and find out how you can get involved, too!
The Geospatial Collective is a hub for all things mapping, sensing, and spatial thinking at USU. We're a community of faculty, researchers, and students exploring geospatial science, remote sensing, GIS, and geoAI. Our mission? To shine a spotlight on USU's diverse geospatial work, open doors to hands-on learning opportunities, and spark collaboration across campus and beyond. Whether you're crunching satelite data, building smart maps, or just curious about the power fo "where," you've got a place here.
