Department Office
Room 2023 Ward Beecher Hall
(330) 941-3616
Chair: Dr. Snjezana Balaz
Admin: Jill Mogg
Room 2023 Ward Beecher Hall
(330) 941-3616
Chair: Dr. Snjezana Balaz
Admin: Jill Mogg
Certificate in Geospatial Science and Technology
This program is designed for students and professionals seeking academic proficiency in geospatial careers. The curriculum provides specialized training in modern spatial data handling and analysis.
GIS
Remote Sensing
GPS
Cartography
Spatial Analysis
18 Credit Hours
(6 Courses)
(6 Courses)
3.00 Minimum GPA
Cumulative
Cumulative
Grade Requirement
No grade below "C"
No grade below "C"
Eligibility & Completion
The certificate is available to both undergraduates and non-degree seeking professionals. Upon successful completion, students receive a physical copy of the certificate and an official entry on their academic transcripts.
Note: Some courses may require specific prerequisites for entrance.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 s.h.) | ||
| GIS 2611 | Geospatial Foundations | 3 |
| GIS 3701 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| GIS 3702 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS 4801 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| Select two elective courses from the following (6-7 s.h.): | 6-7 | |
| GIS Mapping | ||
| Digital Cartography | ||
| Geographic Information Sciences Application for the Social Sciences | ||
| GIS Applications for the Natural Sciences | ||
| Geographic Information Science Applications to Urban and Regional Studies | ||
| Special Topics in GIS | ||
| Advanced Remote Sensing | ||
| Geospatial Data Science | ||
| Directed Research in GIS | ||
| STEM Internship 1 | ||
| Development of Databases | ||
| Visual/Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| Surveying and Surveying Laboratory | ||
| GIS Applications to Geology | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 18-19 | |
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These courses are allowed for credit in the GSAT certificate only if they contain a significant GIS / geospatial / remote sensing focus, are taken for 3-4 s.h. of credit, and are given approval by the chairperson.