The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems offers students an intensive, interdisciplinary course of study in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Candidates must take four required classes and choose three additional classes from a list of options. All students study a core of computer mapping and spatial analysis basics and then focus on their own application area (e.g. wildlife biology, wetlands, programming, cartographic design). An internship or similar participation in a ‘real world’ GIS project is a required component of the certificate program.
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Mapping out your GIS Certificate path with EWU:
You'll take these four required courses:
- GIS I (either Environmental or Social Science focus - your choice) (fall term)
- GIS II (winter term)
- GIS III (spring term)
- GIS Portfolio (spring term)
And you'll choose any three electives from the list below:*
- New to GIS? Try these: Wildfire Activity Mapping, Landscapes of the Past, Desktop Mapping, Critical GIS
- Feeling confortable with GIS? Try these: Remote Sensing with Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing with Drones, Digital Geoarcheology
- Ready for a GIS challenge? Try these: Remote Sensing with LiDAR, Dendrochronology, Advanced Spatial Analysis, GIS Programming
*Elective availability varies from term to term. Each elective will typically be offered once a year. This list is subject to change.
