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Graduate Certificate in Spatial Data Science at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The Certificate in Spatial Data Science prepares students who have prior experience with the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to research, design, and create novel analytical and visualization solutions to complex problems that intersect people and the environment. The program engages key theories, emerging research, and contemporary spatial analysis techniques so that students can develop new spatial data science software, analytical methods, and cartographic products to visualize and communicate analytical results.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 15 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 15 credits. Courses include GIS Programming and Software Development, Cartography and Visualization, Geographical Information Analysis.

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Entry requirements

Intermediate-level experience with professional applications of geographic information systems is expected as pre-requisite knowledge. Coursework to establish that pre-requisite knowledge is available through related coursework and credentials offered in Geography, including its Postbaccalaureate Certificate in GIS program.

Duration: 15 credits

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