Geographic Information Systems Certificate at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The objectives of the graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) offered through the Department of Geography and the Environment are to provide students with a concentrated geography background focusing on geographic information techniques, to prepare students with technical skills in using GIS, and to qualify students for a wide range of GIS applications. It is possible for students to earn a graduate certificate in GIS while enrolled in another graduate program at the university.

Faculty: J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Geography And The Environment | Duration: 20 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 20 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include: A BS/BA degree in geography, environmental science, natural resources, land-use management, regional and environmental planning, civil engineering, business applications or other related fields dealing with geographical information Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume One letter of recommendation, which discusses and evaluates the student’s aptitude and potential for the certificate program A brief statement of purpose that outlines why the student wishes to earn a graduate certificate in GIS. For professionals whose current GPA is below 3.0, they can be admitted with “Permission to continue” if they hold a bachelor's degree and have two or more years of relevant work experience in a field that deals with geographic information, such as geography, natural resources, and land-use management, environmental analysis, regional and environmental planning, civil engi

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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