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Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Geographic Information Science Certificate Program is designed to prepare graduates with advanced training for the rapidly expanding field of geographic information science (GIS). Why GIScience at the University of Georgia (UGA)? A comprehensive collection of courses in GIScience and GI Technology is offered by the Department of Geography and other UGA departments.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 15 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

15 credit hours total. Required courses include GEOG 4370/6370-4370L/6370L Geographic Information Science; GEOG 4370E/6370E Introduction to Geographic Information Science; GEOG 4991/6991 Internship in Geographic Information Science; GEOG 8590 Directed Problems in Geographic Techniques.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no prerequisite courses required for the graduate certificate program. If you have any inquiries, please contact the certificate program coordinator (Dr. Lan Mu, [email protected] ). To apply, fill in the first line of the Certificate/Concentration Change Form and email it to the certificate program coordinator. You will receive a reply confirming your registration for the certificate.

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.

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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