Graduate Certificate in GIS at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed for students and professionals wishing to acquire skills in spatial data analysis. GIS is a powerful computer-based analytical tool used at all levels of government, in business, industry, and institutions. GIS skills are a must in many different fields including urban planning, engineering, geology, and the social sciences.

Faculty: College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs | Department: Public Affairs and Planning | Duration: 15 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 15 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Gis Workshop; Introduction To Geographic Information Systems; Intermediate Geographic Information Systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applying for admission to the GIS-Certificate program does not require the GRE or a degree in planning and should be done as a Non-Degree Seeking Student through the Graduate Admissions. Up to 12 credit hours in the GIS Certificate earned as a non-degree seeking student may be applied to the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning, subject to the policies on grades and graduate credit described in the Catalog. Students can also complete the certificate as part of the accelerated online MPA program by completing hours applicable to the MPA degree.

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://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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