Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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The GIS certificate provides recognition for students completing the required number of GIS-related classes (26 credits) at a high level of competence (minimum average GPA of 2.7). Certification will provide students with a powerful tool to assist their future job searches.

Required Courses

GEOG 303 - Introductory GIS Credits: (5)
OR
GEOG 403 - Introductory GIS Credits: (5)
GEOG 404 - Intermediate GIS Credits: (4)
GEOG 410 - Airphoto Interpretation Credits: (4)
GEOG 430 - Remote Sensing Credits: (5)

Choose from the following electives - Credits: 8

A minimum of 8 credits taken from the list of electives at least 4 credits of which must be a “GIS” class. All electives must be approved by the certificate director.

Other electives as approved by the Director

CS 301 - Data Structures Credits: (4)
GEOG 409 - Quantitative Methods in Geography Credits: (4)
GEOG 413 - Computer Cartography Credits: (4)
GEOG 417 - Advanced GIS Credits: (4)
GEOG 485 - Topics In GIS and Remote Sensing Credits: (4)
GEOG 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
GEOG 493 - Geography Field Experience Credits: (1-12)
GEOG 496 - Individual Study Credits: (1-6)
Students may also take Advanced GIS or Introduction to Visual Basics for ESRI Software as 1 credit GEOG 496 classes up to a maximum of 4 classes (both to CWU and ESRI).

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Required Courses

Choose from the following electives - Credits: 8

Total Credits: 26