A certificate in GIS gives students a vital set of professional skills that will set them apart in today's job market. Geographic data acquisition, storage and manipulation has rapidly become embedded in nearly every sector of our economy. USU's GIS Certificate is built around a core set of courses designed teach geospatial methods while exploring contemporary issues in natural resources. Students gain proficiency in spatial analysis, data management, and professional science communication.
Applied Geographic Information Science
Duration6 year(s)
Tuition FeeUSD 38,192 / Year
Next IntakeAugust 29, 2022
Applied Geographic Information Science
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Bachelor Degree Minimum Requirements
Admission to USU is test optional for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022. ACT/SAT test scores will still be considered if submitted.
- 2.8-4.0 GPA - Admitted in Good Standing
- Students with less than a 2.8 high school GPA may still be admitted in good standing based upon the combination of their GPA and ACT/SAT score. See if you qualify.
- 2.79 GPA & below - Considered for Earned Admission path.
Associate Degree Minimum Requirements
Most USU Eastern and USU Blanding Associates Degrees and Certificates are open enrollment and do not require a minimum high school GPA or ACT/SAT score.
Recommended High School Prep Work
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Math (One class beyond math 3)
- 3.5 years of Social Science
- 3 years of Lab-Based Science (one each: biology, chemistry, and physics)
- 2 years of a world language (same language, taken progressively during grades 9-12)
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
To provide a foundation for academic success, USU requires all undergraduate international students to demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency. The English language proficiency may be demonstrated by meeting one of the following. Students must ask the testing agency to send official exam scores to Utah State University (USU).
Career
With a GIS certificate, students may be qualified to work in a variety of fields and careers:
- Restoration
- Environmental consultant
- Fisheries biologist
- Risk management
- Ecologist
- City planner
- Landscape architect
- Geologist
- Wildlife biologist
- Forester
- Field technician
- Surveyor
- Educator
- Big data analyst
- Emergency response
- Range management
- Soil scientist
- Non-profit
- Transportation and supply chain
Fee Information
How to Apply
- Application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- High school transcript or GED
- Official ACT or SAT scores (optional)
- Concurrent enrollment transcripts
Applied Geographic Information Science
Utah State University
United States of America, Logan