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certificate in geographic information science (GIS).

A total of 17 graduate credits are required to receive a graduate GIS certificate at UNO. The curriculum stresses spatial theory, oral and written communication, computer experience, problem-solving skills, and GIS industry experience.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must submit:

  • Online Graduate Application
  • One copy of official transcripts from all previously attended universities
  • Statement of purpose
  • two letters of recommendations - Please provide the names and email addresses for your recommenders. (A Request form will be emailed to recommenders by UNO when you submit your online application.)
  • Resume
  • Graduate Application Fee

Prerequisites

The student must demonstrate a background in geography, statistics, and computer science. Prerequisites would include courses in human and physical geography, statistics, and programming such as the following::

  • GEOG 1020 Human Geography
  • GEOG 1070 Physical Geography: Soils and Landforms
  • MATH 1530 Introduction to Applied Probability and Statistics
  • CIST 1400 Introduction to Computer Programming

Core Requirements

  • GEOG 8535 Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (2 hrs)
  • GEOG 8545 Cartography and Geographic Information Systems Lab (2 hrs)
  • GEOG 8056 GIS I (3 hrs)
  • GEOG 8666 GIS II (4 hrs)

Electives

Two of the following:

  • GEOG 8016 Conservation of Natural Resources (3 hrs)
  • GEOG 8036 Computer Mapping and Visualization (3 hrs)
  • GEOG 8636 Environmental Remote Sensing (4 hrs)
  • GEOG 8650 Land Use (3 hrs)
  • GEOG 8800 Internship in Environmental/Regional Planning (3 hrs)

Students may substitute advanced courses in GIS for required courses already taken. Students will be allowed a maximum of two substitutions for these required courses. Substitution must be approved by the department GIS advisor.

For more information about the graduate certificate program in GIS, please call (402) 554-2662.

For more information

For questions regarding the GIS graduate certificate, please contact:

Office of Graduate Studies
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Eppley Administration Building 203
Omaha, NE 68182-0209
402-554-2341
Email: graduate@unomaha.edu

last updated: 10/31/2011 at 10:02pm