Geographic Information Science Graduate Certificate
- Contact Information
- Departments of Geography and Forestry
- 8 Stewart Hall
- 573-882-8370
- Geographic Information Science Certificate Web Site
For more information, contact Mark Cowell (Geography) or Hong He (Forestry).
About the Certificate
The Geographic Information Science (GIS) Certificate at the University of Missouri is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide graduate students with the theoretical, practical and technical skills that are essential for the analysis of spatial data.
Training and Experience
Students from a wide range of disciplines will benefit from this program by becoming proficient in the use and application of GIS technologies through a flexible set of courses and hands-on experiences. The program offers the training and experience necessary to prepare for the rapidly expanding professional opportunities available in the diverse set of fields that depend on geographic information.
Plan of Study
The program is available to all University of Missouri students and requires completing 12 credit hours of course work that include
- Foundation courses
- Theoretical Breadth courses
- Technical Breadth and Application courses
- A Capstone Experience
These classes are taught in departments such as Geography, Natural Resources and Engineering.
Required Courses
4 of the following courses must be completed, with at least 1 course selected from each of 3 groups.
Foundations
- Geography 7840
- Natural Resources 7325
Theoretical Breadth
- Geography 7710
- Geography 7810
- Natural Resources 7385
- Forestry 7360
- Geography 3840
- Geography 7830
- Civil Engineering 7200
Technical Breadth and Application
- Parks, Recreation and Tourism 7312
- Geography 7860
- Natural Resources 7365
- Natural Resources 7395
- Geography 7815
- Geography 7940
- Public Affairs 8320
Capstone Experience
- Civil Engineering 4085
- Geography 3385
- Forestry 9450