Geographic Information Science and Technology Certificate

Program Coordinator: Karen Mulcahy (231-A Brewster Building; 252-328-4991; mulcahyk@ecu.edu)

The graduate certificate in geographic information science and technology (GIST) provides students with opportunities to develop analytical, theoretical, and practical skills for both public and private sector careers. The certificate is open to students enrolled in graduate degree or certificate programs. Students with limited undergraduate training in GIST are encouraged to consult with the certificate coordinator before enrollment.

The program requires completion of 12 s.h. as follows:

Core courses as follows - 9 s.h.:

GEOG 6410 - Advanced Cartography
GEOG 6420 - Advanced Remote Sensing
GEOG 6430 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Choose one of the following elective courses - 3 s.h.:

GEOG 6150 - Quantitative Methods in Geography or
GEOG 6400 - Seminar in Geographic Information and Analysis or
GEOG 6440 - Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments or
GEOG 6460 - Advanced Digital Terrain Analysis

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For further information please contact the certificate coordinator.