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Geographic Information Systems Certificate
University of Alabama

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The objectives of the graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) offered through the Department of Geography are to provide students with a concentrated geography background focusing on geographic information techniques, to prepare students with technical skills in using GIS, and to qualify students for a wide range of GIS applications. It is possible for students to earn a graduate certificate in GIS while enrolled in another graduate program at the university. The Department of Geography is a member of the University Consortium for GIS (UCGIS), and the UN Global Geospatial Information Management Academic Network of Americas. Objectives of the GIS Certificate Program include: to provide participants with a concentrated geography background focusing on geographic information techniques, to prepare participants with technical skills in using GIS, and to qualify participants to apply GIS in various professional areas. The GIS certificate program requires a total of 20 credit hours, including 12 credit hours of required courses and 8 credit hours for elective courses.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (20 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$32,400.00 per year
USD $16,200 per semester. Please note this fee is subject to change.
Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

Clark Hall,

The University of Alabama,

TUSCALOOSA,

Alabama,

35487, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for regular admission an application must include: A BS/BA degree in geography, environmental science, natural resources, land-use management, regional and environmental planning, civil engineering, business applications or other related fields dealing with geographical information.

English Language Requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT); International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5; Pearson Test of English (PTE): The minimum score of admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 59.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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