The following chart lists the classes available for Certificate Program students. For course availability information, see our Course Calendar.
| Course Number | Course Details | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 482 | The Nature of Geographic Information Orientation to the properties of geographic data and the practice of distance learning. Prerequisite: submission of application to the certificate program in GIS (https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/GISCertificate_Admissions.shtml) |
3 credits |
| GEOG 483 | Problem Solving with GIS How geographic information systems facilitate data analysis and communication to address common geographic problems. Prerequisite: GEOG 482 |
3 credits |
| GEOG 484 | GIS Database Development Database design, creation, maintenance, and data integration using desktop GIS software. |
3 credits |
| 4th Course Elective |
Choose from the available electives listed on the Class Calendar. https://gis.e-education.psu.edu/programs/class_calendar |
3 credits |
Choose from the available electives listed on the Class Calendar. https://gis.e-education.psu.edu/programs/class_calendar
Note: You can take any of the course offerings listed on our class calendar (including GEOINT courses) to satisfy the elective(s) for the GIS Certificate (with the exception of GEOG 594A). Please check with us at info@gis.psu.edu if you are interested in a particular class that you don't see on this list.
| Course Number | Course Details | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 864* or GEOG 482 |
Professionalism in GIS&T *Because GEOG 864 is only offered in the Spring term, you can start the program with a different course (or you can take GEOG 482). or The Nature of Geographic Information |
2 or 3 credits |
| GEOG 483 (or 3 credit elective) |
Problem Solving with GIS How geographic information systems facilitate data analysis and communication to address common geographic problems. Students may waive this requirement if they possess the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete the project. To determine if you possess this skill set, visit the GEOG 483 final project page. Students who waive this course will complete an additional 3 credit elective in its place. |
3 credits |
| GEOG 484 (or 3 credit elective) |
GIS Database Development Database design, creation, maintenance, and data integration using desktop GIS software. Students may waive this requirement if they possess the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete the project. To determine if you possess this skill set, visit the GEOG 484 final project page. Students who waive this course will complete an additional 3 credit elective in its place. |
3 credits |
| 4th Course Elective |
Choose from the available electives listed on the Class Calendar. https://gis.e-education.psu.edu/programs/class_calendar |
3 credits |
Note:
Students must take GEOG 482 or GEOG 864 in order to earn the GIS Certificate.
Prerequisites as listed may be waived by the course instructor if you can demonstrate the required level of competency. Please contact us for advice.