Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
Department of Physics, Geosciences & Astronomy
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
Department of Physics, Geosciences & Astronomy
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
On-Campus
Program
18 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tutition
$5,010 Per Semester
Free Books
for All Students
Transform Your Community with Geographic Information Systems
Geographic information systems (GIS) has a wide range of applications including urban planning, disaster response, and transportation planning. GIS is a computer-based system that can be used to store, analyze, and display spatial data. It can help users understand patterns, relationships, and geographic context. EKU’s certificate in GIS prepares you for a variety of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. Learn to analyze and map geographic data and produce 3D digital imaging, reports, charts, tables, overlays, and applications. Gain hands-on experience focused on real-world problems and gain the experience needed to lead future generations of geographers, astronomers, environmental geoscientists, physicists, and engineers.
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Career Outlook
Although employment growth for geography-related fields is projected to show little change until 2032, about 100 openings for geographers are projected each year, on average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Local, state, and federal governments need GIS technicians in several different agencies: the Department of Defense, the Army, the Air Force, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why EKU?
Curriculum & Enrollment
Learn essential skills for today’s GIS careers. Our programs are made up of high-quality courses and taught by experienced professors. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as GIS cartography, remote sensing, geographic data and techniques, geographic imagery, computer aided drafting (CAD), plane surveying, disaster resilience and exercises, statistical reasoning and applied statistics, web programming, Visual Basic programming, and object-oriented programming.
Enrolling & Advising Information
EKU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.
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Department of Physics, Geosciences & Astronomy
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Room 3140
859-622-1521
pgas@eku.edu