Overview

With a focus on practical, hands-on learning and real-world applications, you'll gain the expertise needed to solve complex spatial problems and create innovative solutions.

Kent State University's Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) provides students and professionals with specialized training in the use of geospatial technologies for analyzing and solving complex spatial problems.

The Geographic Information Science graduate certificate from Kent State University covers essential topics such as cartography, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis, equipping students with the technical skills to apply GIS in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and transportation.

This certificate is ideal for those seeking to enhance their expertise in geographic information systems and expand career opportunities in sectors where spatial analysis is critical.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Apply standard mapping technique and spatial analysis procedures to geographic and environmental data.

Describe the various forms and methods of geospatial data dissemination.

Analyze and interpret the common statistics methods used in geographic research and applications.

Execute techniques for processing, managing, visualizing and analyzing environmental data using GIS tools.

Design and develop geodatabases by integrating essential GIS concepts and technical skills.

Evaluate principles of map design and apply best practices for cartographic construction.

Explain foundational concepts and techniques for environmental remote sensing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Science

Cartographic Design

Algorithms And Programming

Quantitative Methods In Geography

Geographic Information Science And Health

Geographic Information Science: Applications For Social Problems

Spatial Programming

Geographic Information Science And Environmental Hazards

Quantitative Methods In Geography

Spatiotemporal Analytics

Geographic Information Science: Global Health

Geographic Information Science: Spatial Analysis For Health Geography

Environmental Geographic Information Science

Cybergis

Geodatabases

Environmental Remote Sensing

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geography or a related field1

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Goal statement

Two letters of recommendation

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10575 USD / full

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Out-of-State

10575 USD / full

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In-State

10425 USD / full

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Funding

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