Geographic Information Systems, Graduate Certificate*

General Program Information

Andrew Joyner, Graduate Coordinator
308 Ross Hall
(423) 439-4183
e-mail: joynert@etsu.edu

The Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate can be completed online, in person, or through a combination of both learning styles. 

Admissions

The admissions criteria set by the ETSU School of Graduate Studies will be followed.

Articulation Agreement

A student who completes the Graduate Certificate in GIS and later wishes to pursue the M.S. in Geosciences may transfer all 18 credits into the master’s program with approval of the M.S. Geosciences graduate coordinator and the School of Graduate Studies. All transfer credit, however, must meet GPA requirements and must be within the six-year matriculation limit.

Geographic Information Systems, Graduate Certificate Requirements: 18 credits

Required Courses: 6 credits

• GEOS 5010 - Geospatial Analysis (3 credits)
• GEOS 5320 - Geographic Information Systems Projects (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 12 credits

Choose 12 credits from the following:

• GEOS 5237 - Advanced Remote Sensing (3 credits)
• GEOS 5317 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
• GEOS 5300 - Topics in Geospatial Analysis (3 credits)
• GEOS 5350 - Statistics for Geosciences (3 credits)
• GEOS 5017 - Advanced Cartography: Web & Mobile Mapping (3 credits)
• GEOS 5357 - Environmental Consulting (3 credits)
• GEOS 5587 - Engineering Geology (4 credits)
• GEOS 5857 - Principles of Hydrology (4 credits)
• GEOS 5900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits)

Gainful Employment

*This is a Gainful Employment Program. For information about Gainful Employment programs, please see https://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/documents/gainfulemployment/geographic
_information_systems_graduate_certificate.pdf