Geographic Information Systems, Graduate Certificate*

General Program Information

Eileen Ernenwein, Graduate Coordinator
315 Ross Hall
(423) 439-7513
e-mail: ernenwei@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 apply all 12 credits into the master’s program with approval of the M.S. Geosciences graduate coordinator and the School of Graduate Studies. All credit, however, must meet GPA requirements and must be within the six-year matriculation limit.

Geographic Information Systems, Graduate Certificate Requirements: 12 credits

Required Courses: 6 credits

• GEOS 5010 - Geospatial Analysis (3 credits)
• GEOS 5317 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 credits

Choose 6 credits from the following:

• GEOS 5017 - Advanced Cartography: Web & Mobile Mapping (3 credits)
• GEOS 5300 - Topics in Geospatial Analysis (3 credits)
• GEOS 5320 - Geographic Information Systems Projects (3 credits)
• GEOS 5350 - Statistics for Geosciences (3 credits)
• GEOS 5900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits)
• Other relevant courses at ETSU with advisor approval