Auburn University at Montgomery
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
Montgomery, USA
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), a close‑knit campus of about 7,000 students, offers a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems that meets the educational component for the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). Students complete five GIS courses (GEOG 3940, 3950, 4950, 4960, 4990) with labs and receive a certificate of recognition from Auburn University at Montgomery. The programme develops spatial analysis, cartography, remote sensing and GPS skills and is open to degree and non‑degree students; courses are offered on campus, online, or blended.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue GIS analyst, cartographer and remote sensing technician roles in government, consulting and industry.
In addition to a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, AUM offers a GIS certificate designed to satisfy the educational component for certification by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI), a nationally and internationally recognized certification organization.
Successful completion of five GIS courses will prepare students to employ computer-assisted spatial analyses in various academic professions as well as provide the tools necessary for practical applications in government or the private sector.
Students interested in receiving the certificate must complete all five of the following courses:
- GEOG 3940 Cartography with Lab
- GEOG 3950 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems with Lab
- GEOG 4950 Advanced Geographic Information Systems with Lab
- GEOG 4960 Remote Sensing and GPS Applications in GIS with Lab
- GEOG 4990 Applied Research in Geographic Information Science and Systems with Lab
After successful completion, students receive a certificate of recognition from Auburn University at Montgomery. Students interested in the certificate should consult with individual departments to determine whether courses in GIS may apply to degree programs in which they have an interest. The certificate is also offered to non-degree seeking students.
