Geographic Information Science ,Certificate
Data Science, GIS, GPS, Mapping, Remote Sensing, SPATIAL, statistics
Learn to use technology with geographic information science to help companies innovate and navigate the world.
The geographic information science undergraduate certificate program pairs the practical skill of geographic information science with the conceptual knowledge of geographical problem-solving and spatial thinking.
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The certificate requires 20 credit hours with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. At least 12 of the 20 credit hours must be upper division.
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GIS 205: Geographic Information Science I
(QTRS)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GIS 211: Geographic Information Science II
(QTRS)
4 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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GIS 311: Geographic Information Science III
(QTRS)
4 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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Upper Division
GIS Elective
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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ASU degree-seeking students
The BS program in geographic information science is incompatible with this certificate program.
Nondegree-seeking students
This certificate is available through the Pathways for the Future program. Applicants without a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for, and receive, this certificate through the Pathways for the Futures program. Applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree should apply to ASU and this certificate program as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Geographic information science is one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy, and employment possibilities can be found across the private sector and in many government agencies at the local, state and national levels.
Graduates who have paired this geographic information science certificate with their degree program have added knowledge, skills and abilities in these highly desirable areas:
- analysis
- computer programming
- problem-solving
- statistics
These skills are applicable to many fields and sectors, including:
- health care
- nonprofit organizations
- real estate
- retail
- utilities
School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
