2010-2011 University Catalog
Geographic Information Sciences Graduate Certificate
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Banner Code: SC-CERG-GISC
This program of study is offered by the College of Science .
This graduate certificate prepares students for employment in federal, state, and local government positions that require GIS skills. Graduates have typically been employed in major mapping programs of the Department of the Interior and in the related land management agencies at the federal and state level. The certificate has been found suitable for the needs of business and industry, including those corporations that serve as contractors to governments in the United States and overseas.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should submit an application for graduate studies and must meet all requirements for graduate study at Mason. All applicants should have a working knowledge of, or prior education or training in, computer technology. Knowledge of GIS, remote sensing technology, and cartography are preferred. Students from any discipline are welcome to apply, but students with a background in one of the physical sciences (atmospheric science, hydrology, or geology), geography, environmental science, or engineering are particularly well-suited to undertake this program.
Students with no knowledge of geospatial technology are required to take GGS 550 prior to admission to the program. |
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