GIS certificate courses give you first-hand experience using geospatial technologies along with associated artificial intelligence techniques and big data analysis to retrieve and process geographic information and present it in digital maps as well as other visual formats.
The five-course curriculum teaches you how to use geographic mapping technologies to:
By the end of the program, you’ll be ready to support mapping projects in natural resource management, agriculture, archeology, environmental protection, forestry, or urban planning.
Required Courses
Admission
To be admitted to the GIS certificate program, you must demonstrate your interest in using geographic data to support academic or professional work in social sciences, environmental studies, market research, or urban and regional planning.
Additional Information
See the Graduate Bulletin for program requirement details.
For more information, contact Alexander Buyantuev at [email protected].
University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS)
The Geography, Planning, and Sustainability department is now a member of the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). This prestigious affiliation connects our GIS programs with a national network of leading GIS scholars, institutions and industry partners.
As a UCGIS member, we gain access to cutting-edge research, collaborative opportunities and professional development resources. This will enhance your education with the skills, connections and expertise needed to excel in the geospatial industry.
You can add this certification as a supplemental degree if you're enrolled in one of the UAlbany programs listed below:
Ready to apply? Complete the Supplemental Program Application.
This degree is designated as a STEM program. International students maintaining F-1 status are allowed to apply for up to 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) following completion/graduation from their degree program. Currently, this degree program is also designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an eligible degree for the F-1 STEM OPT work authorization extension; students who secure qualifying employment may be eligible to apply for the STEM OPT extension for a cumulative total of up to 36 months of F-1 OPT work authorization.
There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.
Available information for International Applicants.
Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.