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Online Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

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15 Credits

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$608/cr.

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Rolling Admissions

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No GRE/GMAT Required

About the Program

Thousands of organizations in various fields use geographic information systems (GIS) to make maps that communicate, analyze, and solve problems. The online Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems provides a foundation in critical aspects of GIS. Students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds can advance their careers by acquiring GIS skills.

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Have questions about earning your Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Kimberly Lai, M.A.

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Curriculum

The following courses are required (12 credits):

  • SIE 507: Information Systems Programming (3 credits) Fall
  • SIE 509: Principles of Geographic Information Systems(3 credits) Fall
  • SIE 510: Geographic Information Systems Applications (3 credits) Spring
    OR SIE 512: Spatial Analysis (3 credits) Fall
  • SIE 557: Database System Applications (3 credits) Spring

Select one of the following courses (3 credits):

  • SIE 505: Formal Foundations for Information Science (3 credits) Fall
  • SIE 515: Human-Computer Interaction (3 credits) Fall
  • SIE 525: Information Systems Law (3 credits) Spring
  • SIE 550: Design of Information Systems (3 credits) Fall
  • SIE 555: Spatial Database Systems (3 credits) Fall (even years)
  • SIE 558: Real-Time Sensor Data Streams (3 credits)
Course Descriptions

Admissions

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    GPAs lower than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are considered case-by-case.

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted anytime. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials. Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An online application
  • Current résumé or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A 300-500 word essay based on the following prompt
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Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of cartographers and photogrammetrists is projected to grow 5% from 2022-2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 1,000 openings for cartographers and photogrammetrists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median salary for cartographers and photogrammetrists is $76,210 as of May 2023.

Notable Companies Employing Alumni

  • Bureau of Land Management
  • U.S. Forest Service
  • Maine State Department of Transportation
  • ESRI