研究生 Certificate in Geographic 信息rmation Systems

Gain a thorough introduction to an array of cutting-edge spatial analysis technology and mapping software with the 研究生 Certificate in Geographic 信息rmation Systems in Temple’s College of Liberal 艺术. This 12-credit graduate certificate program introduces students to the software used to query, analyze and visua莉斯e spatial data.

Through the curriculum, you’ll prepare to enter the geographic information systems workforce. Geographic information is increasingly prevalent in everyday life through the growth of the civilian global positioning system, interest in computational and analytical tools used to study it, and mobile and fixed platforms for reporting locational information. This growth fuels demand for well-trained practitioners of geospatial technology in science and the social sciences, as well as in a variety of professional fields. Department faculty have expertise across GIS applications such as business, geovisua莉斯ation, 环境, 健康, 地理位置分析, urban planning and remote sensing.

The Geographic 信息rmation Systems Certificate (研究生) is designed to complement Temple’s 专业 Science Masters in Geographic 信息rmation Systems, and it can serve as a gateway to the program. The certificate also complements graduate programs offered in the College of Education, College of Liberal 艺术, College of Public Health, College of Science and Technology, Fox School of Business and Management, and the Klein College of 媒体 and Communication.

类 & 课程

课程 you are likely to take as part of the Geographic 信息rmation Systems 研究生 Certificate curriculum include the following.

• Fundamentals of Geographic 信息rmation Systems, in which students form the knowledge necessary to effectively use GIS software packages, as well as learn fundamental principles such as spatial data models, database management systems, network modeling and geo-coding, and basic vector and raster operations. 
• 遥感, in which students are introduced to the most basic concepts and skills for downloading, exploring and processing satellite data for broad remote sensing applications.
• Spatial Database Design, in which students learn the design and management of spatial databases. 
• Web Mapping and Map Servers, in which students explore theoretical and practical concepts of Web GIS (Internet GIS). 

Learn more about Geographic 信息rmation Systems Certificate (研究生) courses.

职业生涯

The Geographic 信息rmation Systems 研究生 Certificate prepares students to take on advanced research positions in technology-based companies, governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. The program’s elective courses allow students to specia莉斯e in the areas of their professional or academic interests.