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Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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    College of Architecture & the Built Environment

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    East Falls

  • Format

    On Campus

  • Credits

    12

  • Enrollment Options

    Part Time

The proposed 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will prepare students to assume technology leadership roles in the use of Advanced GIS and Spatial Analytics, primarily within the allied design professions including Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning and Engineering, but also extending to more traditional spatial analysis roles. GIS professionals must demonstrate mastery of a broad spectrum of advanced geospatial skill sets and knowledge bases to plan and lead in the use of geospatial technology for projects related to the built environment. The mission of the Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is to provide students with a broad-based, practice-oriented proficiency in advanced geospatial technology and spatial analytics.

The following are Core (required) and remaining (elective) courses for the Certificate, although course substitutions are possible at the discretion of the Program Director. The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requires the completion of a total of 12 credits (4 courses):

Core Courses for the Certificate (required courses):

  • GEOD-610      Introduction to GIS * - 3 CR
  • GEOD-615      Advanced GIS for Landscape Analysis - 3 CR
  • GEOD-617      Advanced GIS for Urban Planning and Development - 3 CR

Choose remaining course(s) from the following:

  • GEOD-625      Internet GIS Tech for Design and Development - 3 CR
  • GEOD-600      3D Modeling for Geodesign - 3 CR

* Note – for students with prior GIS experience, this Intro GIS course may be waived at the discretion of the Program Director and another course substituted.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate is a STEM designated program (CIP Code 11.0804). 

 

Program Highlights

In this highly innovative program, next generation designers of the built environment learn through a combination of advanced geospatial technologies and sustainable design practices. You will work on real projects in a highly-collaborative fast-paced, hands-on learning environment. Upon graduation, you will have the skills necessary to address complex design and planning problems with powerful geospatial visualization and analysis tools that foster meaningful collaboration among other build environment design professionals.

  • Work with state-of-the-art geospatial 3D technologies to model complex urban environments.
  • Gain hands-on experience working on real projects for real clients.
  • Prepare to become leaders and innovators in solving 21st century design and planning challenges.

Related Programs

  • MS in Geospatial Technology for Geodesign
  • Geospatial Technology for Geodesign Certificate

Check out faculty member Jim Querry highlighted on Esri's ArcGIS blog!

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Program

Name: Peng Du, PhD, LEED AP, WELL AP
Position: Program Director & Assistant Professor
Email: Peng.Du@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-951-0437

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Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-951-2800
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