GIScience is an emerging specialization that combines various aspects of computer science with geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartographic visualization, spatial statistics, and global positioning systems (GPS) in studying and solving geographical problems. The purpose of the program is to prepare students to acquire, analyze, manage, visualize, and develop applications with geo-spatial data in public and private organizations.

The Certificate in GIScience is made possible through the joint efforts of the Departments of Geography and Computer Science.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Certificate in GISciences, students must (a) apply for admission to the program by contacting the program director before the completion of 12 semester units of courses listed below and (b) complete the required units with a 2.5 grade point average. Non-SDSU students must enroll with SDSU Global Campus prior to taking courses. Nonmatriculated students can enroll in the certificate through the Open University program. For Open University information please see the Global Campus website or call the Global Campus registration office at 619-594-5152.

Certificate Curriculum

The Certificate requires 26 units distributed between the Departments of Geography and Computer Science as follows:

Courses with relevant content may be substituted for the geography and computer science courses listed above with the approval of the certified advisors.