Geospatial Technologies Upper Division Certificate

The Geospatial Technologies Certificate prepares candidates for cartography, photogrammetry, data management, computer science and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technician roles.

Shilah Bremond

Why Study Geospatial Technologies

Geospatial technologies are a high-demand, fast-growing occupational skill set for careers in various sectors, including:

  • private industry
  • government
  • non-profits
  • research institutions

The collection, creation, processing, analysis and presentation of georeferenced data skills prepare candidates for:

  • cartography and photogrammetry jobs
  • database management and computer science careers
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technician roles

GIS technician and technologist careers are predicted to have a 14% job growth in Maryland by 2030 and 10% job growth nationally.  

Learn more about certificate requirements and how to apply.

Learn Valuable Skills

Career Expertise

Upon successful completion of the certificate, candidates will be able to: 

  • Demonstrate conceptual foundations of geospatial technologies.  
  • Demonstrate competence in the use of GIS and their practical applications. 
  • Effectively use remote sensing as a tool for environmental or landscape problem solving.
  • Use GIS to analyze spatial data to reveal spatial patterns and relationships. 
  • Convey geographic information effectively through maps. 

Certificate Requirements

The Geospatial Technologies Certificate requires 16 credits. 

Core courses: 

  • GEOG 232 Introduction to Geographic Information Science 
  • GEOG 321 Introduction to Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry 

Plus, three electives from the following: 

  • GEOG 323 Cartography and Graphics I 
  • GEOG 408 Application of GIS in Emergency Management 
  • GEOG 414 GIS Applications 
  • GEOG 416 Advanced Remote Sensing: Digital Image Processing and Analysis 
  • GEOG 426 GIS Database Design 
  • GEOG 428 Python Scripting for ArcGIS 
  • GEOG 465 Advanced Techniques in GIS 
  • GEOG 471 Geospatial Technologies Special Topics 

How to Apply

The undergraduate upper division certificate in geospatial technologies accepts admission materials on a rolling basis.