Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information System in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,035
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Geographic information systems (GIS) employ advanced software and techniques to collect, organize, examine, handle, and display location-based data.
Available through Loyola's School of Environmental Sustainability (SES), the GIS certification delivers fundamental instruction in modern mapping technologies required to address intricate spatial challenges across environmental science, urban development, social research, healthcare, commerce, farming, and technical fields.
Loyola's School of Environmental Sustainability focuses on creating answers to pressing ecological issues, advocating for fair environmental policies, and cultivating ethical sustainability leaders. SES certification courses equip working professionals with hands-on abilities to enhance or acquire environmental credentials for career growth or transitioning into new sectors.
Upon finishing the GIS certification, graduates gain qualifications for roles as GIS Technicians or Analysts, with career progression opportunities to GIS Management positions.
The versatile competencies gained through this program apply to numerous occupations and fields extending well beyond environmental sustainability.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the Geographic Information Systems Certificate include:
Transcripts
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 79
Transcripts
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 79
Tuition
USD
10,035