Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The geographic information science certificate program caters to post-baccalaureate students across various fields including social and physical sciences, public administration, IT, engineering, business, and other areas requiring expertise in managing and analyzing spatial data.
The geospatial applications of unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS) certificate equips post-baccalaureate students with foundational knowledge to earn FAA certification as small UAS remote pilots. This nine-credit program emphasizes acquiring and processing aerial imagery to create precise 2D land cover maps, vegetation health assessments, digital elevation models, and 3D terrain reconstructions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must have basic facility in desktop computer operations and must have a basic knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics equivalent to the requirements in STAT 3660.
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1
Tuition
USD
15,240