Certificate in Geospatial Science
An undergraduate program designed to prepare individuals to utilize geospatial technology (from maps, to GPS, to satellites, to drones) across a range of disciplines.
Geospatial Science – Academic Certificate
Geospatial Science, Certificate
Offered as an Academic Certification
The Certificate in Geospatial Science is an undergraduate program designed to prepare individuals to utilize geospatial technology for a range of disciplines. The certificate provides students with communication skills through the creation of meaningful and powerful maps, analytical skills through the spatial analysis of geographic information, and technological skills through the use of various geographic information systems (GIS) and programs. The certificate program places significant emphasis on hands-on experience using various geospatial technologies (GPS, GIS, drones, etc) to address social, economic, and environmental issues.
Degree Fit
Program Preparation
Students who complete the certificate will have a strong understanding of why geospatial thinking matters, what geospatial technology exists, how to utilize spatial science to develop a deeper understanding of place, and how to execute independent projects to answer spatial questions. Students will have many opportunities to work on real-world projects utilizing geospatial thinking, science, and applications. This training will enhance their ability to develop, perform, and execute geospatial tasks in small and large corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies throughout the region, state, and country. This will provide students with the training necessary for entry-level geospatial jobs, and give a competitive edge to students applying for natural resource, planning, policy, and social service jobs.
Degree Roadmap
The program requires the completion of 32 credits, consisting of four required lower-division courses and four required upper-division courses. All courses taken for the certificate must be completed with a grade of C or better and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Capstone
Certificate in Geospatial Science students pursue a wide range of majors including environmental science and policy, biology, business, economics, sociology and anthropology, political science, and criminal justice. Completion of a geospatial science certificate provides the technical and applied skills for students to successfully pursue a career in the variety of fields above.
Guided Pathways
Contact: Jamie Trammell – 541.552.6496 – trammelle@sou.edu
Associate Degree Paths
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Klamath Community College: Associates of Science
Umpqua Community College: AS Natural Resources
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1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6802
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