Geographic Information Science

Undergraduate GIS Certificate Program

The Geographic Information Science (GIS) Certificate at the University of Missouri is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the theoretical, practical and technical skills that are essential for the analysis of spatial data.

Students from a wide range of disciplines will benefit from this program by becoming proficient in the use and application of GIS technologies through a flexible set of courses and hands-on experiences. The program offers the training and experience necessary to prepare for the rapidly expanding professional opportunities available in the diverse set of fields that depend on geographic information.

The program is available to all University of Missouri students, and requires completing 15 hours of approved coursework that includes 1) Foundation courses, 2) Theoretical Breadth courses, 3) Technical Breadth and Application courses, and 4) a Capstone Experience. These classes are taught in departments such as Geography, Natural Resources and Engineering.  You must earn a grade average of at least a B (3.0) in these courses. 

Please click the “Geographic Information Science Certificate” link in the “Forms/PDFs” box on the right. 

Graduate students should notify a program director as they near completion of their GIS Certificate coursework.  This notification must be at least one month prior to graduation, but please also let us know if you finish the requirements during a semester prior to your intended graduation date. Certificates will normally be awarded during the same semester that you graduate.  See the “Forms/Pdfs” box to the right for additional information.

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Group A (Foundation courses, one from this group)

GEOG 3040 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems SP/FS (3 credits)

NATR 2325 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems SP (3 credits)

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Group B (Theoretical Breadth courses, at least one from this group)

GEOG 4710 Spatial Analysis in Geography Varies (3 credits)

FOR 4360 Photogrammetry, Inventory, and Models FS (3 credits)

GEOG 4810/ Landscape Ecology and GIS Analysis I SP (3 credits)

NATR 4385

GEOG 3840 Cartography SP (3 credits)

GEOG 3830 Remote Sensing FS (3 credits)

GEOG 4740 Location Analysis and Site Selection FS (3 credits)

GEOG 4790 GIS for Social Sciences SP (3 credits)

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Group C (Technical Breadth and Application courses, at least one from this group)

GEOG 4940 Geographic Information Systems II SP (3 credits)

NATR 4365 GIS Applications (even years) SP (3 credits)

Natr 4320/ Hydrological and Water Quality Modeling SP (3 credits)

(same as EnvSci 4230/BiolEng 4350/CivEng 47200

GEOG 4130 Geospatial Sciences and National Security (even years) FS (3 credits)

GEOG 4850 Transportation Geography (odd years) SP (3 Credits)

GEOG 4860 Advanced Remote Sensing SP (3 credits)

ATMS 4510 Remote Sensing for Atmospheric Science (odd years) FS (3 credits)

and Natural Resources

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Capstone experience (or substitute 1 additional course from above)

GEOG 3385 Independent GIS project (3 credits)

NATR 4001 Independent GIS project (3 credits)

If you plan to graduate this semester and have questions, please contact Mark Palmer.

Graduate GIS Certificate Program

The Geographic Information Science (GIS) Certificate at the University of Missouri is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the theoretical, practical and technical skills that are essential for the analysis of spatial data.

Students from a wide range of disciplines will benefit from this program by becoming proficient in the use and application of GIS technologies through a flexible set of courses and hands-on experiences. The program offers the training and experience necessary to prepare for the rapidly expanding professional opportunities available in the diverse set of fields that depend on geographic information.

The program is available to all University of Missouri students, and requires completing coursework that includes 1) Foundation courses, 2) Theoretical Breadth courses, 3) Technical Breadth and Application courses, and 4) a Capstone Experience. These classes are taught in departments such as Geography, Natural Resources and Engineering.

The Certificate program is administered differently for undergraduate students and those who are admitted to the Graduate school.

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Group A (Foundation courses, one from this group)

GEOG 7840 Geographic Information Systems I FS/SP (3 Credits)

NATR 7325 Intro to Geographic Information Systems SP (3 credits)

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Group B (Theoretical Breadth courses, at least one from this group)

GEOG 7710 Spatial Analysis in Geography (odd years) FS (3 credits)

FOR 7360 Photogrammetry, Inventory, and Models FS (3 credits)

GEOG 7810/ Landscape Ecology and GIS Analysis I SP (3 credits)

NATR 7385

GEOG 7790 GIS for Social Sciences SP (3 credits)

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Group C (Technical Breadth and Application courses, at least one from this group)

GEOG 7940 Geographic Information Systems II SP (3 credits)

GEOG 7860 Advanced Remote Sensing SP (3 credits)

GEOG 7130 Geospatial Sciences and National Security (even) FS (3 credits)

NATR 7320, Hydrological and Water Quality Modeling SP (3 credits)

(same as BiolEng 7350, CivEng 7720, EnvSci 7230)

NATR 7365 GIS Applications (even years) SP (3 credits)

NATR 8395 Landscape Ecology & GIS Analysis II (odd years) SP (3 credits)

PUB AF 8320 Spatial Analysis for Public Affairs varies (3 credits)

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Capstone experience (or substitute 1 additional course from above)

GEOG 8085 Independent GIS project (3 credits)

FOR 8050 Independent GIS project (3 credits)