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Jan 29, 2025
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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Geographic Information Systems for Professionals [Graduate Certificate]
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A five-course curriculum, granting a certificate of completion and satisfactory academic performance, is available for non-degree students. It is designed for GIS specialists, technicians, planners, information technology professionals and others interested in using geographic information technology in jobs or for careers.
This is a designated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program.
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Program Admission
 Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Complete a Graduate Application
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities (EMU alums do no need to request official transcripts).
- Earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program.
International Transcripts - Students with non-U.S. post-secondary credentials must submit an evaluation of their international transcripts from one of four approved evaluation services for a detailed, course-by-course report. Applicants should allow 2-6 weeks for the completed evaluation. Please visit International Admissions for additional information.
Advisor Information
Yichun Xie, Ph.D., 140G Strong Hall, 734.487.7588, yxie@emich.edu
William Welsh, Ph.D., 140N Strong Hall, 734.487.7586, wwelsh@emich.edu
Hugh Semple, Ph.D., 140O Strong Hall, 734.487.8169, hsemple@emich.edu
Xining Yang, Ph.D., 140C Strong Hall, 734.487.8486, xyang5@emich.edu
Degree Requirements: 15 hours
Following admission, the student should consult with the GIS professional certificate program coordinator regarding the set up of a study plan. This certificate requires 15 hours of required course work as follows:
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