Geographic Information Systems

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The Department of Community and Regional Planning offers a multidisciplinary graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Designed for professionals seeking to expand their expertise or enter the field of GIS, our certificate offers practical, hands-on training in the latest GIS software and techniques.
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The GIS Certificate Program is open to graduate students in all disciplines of the university. Students must complete a minimum of 13 graduate credits of GIS coursework to receive the certificate. In addition, students must maintain a grade-point average of B or higher in these courses.

 


Degrees Offered:

Certificate

 

Monica A. Haddad

haddad@iastate.edu
515-294-8979

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 105

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

July 1(Fall); Dec 1 (Spring); and Apr 1 (Summer)

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

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