Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate program in Geographic Information Science and Technology uses a variety of learning strategies delivered through distance education to provide an increased knowledge of geographic information system technologies and the geographic concepts and methodologies embedded in them.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission to the certificate program must have: (1) a BA or BS degree or its international equivalent, and (2) a minimum 3.0 GPA (A = 4.0) for all undergraduate work. Preference will be given to candidates with significant professional experience working with geographic information systems and related geo-spatial technologies. International students must submit TOEFL scores and are expected to achieve a minimum score of 600 on this exam.
The courses in this program are open to students living and/or working anywhere, including students at USC's Los Angeles, Sacramento and Washington DC campuses. The program can be completed in one calendar year by taking one course in each of the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Course Requirements
Certificate candidates must complete 16 units of courses work, consisting of GEOG 581, GEOG 582, GEOG 587 and one elective. Outstanding students may apply for admission to the M.S. program in Geographic Information Science and Technology upon completion of 12 units of course work.