GIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The GIS Certificate includes a 12 credit comprehensive set of courses, which account for the diversity of backgrounds, needs, and computer experience of the students.
The target audience for the GIS Certificate are non-traditional students, e.g. professionals from the private and public sectors, educators, local town government officials, etc., with and without an academic degree. The GIS Certificate will also provide an option for traditional students wanting some 'formal' GIS training, but who are unable to commit to the more comprehensive GIS minor (www.wsc.ma.edu/garp/gisminor.html).
The GIS Certificate will be awarded through the Division of Graduate & Continuing Education, however, coursework may be taken during the day or evening offerings. Some coursework from other institutions may be accepted in transfer after review by the Certificate Director.
Prerequisite - Select ONE of the following:
- MGMT 0107 Software Applications in Management
- CRJU 0328 Computer Application in Crime Analysis
**This prerequisite can be waived for students with documented, appropriate computer expertise. Please contact the Certificate Director for a review of the documentation.
Required GIS Courses (6 credits)- GARP 0244 Introduction to GIS GARP 0344 Advanced GIS (must be taken at Westfield State College)
- GARP xxxx Any applied Geography and Regional Planning course
- ENVS xxxx Any applied Environmental Science course
- BIOL xxxx Any applied Biology course
- CRJU xxxx Any applied Criminal Justice course
- ART 0108 Computer Graphics for Art Applications I/II
- XXX 0399 Independent Study
**We encourage students to choose the Independent Study option and conduct a GIS project, supervised by a WSC faculty member, to benefit their professional career or personal interest.
**Other courses, not listed above, require prior approval from the Certificate Director.
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MATH 0108 Elementary Statistics
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GARP 0243 Introduction to Remote Sensing
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GARP 0343 Advanced Remote Sensing
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GARP 0346 Quantitative Methods
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CAIS 0125 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
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CAIS 0210 Database Application Development Techniques
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CAIS 0310 Database Management
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CRJU 0313 Quantitative Methods in Criminal Justice
**Some of the courses listed above carry prerequisites or require instructor consent.
**Other courses, not listed above, require prior approval by the Certificate Director.
For More Information...
For information regarding application to the GIS Certificate Program, please contact the Division of Graduate & Continuing Education Admission Department at: 413-572-8022.
For more information regarding approval of particular coursework, assembling a course of study, or other program specific inquiries, please contact the Certificate Director, Dr. Carsten Braun at cbraun@wsc.ma.edu.