Geographic Information Science (GIS) - Post-Bachelor's Certificate

Utah State University’s online GIS certificate is designed for graduate students or professionals wanting a competitive advantage in jobs or research requiring competency in applying industry-standard GIS tools to complex natural resource issues. 

Students who complete the program will receive a post-bachelor certificate in Geographic Information Science. Their USU transcript will list the courses and grades received to complete the program. The certificate is complementary to a wide variety of graduate programs and is available as a standalone certificate. Participants may complete the certificate in one year.

For admission to the program please follow the instructions below:

• Applicants go to applynow.usu.edu. Choose the graduate application and then choose GIS Certificate application. 

• Applicant must provide an official transcript showing that they have been awarded a bachelor’s degree or higher. Please send official transcripts to the following address: 0900 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-0900. Official electronic transcripts may be sent to graduateschool@usu.edu from the institution. (If you’ve attended USU we will obtain your transcripts.)

• Email the Program Coordinator for a promo code to waive $30.00 of the application fee (the resulting application fee is $25.00).

Students pursuing the GIS certificate are not required to be enrolled in a graduate degree program. However, credits obtained from the certificate may be applied toward a graduate degree. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you have any questions.