The Geographic Information Science (GIS) Certificate at the University of Missouri is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the theoretical, practical and technical skills that are essential for the analysis of spatial data.

Students from a wide range of disciplines will benefit from this program by becoming proficient in the use and application of GIS technologies through a flexible set of courses and hands-on experiences. The program offers the training and experience necessary to prepare for the rapidly expanding professional opportunities available in the diverse set of fields that depend on geographic information.

The program is available to all University of Missouri students, and requires completing coursework that includes 1) Foundation courses, 2) Theoretical Breadth courses, 3) Technical Breadth and Application courses, and 4) a Capstone Experience. These classes are taught in departments such as Geography, Natural Resources and Engineering.

The Certificate program is administered differently for undergraduate/post-baccalaureate students and those who are admitted to the Graduate school. Click the link appropriate to you above to find more details about the program. Further inquiries may be sent to either of the program directors: Mark Cowell (Department of Geography) or Hong He (School of Natural Resources).