Graduate Certificate in Environmental Geographic Information Systems
Kent State University

Program Details

Prepare to help emergency management, public safety, and homeland security personnel succeed with this online environmental science degree. These groups use GIS for planning, response, mitigation, and recovery activities. This particular program focuses on the use of GIS to understand environmental resources, changes, and hazards.  

Gain the foundational knowledge needed to stay current with instruction on core concepts and principles in less than one year. This flexible online environmental science degree is taught by the same award-winning scientists who teach the master’s programs. However, this program features asynchronous courses that allow you to study, not just where but also when it is convenient.

If you choose to continue your studies, credits earned can be transferred to the Master of Geographic Information Science degree.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Kent State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV