GIS Minor Certificate 2016

GIS Minor and GIS Certificate (through June 2017)

Huxley College offers a GIS Certificate and a GIS Minor. The GIS Minor has twice been revised (first in 2014 and then again in 2017), reducing the requirements (the GIS Minor is a subset of the GIS Certificate). Requirements effective Fall 2017 are listed here.

 

Note that the GIS Certificate is by APPLICATION Only. Some upper division courses are restricted to GIS Certificate students only. Contact Dr. Aquila Flower for more information. 

(See also GIS & Remote Sensing Course Offerings at WWU.)

Geographic Information Science MINOR

Note that the GIS Minor is currently undergoing further revision, with changes expected to take effect Fall, 2017.

Required courses:

  ❑ ENVS.

The Geographic Information Science Certificate provides students with in-depth training in Geographic Information Science theory and techniques. Through an intensive series of courses in GIS, statistics, and remote sensing and the completion of original research projects, students will gain advanced skills in the development, management, analysis, and visualization of spatial data. The certificate prepares students for careers as geospatial analysts and GIS technicians, and is a valuable complement to many majors. Note that students completing the GIS Certificate can also apply for and receive the GIS Minor.

To apply for the GIS Certificate: APPLICATION

Class Schedules for the GIS Minor and GIS Certificate

Students considering the GIS Minor or the GIS Certificate should note that many of the classes are only offered once or twice a year. Given that almost all of these classes are also sequential, completing the minor or certificate requires at least two years. Spreading these courses over three years is recommended if at all possible (e.g., taking ENVS. Likewise, taking as many as possible during the Junior year is also recommended (e.g., completing ALL of the 300 level courses and ESCI. Be aware that all of the 400 level courses are work intensive (so taking 5 of them your Senior year will leave very little time for any other pursuits).