This certificate, which can be completed in as few as four courses, offers students an opportunity to get hands-on training in the in-demand field of Geographic Information Systems. Students will master skills that are valued across many career fields, including urban & regional planners, policy analysts, construction managers, surveyors, cartographers, geographers, mapping technicians and others. UNO puts the latest technology in students’ hands so they are prepared for both the job market and the job itself. The skillset provided by the GIS Certificate program will enable you to work on major projects such as real estate site selection, route/corridor selection, evacuation planning, conservation, natural resource extraction, and more.
GEOG 5805 – Fundamentals of Mapping and GIS
GEOG 5810 – Introduction to Remote Sensing
GEOG 5820 – Remote Sensing II: Digital Image Processing & Analysis
GEOG 5830 – GIS Theories and Concepts
GEOG 5832 – Advanced Techniques in GIS
MURP 5081 – Information Technology for the Planning profession