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Oregon State University

Corvallis , Oregon ,United States

Geographic Information Science Certificate

Oregon State University offers an undergraduate and graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science.  Geographic Information Science ("GIScience") is a discipline that combines theory and principles underlying:

  • geospatial data collection (remotely sensed imagery from satellites, aircraft, and drones, social media, telemetry, GPS, etc.); 
  • technologies to manage, analyze, and visualize geospatial data (geographic information systems);
  • computational, statistical, and mathematical methods to analyze and model geospatial data (machine learning, Big Data, spatial statistics, spatial modeling, geovisual analytics, etc.);
  • digital cartography and geovisualization (the science and practice of creating maps); and
  • cognitive, social, and environmental implications of GIScience (professional ethics, privacy, digital divide, etc.).

The OSU GIScience certificate can help lead to certification as a nationally-recognized geographic information systems (GIS) professional (GISP). GIS professionals are in high demand for jobs in government, NGOs, and the private sector, and have rewarding careers in natural resource management, online and interactive mapping, business, planning, and many others.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

In general, international applicants must have completed their high school diploma or secondary school certificate with a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, an average "B" grade (A–F), or the equivalent.

Applicants transferring from a recognized college or university outside the U.S. must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.25, meet OSU's math requirement for transfer students (if you have earned 24 or more transferrable quarter credits) and be eligible to return to the most recent institution attended.

Applicants transferring from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.25, meet OSU's math and writing requirements for transfer students (if you have earned 24 or more transferrable quarter credits), and be eligible to return to the most recent institution attended.

Applicants for a bachelor's degree must submit official records of all secondary, middle and high schools attended (in general, these represent years 9–12) and all colleges, universities and/or professional schools attended. Results of comprehensive examinations are required in the original language and on the official form of the institution, government, or other examining or certifying agency.

Applicants must present proof of English language proficiency, if available, by submitting TOEFL, IELTS or an acceptable alternative, e.g., IGCSE, SAT, ACT, or AP results.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 34983 USD
    Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
    Application Fee: 65 USD
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