Get an Undergrad Certificate in Geographic Information Sciences

Geographic Information Sciences is a multidisciplinary certificate that considers fundamental questions related to the use of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS is computer-based mapping technologies that visualizes, edits, manipulates and analyzes spatial data and imagery for decision makers.

GIS is an essential tool in understanding what is where, and is used in urban and regional design, marketing and industrial location, transportation, precision agriculture, forestry, environmental systems, engineering, emergency services, epidemiology, crime analysis, and utilities, among others. The Certificate can be completed in-class or online.

Man analyzing a digital map on a large screen.

Students must earn a "B" or higher cumulative grade in all the required courses, with a "C" or higher grade in each course. Also note, the prerequisite for GIS 4415 is GEOG 4405 or GEOG 4500 and permission of the GIS program director. 

For more information on specific classes, see our in the 成人直播 Undergraduate Catalog.

Admission and Application Process

Undergraduate students will need to be admitted as a regular student and select the certificate which they wish to pursue.  Students already admitted need to go to Owl Express and select the certificate they would like to pursue in the change/major application.

If you are pursuing only the GIS certificate (and not a degree at 成人直播), please follow the steps below to be admitted to 成人直播.

If you do not hold a bachelor's degree, you should apply as an "Adult/Non-Traditional" student:

  1. 成人直播 through the  
  2. Select "Adult/Non-Traditional" as the application type
  3. Select "Certificate" as the degree type
  4. Select the GIS certificate from the list

If you hold a bachelor's degree, you should apply as a Transfer student:

  1. 成人直播 through the  
  2. Select "Transfer" as the application type
  3. Select "Certificate" as the degree type
  4. Select the GIS certificate from the list

You must meet admission requirements in order to be admitted to the university- which includes submitting all college transcripts. Please reach out to 成人直播 Admissions at ksuadmit@kennesaw.edu for questions/concerns about the application process. Deadline to apply for SP 24 registration is December 1st.  

Please contact Christine Jacobs (cjacob36@kennesaw.edu) if you have any questions about the certificate or would like advising help. 

How to petition to graduate with the GIS certificate