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Current GIS instruction at UWM includes opportunities for an undergraduate degree track, certificates, and for specialization within graduate programs. These opportunities include the following:
For those who desire to prepare for a career in geographic information systems, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) offers a formal course of study in GIS technology leading to a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems. This program recognizes the multidisciplinary nature of GIS technology and application by identifying a prescribed set of GIS-related courses from three different departments on campus so that students can obtain critical background and skills that relate to GIS technology: database management, cartography, remote sensing, surveying, etc. The program is described in detail below.
The Department of Geography offers undergraduate majors a Geographic Information track option in their degree program. A Geography Master's degree is offered with a GIS focus in thesis/non-thesis options, as well as a doctoral degree which can include an emphasis in GIS.
The Department of Urban Planning offers a transcript-designated Concentration in Geographic Information Systems as one of its 6 emphases within the Master of Urban Planning Degree.
Ph.D students have also specialized in GIS in Architecture, and Urban Studies. A multidisciplinary Ph.D. program is another option for students who wish to specialize in GIS.
The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems is designed for those individuals seeking careers as GIS specialists, providing geographic data management, spatial analysis, and GIS system management support to professionals in a broad range of disciplines, such as criminal justice, health services, city and regional planning, civil and environmental engineering, transportation, and marketing. Certificate holders will seek employment in positions such as "GIS Specialist," "GIS Analyst," or "GIS Coordinator."
The School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and the College of Letters and Science jointly offer the certificate. The core courses (12 credits) focus on the structure of geographic data, components for managing geographic information systems, spatial analysis, and delivery of geographic information through maps and displays. Students select the remaining 6 credits for the certificate from electives, which may include an internship, in areas such as remote sensing, map-making, and data management systems.
Upon completion of the certificate courses, a student is awarded the certificate which qualifies for 5 credential points in the GIS Certification Institute's standards for professional certification in GIS.
Application and Admission for the Certificate
Students interested in the GIS Certificate should contact the Department of Urban Planning or the Department of Geography and submit an Admission to GIS Certificate Form. Those who are not already admitted to a UWM graduate degree program must submit a graduate non-degree application form and an official undergraduate transcript to the Graduate School. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a graduate degree to be accepted into the certificate program.
For international applicants, whose first language is not English, a score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 600 (250 on the computer-based version) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 must also be submitted.
Credits and
Courses
A minimum of 6 credits each in Urban Planning and Geography courses are required
for completion of the certificate. To earn the Certificate, one must complete
six semester-long courses (with a minimum of 18 credits) and maintain at least
a B (3.00) average among the following courses:
Required Courses
(12 cr):
Tier 1 (select one course)
Urban Planning 791, Introduction to Urban Geographic Information Systems for
Planning
Geography 525, Geographic Information Science
Tier 2
(select one course)
Urban Planning 792, Using Urban Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Planning
Geography 625, Intermediate Geographic Information Science
Tier 3
(select two courses)
Urban Planning 793, Applied Projects in Urban Geographic Information Systems
Urban Planning 794, Internet Geographic Information Systems
Geography 725, Advanced Geographic Information Science: Geographic Modeling
Geography 734, GIS and Society
Elective Courses
(6 cr):
Urban Planning 771, Transportation Policy and Planning
Urban Planning 991, Legislative! Administrative Agency Internship
Urban Planning 999, Independent Study
Business 749, Data Management Systems
Geography 403, Remote Sensing: Environmental and Land Use Analysis
Geography 405, Cartography
Geography 547, Spatial Analysis
Geography 698, GIS/Cartography Internship
Geography 703, Advanced Remote Sensing
Geography 750, Remote Sensing and Urban Analysis
Geography 960, Seminar: Geographic Techniques
Information Studies 475, Legal Aspects of Information Products and Services
Information Studies 691, Economics of Information
Information Studies 714, Metadata
Anthropology 380, Anthropology Applications in GIS (offered as Anthro 641,
Spring 2008)
Anthropology
768, Topics in Advanced Research Design in Anthropology
Other courses as approved by the GIS Certificate Subcommittee
Students will be advised by the Geography and Urban Planning faculty who teach GIS courses.
The certificate program time limit is 3 years from initial enrollment in the certificate sequence.
After completing the program requirements, a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems will be awarded.
GIS Certificate Committee (2008-09)
William
Huxhold, Urban Planning (Chair)
Rina Ghose, Geography/Urban Studies
Mark Schwartz, Geography
Changshan Wu, Geography
Monique Hassman, GIS Certificate (student
representative)
Verification of GIS Certificate Completion
Students completing the GIS Certificate should submit a Verfication of GIS Certificate Completion Form.
Designed for Professional Certification in GIS
The UWM GIS Certificate provides more than the minimum educational requirements for professional certification as called for in the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) professional certification requirements (see www.gisci.org). The six courses in the program amount to 810 Student Activity Hours which translate to 20 Course Points in the Education portion of the professional certification requirements. When added to the 20 Credential Points for a Bachelor’s Degree (which is required for entry into the Certificate program), the total Education points amounts to 40 points which exceeds the 30-point minimum for Education points.
For further information:
Graduate Bulletin
or
Contact:
William E. Huxhold, Professor
Department of Urban Planning
414-229-6954
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