Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The University of Redlands now offers an online GIS graduate certificate program. This program is designed to provide working professionals with a basic understanding of GIS and to teach them how to manage a spatial database, extract useful information from remotely sensed data, use Python to extend their GIS, and develop a web GIS application. For more information, please check this Bulldog Blog.  

Program Highlights

• Online synchronous classes
• Classes designed and taught by full-time faculty and experienced adjunct faculty from Esri
• Access extensive Esri online resources
• Earn graduate-level credits applicable toward a master of science in GIS or a master of GIS
• Expand your professional network

Program Structure

Required Course

• GIS 611 Fundamentals of Geographic Information, Techniques & Applications (4 credits)

Elective Courses (choose 3 from the following)

• GIS 662 Geographic Database Management Systems 
• GIS 663 Remote Sensing and Image Analysis (4 credits)
• GIS 665 Geospatial Analysis
• GIS 667 Programming for GIS with Python (4 credits)
• GIS 669 GIS for the Web (2 credits)

How to Apply

Fill in the Online Application Form. The online application requires the following materials:

• A complete resume
• Official transcripts 
• IERF evaluation of transcripts if the transcripts are provided by schools outsides the US

You are welcome to send the optional application materials, such as letters of recommendation and a personal statement to gis@redlands.edu. 

Computer System Requirements

The students will download and install ArcGIS Pro to their own computer/laptop using the Redlands account. To run the software, please check the system requirements HERE.