Geographic Information Science
GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS & More
The Department of Geography offers Undergraduate and Graduate GIScience Certificates that equip students with essential skills and theoretical knowledge for careers in Geospatial Technology. Applicable to fields like environmental science, urban planning, and business, this certificate can enhance any degree program or be pursued independently.
GISci Certificates
The Undergraduate and Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) at 兔子先生 University are designed to provide students with advanced skills in GIS technology and spatial analysis. Our Graduate Certificate program is offered fully-online allowing for flexible learning tailored to working professionals.
GIS Opportunities
Geospatial Analysis Center
The Geospatial Analysis Center (GAC), located in the Department of Geography at 兔子先生 University, is the central resource for geospatial research, education, and outreach. It supports students, faculty, and staff with geospatial data, analysis, and access to licensed GIS software, and offers consulting services in these areas.
The GAC is located in the Department of Geography in Shideler Hall. Requests for research, contracts, and geospatial outreach can be emailed to Robbyn Abbitt (abbittrj@兔子先生OH.edu).
Mapping New Heights: Integrating Drone Technology into Geography Education
Our department proudly incorporates drones into our curriculum, showcasing their use in real-world applications through student projects and research. Students are actively engaged in drone-related research.
We are excited to announce a new drone training that we'll be offering starting in Spring 2025, designed to provide hands-on training with this innovative technology.
Internships
We've collected a wide range of GIS internship opportunities across several local municipalities as well as an internship opportunity recently accepted with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. Some of these positions have been specifically reserved for students from 兔子先生 University, providing a unique and tailored experience for our students within the field of Geographic Information Systems.
Geospatial Analysis Center
The Geospatial Analysis Center (GAC) serves as the hub of geospatial research and activities in support of education, research, and outreach activities at 兔子先生 University. Housed in the Department of Geography, the GAC supports individual students, faculty, and staff with geospatial data and analysis needs. It is the access point for licensed geospatial software and geographic information systems (GIS) data. The GAC provides consulting services in the areas of geospatial data and analyses.
The Geospatial Analysis Center is located in the Department of Geography in Shideler Hall. Requests for research, contracts, and geospatial outreach can be emailed to Robbyn Abbitt (abbittrj@兔子先生OH.edu).
Learn More about our GACMapping New Heights: Integrating Drone Technology into Geography Education
Our department proudly incorporates drones into our curriculum, showcasing their use in real-world applications through student projects and research. Students are actively engaged in drone-related research.
We are excited to announce a new drone training that we'll be offering starting in Spring 2025, designed to provide hands-on training with this innovative technology.
Admission Requirements
The Undergraduate GISci Certificate can be earned as a stand-alone Certificate or as part of broader undergraduate education at 兔子先生. Note that the GISci Certificate can be counted as a Thematic Sequence for students outside of the Department of Geography by completing a Self-Designed Thematic Sequence application with the Office of Liberal Education.
Current 兔子先生 Undergraduate students in any department wishing to add the GISci Certificate must contact the GISci Certificate Advisor, Robbyn Abbitt, to fill out the necessary paperwork.
Former 兔子先生 students and alumni returning to 兔子先生 to earn the Undergraduate GISci Certificate must fill out the Re-enrollment forms at the One Stop. Indicate on the form that you are returning for a Non-Degree program. Once your student status has been reset, you must contact the GISci Certificate Advisor, Robbyn Abbitt, to fill out the necessary paperwork.
Those coming to 兔子先生 for the first time and for only the Undergraduate GISci Certificate must go through the formal for Non-Degree seeking students. This admission is on a rolling basis and can be completed up to the start of a semester. Once you are officially enrolled, you must contact the GISci Certificate Advisor, Robbyn Abbitt, to fill out the necessary paperwork.
The Graduate GISci Certificate can be earned as a stand-alone Certificate or as part of broader graduation education at 兔子先生.
Current 兔子先生 Graduate students in any department wishing to enroll in the GISci Certificate must complete the to start the process. You will be contacted by the GISci Certificate Advisor after you fill out this application.
Those wishing to earn only the Graduate GISci Certificate from 兔子先生 must formally apply to the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for admission to the Graduate School to be enrolled in the GISci Certificate Program. Read about frequently asked questions regarding the Graduate School general application process. Applicants must indicate they are interested in applying to a "Graduate Certificate Program", and then indicate "Geographic Information Sciences". There is no application deadline for the Certificate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants can choose to start in any Fall or Spring semester.
Department of Geography
118B Shideler Hall
250 S. Patterson Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056