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Learn more about Penn State’s online Postbaccalaureate Certificate in GIS program.

Benefits

  • Earn a Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems as you progress through the program.

  • Study with experienced educators from one of the nation's best graduate programs in geographic information science.

  • Choose from courses designed in consultation with an advisory board composed of GIS experts in industry, government, and private practice.

  • Interact daily with attentive instructors and professional peers in a supportive online learning environment. Enjoy individual attention from graduate faculty advisers.

  • Receive outstanding student support services, including real-time technical assistance.

  • Acquire educational licenses of ESRI's ArcView 9 and ArcGIS Spatial Analyst software at a significantly discounted price.

  • Discover opportunities to network with fellow students and faculty at an annual MGIS conference at Penn State, at third-party professional conferences, and other events.

  • Fulfill the Geographic Information Systems Certification Institute’s educational achievement points requirement for certification as a geographic information systems professional.

  • Access the advanced functionality of ESRI’s ArcInfo software through your Web browser.