Geospatial Analysis Certificate

Emporia State University offers a graduate certificate program in the specialty of geospatial analysis (GSA). The certificate program is a collection of courses designed to provide training and competency in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, global positioning system (GPS), and related technologies. The GSA graduate certificate may exist either within or independent of traditional graduate majors.

The GSA graduate certificate can be completed through on-campus courses or by distance learning via Internet. The certificate requires 16 graduate credit hours, of which some may be accepted by transfer or by professional experience (see below). The certificate in geospatial analysis provides valuable technical skills for professional career advancement without the long-term commitment necessary for a Master's degree. The program is designed for traditional on-campus students as well as post-graduate students in two situations.

Professionals at governmental agencies, which increasingly utilize techniques of geospatial analysis. GSA skill would enhance projects for career advancement.
Recent university graduates from traditional science programs. These individuals have sufficient disciplinary training, but in many cases lack technical skills necessary for career opportunities in the private or governmental sector.

What you can do with this certificate

The program is designed for traditional on-campus students as well as post-graduate students in two situations.

Professionals at governmental agencies, which increasingly utilize techniques of geospatial analysis. GSA skill would enhance prospects for career advancement.
Recent university graduates from traditional science programs. These individuals have sufficient disciplinary training, but in many cases lack technical skills necessary for career opportunities in the private or governmental sector.

Additional information

Required application materials: Graduate School Application
Upon filling out the application, one has the choice to choose a concentration to supplement their Master's Degree. If one does not desire to choose a concentration, then leave that section blank on the application.
1. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
2. Copy of government-issued ID
Submitting Application Materials
The following items must be provided/completed at the time of application submission through the Application Portal:
*Unofficial bachelor's degree transcript
*Copy of government-issued ID
Official transcripts
Students must submit official bachelor’s degree transcripts containing at least 60 credit hours of coursework and final grades. Any additional transcripts from college credit accumulated after the bachelor’s degree MUST be submitted if you will be using these credits for transfer credit or for last 60 GPA. Transcripts are considered official when they arrive in the Graduate Office in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution or are received through a secure electronic transcript service to gradinfo@emporia.edu.
If the transcripts need to be mailed, send to:
Emporia State University
Graduate School
Campus Box 4003
Emporia State University
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801-5415
Requirements for a Graduate Certificate in GSA: Undergraduate (baccalaureate) degree in any subject from an accredited college or university.
EB/ES 351 Introduction to Geospatial Analysis, or GE 371 Cartography, or equivalent professional experience as documented by the student's portfolio.
Required Research Project (3 credit hours): An independent research project involving some application of geospatial analysis technology. The project should include generation, analysis, and interpretation of geospatial datasets. The project shall be developed in consultation with the student's GSA advisor. Results of the project shall be presented in the form of a final report, which will be kept in the student's permanent portfolio. The subject matter for the research project is open to any suitable topic in the biological, mathematical, physical, or social sciences. The research course should be chosen based on the subject matter; examples of appropriate research courses are given below.
AN 810 Research Problem in Anthropology.
EB 885 Graduate Research in Environmental Biology.
ES 739 Research Problem (earth science).
GB 885 Graduate Research in Biology.
GE 810 Research Problem in Geography.
MA 847 Research Projects in Mathematics.
SO 810 Research Problem in Sociology.
ZO 885 Graduate Research in Zoology.

Why ESU?

Our professors don’t want you to be a passive learner in the Chemistry program, but an active participant in study and research in your field of interest. With smaller class sizes in your major, you’ll have the opportunity to do original research of your own choosing or work with professors on ongoing projects.