Geographic Information System (GIS) Certificate

Geographic Information System (GIS) Certificate Program

The program objective is to certify a student’s satisfactory completion of a series of courses designed for professional GIS training and education at Stockton University. GIS is becoming increasingly important as a cost-effective means of data analysis and presentation in a wide range of specialties. GIS is also a necessary tool in the decision-making process for strategic planning and location selection. In addition to Environmental professionals, GIS is also used by politicians, public health officials, regional planners, first responders, business marketing professionals, and many others. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, GIS and Geography related jobs are among the fastest growing fields, with a median annual salary of $61,880 and a 29% of growth rate from 2014 to 2024. Since 2002, 83 graduates have been awarded the GIS Certificate from Stockton University. They are currently playing important roles in the GIS field of the nation, especially in New Jersey. 

Who Should Participate?

• Professional Environmental Engineers

• Professional Planners

• Land Surveyors

• Environmental Consultants

• Geographers and Anthropologists

• Foresters

• Wildlife ecologists

• Public Health Officers

• Business Management and Marketing Personnel

• Emergency Management Officers

• Educators

• Computer Mapping and Graphics Design Professionals

• Anyone interested in new technologies. 

Full degree curriculum and transfer audits for the environmental science/studies program can be explored using the Degree Works web based tool. Full details about the curriculum are accessible on the Environmental Science/Studies website.