GIS Certificate for Undergraduate

Program Overview

 Lamar University offers the region's first complete certificate program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Department of Earth and Space Sciences offer a GIS Certificate for undergraduate, graduate students, and professionals. GIS offers an integral aspect for supporting decision making in a variety of fields such as physical and environmental sciences, urban planning and management, political science, civil engineering, economy/business, education administration, real estate, public health and health care. The primary goal of the program is to ensure that students become sufficiently grounded in the concepts and theory behind GIS including organization, management, and visualization of geospatial data. Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable GIS knowledge and skills that can be applied to careers in both academia and industry. GIS certificates will provide Lamar’s students and professionals additional future career opportunities and enhance their present positions. The GIS certificate is a 15-hour program administered by the Department of Earth and Space Sciences.

Careers

• Locate your dream job as Geospatial Analyst, GIS Analyst, GIS Data Manager, GIS Developer, GIS Specialist, GIS Technician, and Project Manager.
• The geospatial market is growing at an annual rate of nearly 35%, with commercial ventures increasing at a rate of 100% each year. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median wages for a Geographic Information Systems Technicians, Scientists, or Technologists are $86,510 per year nationwide.

Admission

• There are no requirements for Lamar students. No prior knowledge of GIS is required.

Coursework

• Coursework consists of THREE core courses, and TWO elective courses.

Program Director

Dr. Reda Amer
Director of Geospatial Center
Director of GIS Programs
Lamar University
Geology Building
P.O Box 10031
Beaumont, TX 77710
Office: 409-880-8234
Fax: 409-880-8246
E-mail: ramer2@lamar.edu