Geospatial Certificate

About the Program

The Geospatial Graduate Certificate Program at the College of Charleston is supported and managed by the Graduate Program in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals skilled in geospatial technology, an essential tool in industries such as environmental science, urban planning, business, public health, and more. This certificate program offers both foundational and applied courses to equip students with the technical and practical skills required to thrive in the rapidly expanding geospatial field. 

Course Requirements

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Credits Required: Minimum of 12 credits Core Course (4 credits): EVSS 502 - Introduction to Geospatial Sciences Elective Courses (8 credits minimum): Choose from a variety of applied geospatial topics

The Geospatial Graduate Certificate is ideal for:

  • EVSS and MPA concurrent graduate students 

  • Graduate urban and regional planning certificate program participants 

  • Undergraduate students within cross-listed programs, such as Environmental and Sustainability Studies major and Geoinformatics minor 

  • Alumni seeking to enhance their qualifications with a specialized geospatial certificate 

  • Non-traditional students aiming to transition into the geospatial field or enhance their professional skills 

Why Pursue a Geospatial Certificate?

  • High Demand: Geospatial technology is increasingly vital across industries. GIS professionals are in high demand, with a predicted global GIS market of $25.1 billion by 2030. 

  • Local Opportunities: The growing demand for GIS professionals in South Carolina, with job postings across both public and private sectors, makes this program a strategic choice for career advancement. 

  • Strategic Location: The program serves as a unique offering in the Lowcountry, with no other advanced post-graduate programs in GIS currently available in the region. 

Interested?

Please reach out one of the following people:

  • Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program Director: Dr. Adam Ali (alika@cofc.edu) 
  • Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program Coordinator: Lucy Davis (davislh@cofc.edu) 
  • Director of Santee Cooper GIS Laboratory and Lowcountry Hazards Center: Dr. Norman Levine (levinen@cofc.edu) 

If affiliated with College of Charleston, please click here to access our Geospatial Certificate Hub website to learn more!

More on the application process coming soon!