Spatial Analysis

Spatial analysis describes a set of theories, methods, and tools used to illuminate the spatial context of events and phenomena, including applied remote sensing, geographic information systems, and others. At SEAS, spatial analysis has been used to analyze land use in Africa and China, habitats around the Great Lakes, and many other large data sets in other regions. If you are interested in bolstering your research through the use of aggregated data sets, this program would be of value.

The Spatial Analysis Certificate program consists of 12 credit hours.

Spatial Analysis Graduate Certificate Program Requirements:

• Selection of a primary focus area from among two areas: Applied Remote Sensing or GIS & Spatial Analysis
• Completion of two courses (normally 6 credits) within the chosen focus area, at least one of which is from a list of "foundation courses" in that area
• Consultation between student and advisor regarding selection of remaining additional courses, for a total of 12 credits, which should aim to achieve one of three objectives: a) adding a secondary focus by taking two courses within a second focus area; b) increasing breadth by selecting courses from two of the other focus areas, or c) increasing depth by taking an additional course in the primary focus area; one of the remaining courses should be in another area.
• No more than one course may be taken from among the related information science courses listed below
• At least one course must be taken from a unit other than the student's home unit.
• Students may petition replace 3 of the additional credits with a practicum. The practicum may be in the form of on-campus or off-campus work, paid or unpaid, that makes substantial use of the GIS, spatial analysis, and/or remote sensing methods that are the focus of the program.

Graduate Certificate Program in Spatial Analysis Coursework.

If you have any questions about the Spatial Analysis Graduate Certificate Program, including application and completion requirements, please email Student Services: [email protected].