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We have two teams to help you through the process.
General questions prior to applying can be directed to our Graduate Recruiters.
Once you have applied, questions about the application process should then be directed to our Graduate Processors.
Graduate Recruiters: Located in the Multidisciplinary Studies Building 4.01.52
Office Hours: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Monday, Wendesday and Friday - virtual office hours
Tuesday and Thursday - in-person
Contact Us:
Email: Grad.Recruitment@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-4331
Fax: (210) 458-4332
Book an appointment with a recruiter in-person or virtually .
Graduate Processors: Located in the Flawn Sciences Building 1.01.05
Office Hours: 8 A.M.–12 P.M.
Tuesday and Thursday - in-person
Contact Us:
Email: Graduate.admissions@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-
Fax: (210) 458-
Send Official Transcripts to: graduate.documents@utsa.edu
Unofficial Transcripts and Other Documents for Spring 2022 can be Uploaded here! (requires UTSA
student ID in the form of abc123) if they have not been submitted as part of your application.
Unofficial Transcripts and Other Documents for Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 must be uploaded directly to the application.
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
Basic Certificate Information
The purpose of the Certificate of Professional Development in Geographic Information Science is to create individuals, from a broad range of academic disciplines, who are competent users of Geographic Information Science and the related tools of the Global Positioning System and Remote Sensing. Although the program is generally oriented towards earth and environmental science professionals, individuals with business, social science, medical, engineering, criminal science or education backgrounds will benefit from this professional certificate. Individuals completing this certificate will gain a practical and hands-on knowledge of Geographic Information Science
Admission Requirements and Prerequisites
The prerequisites for this program are a bachelor’s degree with a current status as a degree-seeking or special student in a graduate-level program.
May require leveling courses to be determined by department. Please consult advisor for the program. Specific Degree Requirements: See Catalog.
To maintain enrollment in the certificate program, students should maintain a 3.0 grade point average throughout tenure in the program.
Application Requirements:
| General University Requirements | Must meet certificate program regulations. |
| Application | A completed Graduate School application, unless currently enrolled as a degree-seeking graduate student. |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English. |
| Resume or Curriculum Vitae | Not required. |
| Letters of Recommendation | Not required. |
| Statement of Purpose | Not required. |
| Test Scores | Not required. |
| Evaluation of Foreign Credentials | All applicants including non-U.S. citizens (International), U.S. Citizens, and permanent residents who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit official transcripts along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America.
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| International Applicants | Must meet international graduate student admission requirements
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| Other | None. |
Contact Information
Graduate Advisor of Record: Hongjie Xie, Ph.D.
Email Address:Hongjie.Xie@utsa.edu
Telephone: (210) 458-5445
Degree Catalog Link: GIS Catalog Link
Degree Website: Department of Geological Sciences
