Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Digital Earth Technologies

The post-baccalaureate certificate in digital earth technologies at UNC Greensboro is for those students who are interested in advanced skills and knowledge in methodologies and techniques for earth observation and monitoring. Geospatial technologies, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing, are necessary for modeling, monitoring, and predicting environmental change.

The 12 credit hour curriculum includes two core advanced courses (one in GIS and one in remote sensing) and two elective courses.

This certificate is also a direct pathway into the M.S. in sustainability and environment program, as all courses count toward the M.S. degree and the graduate school. 

Certificate in Digital Earth Technologies PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• Students have access to modern geographic technology, including an oversized cartographic plotter, GPS equipment, and computers with industry-standard software programs like Arc/Info, ArcView, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS, Surfer, AtlasGIS, MapInfo, and ER Mapper.
• State-of-the-art laboratories – like the Geomorphology and Weather and Climate Lab, and the Regolith Analysis Laboratory – offer in-depth geographic analysis using the latest precision instruments.  
• The program’s accreditations include:
  • Association for Environmental Studies & Sciences
  • Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
  • National Council for Science and the Environment

THE Certificate in Digital Earth Technologies STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Students may choose from courses such as:
  • Advanced Cartography
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Understanding Geographic Information Systems
  • GIS Applications in Urban Planning

AFTER Receiving a Certificate in Digital Earth Technologies

Graduates are prepared for careers such as:

• GIS Analyst
• Cartographer
• Urban Planner