Geospatial Basic Certificate of Study

The Geospatial Basic Certificate provides foundational knowledge and skills in geospatial science-an applied field that uses GIS, remote sensing, and mapping technologies to analyze and visualize spatial data. The certificate focuses on core tools and concepts and is designed for non-degree-seeking students, graduate students, and undergraduates seeking to demonstrate baseline competency in Geospatial Science. Students may later pursue advanced, stackable geospatial certificates or convert basic certificate requirements to the Geospatial Analysis Minor .

Eligibility and Restrictions:

Not combinable with the Geospatial Analysis Minor . Students may not earn both the Geospatial Analysis Minor and the Geospatial Basic Certificate of Study.
Not available to Geospatial Science and Technology majors. Students in either of the concentrations (Geospatial Science and Technology, Environmental Science and Management Concentration, B.S. or Geospatial Science and Technology, Social Science Concentration, B.S. ) may not earn the Geospatial Basic Certificate of Study (i.e., it cannot be applied “as part of” the Geospatial Science and Technology major).
These restrictions supersede general overlap rules for other certificates.

Units and Courses: Minimum grade C- in each course and 2.0 GPA in the certificate.

Required (9 Units)

GSP 101 - Geospatial Concepts Units: 3
GSP 216 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Units: 3
GSP 270 - Geographic Information Science (GIS) Units: 3

Stackability

This certificate may serve as a foundation for advanced stackable geospatial certificates (e.g., Geographic Information Science Certificate of Study , Remote Sensing Certificate of Study , Cartography Certificate of Study ). It is not stackable with the Geospatial Analysis Minor and is not available to Geospatial Science and Technology majors.

Notes

Geospatial courses are offered by the Department of Environmental Science & Management , Department of Forestry, Fire, and Rangeland Management , and Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis ; these courses carry the GSP prefix.

Advising Contacts

Nicholas Perdue, Ph.D. nicholas.perdue@humboldt.edu

Founders Hall 110

(707) 826-4115

James Graham, Ph.D. james.graham@humboldt.edu

Natural Resources 217

(707) 826-3823

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply geospatial information and technology to analyze spatial and temporal patterns in environmental, social, and equity issues and propose potential solutions.
Analyze and interpret human-environment interactions using introductory GIS and remote sensing tools to develop basic geospatial projects.
Create professional maps, reports, and visualizations that integrate spatial and non-spatial data for clear communication to technical and public audiences.