Program Details
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- Location:
- Ypsilanti, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Graduate Certificate
- Specialty:
- Geography
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- Through EMU-Online, you can learn virtually anywhere, anytime and take advantage of our online registration, discussions, homework and examinations; and guaranteed technical support within a day of the posted request. And, out-of-state students can take all EMU-Online courses at in-state tuition rates. The certificate addresses classroom concerns and implementation of GIS and adapts teaching methods to include GIS into K–12 classroom curriculums. The program has been written for K–12 teachers specifically with a focus on what teachers need to know in GIS to include this exciting application into their classroom activity. If you decide to pursue a full degree, all of the credits you earn with the certificate can be applied toward a master’s degree in earth science education at EMU. Career Opportunities: The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems for Educators focuses on the professional and effective use of GIS in the classroom by teachers. Students who complete this program will be able to: Provide a rationale for using GIS in the educational process, Integrate GIS technology into instructional programs, Identify contributions of major leaders.
- Requirements:
- You do not need to purchase GIS software for the introductory course. Free GIS software (ArcExplorer Java Edition for Educators) will be used for the introductory course. This software will adequately accommodate Windows as well as Mac teaching environments. After the first course teachers will be required to purchase the Mapping Our World laboratory manual for use in the courses (they will then be licensed to use this text in their school as well). Teachers can choose either Mapping Our World for ArcView 3.x or ArcView 9.0. Both versions provide a one-year site license of the software (AV3.x or AV9.0) with the book. ArcExplorer comes with a free data set and can avail itself of data from the Internet automatically. This tool is a strong stepping-stone to ArcView 9.x and 3.x that will be introduced through the Mapping Our World texts in future courses (as noted in the syllabi).
- International Requirements:
- International students must have a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL.