Geographic information systems

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Are interested in mapping ecosystems, tracking environmental change or managing natural resources
• Are looking to use GIS for land use planning, infrastructure development and community design
• Want to deepen your spatial analysis skills and geospatial thinking
• Need to map vegetation, manage fire risks and monitor wildlife habitats

Financial aid

U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.

For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.

Hands-on learning

Many of your courses will include a lab, and you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to faculty research projects, including:

• Polar meteorology and remote sensing in arctic environments
• Regional climate change in the Western United States
• Forest disturbances and environmental change
• Human adaptation to climate change in high latitudes
• Natural resource applications of GIS in quantifying carbon fluxes

Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements at our Admissions website to learn more.

Undergraduate certificate application process

Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.

Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.