Certificate Programs
In addition to the M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. programs of study, certificate programs provide the opportunity for advanced study for students who do not wish to pursue a degree. Students interested in either of these programs should contact the Graduate Program Director.
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Science (GSS)
The Advanced Graduate GSS Certificate will allow graduate students and working professionals to advance their GIS and / or remote sensing knowledge and employment opportunities with an industry-recognized certificate. The certificate is offered through the Geospatial Center here at Stony Brook University.
The program requires students to earn 15 credits in addition to holding a BA, BS, or graduate degree. The program courses will be
offered with flexible scheduling that is intended to allow full time students to complete
the certificate requirements in one year.
Prerequisites: All applicants are required to hold a BA, BS degree, or graduate degree. Some basic
knowledge of operating personal computers is necessary to complete the course work.
For the latest information regarding courses, please visit the Academic Catalog. In the upper-right corner choose the appropriate semester and Graduate, then choose Graduate Certificate programs on the left-hand side.
- Under Graduate Certificates, SoMAS offers the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Science.
To view SoMAS Graduate course offerings, please visit the respective program links: