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UMaine Makes Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems Available Online Source: The University of Maine via Distance-Educator.com ORONO-- Planners, engineers and other professionals who want to specialize in geographic information system (GIS) technology without leaving home or taking time for an advanced degree can now obtain a graduate certificate in GIS at the University of Maine. The Graduate Board at UMaine approved the program last fall. It includes a minimum of 16 credits in core courses and electives offered by the Department of Spatial Information Science and Engineering. Additional electives from other departments may be included. Some of the courses are being “webcast” already, and faculty plan to videotape all lectures in the future for distribution through UMaine’s Continuing Education Division. The program is designed primarily to allow graduate students to gain technical expertise in the use and development of geographic information systems. It will also provide flexibility through online education offerings to allow practicing professionals who can't take time off to return to school to pursue the specialty. Completing the certificate program will give graduate students proficiency in the technical skills required for designing and implementing a geographic information system. GIS technology combines maps with information databases that contain details about specific locations. A growing package of spatial technologies that include GIS are used in a variety of fields including energy, telecommunications, natural resources, emergency response and government.
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