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Anthropology Geographic Information Systems

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Overview

The Anthropology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) graduate certificate provides the specialized education and training that students need to understand GIS methodology and technology as applied field of study and data management. This Anthropology GIS graduate certificate is intended to prepare graduates to meet the growing demand for GIS skills in academic research and other employment.
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Graduate students work closely with faculty to craft a two-year-long individualized research project.

Our program is flexible. Students build a masters' pathway that fits their academic and professional goals.

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Dr. Liv Stone
(309) 438-5850
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University Admission Requirements

A student applying to a graduate certificate program must:

  • have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
  • present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.

International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

A student applying to this program must:

  • have already been admitted to the master's program in Anthropology
  • have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program

Application Deadlines

  • Fall (August) Term — February 1

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  • Department of Sociology and Anthropology
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