Distance Learning
Don’t have a school near you offering GIS? If you don’t live near a college or university offering GIS coursework, distance learning can be a valuable way to learning GIS skills and software programs online. Click here to find schools offering internet-based classes.
Distance Learning from USC
The University of Southern California has a comprehensive curriculum for studies in geographic informations systems. The university offers a distance learning Graduate Certificate Program in GIS as well as a Master of Science degree in GIS.
ESRI Virtual Campus
ESRI provides free introductory courses and for a fee more advanced courses in GIS and using their software.
GIScOnline
Distance Learning courses from Birkbeck College, London. Students on the course access the Internet to read the course materials, access course discussion groups and submit coursework. Students will need access to a personal computer running an approved desktop GIS package.
GIS @ Purdue
Online GIS course offered by Purdue University.
Johns Hopkins University – Online Certificate in GIS
The Certificate Program in GIS is a graduate program providing a strong foundational education that delves into the principles and real-world applications of GIS. This is 5 course certificate offered completely online, with rolling admissions, applications are accepted year-round.
MGI at City University
The MGI at City University is an online Masters Degree in Geographic Information available through face to face study in London or by distance learning. Access the managed learning environment to find out more about the various resources and means of communication that support learning.
North Dakota – Geographic Information Science Graduate Certificate
University of North Dakota – Online GISc Graduate Certificate Earn your GISc Graduate Certificate. The 1-year online program begins every summer.
Northwest Missouri – Online GIS Masters
The Department of Geology/Geography at Northwest Missouri offers a thesis-based online M.S. in Geographic Information Science. Students may also elect to take a 4-5 course graduate certificate in GIScience. This fully online program began in 2003 with 23 graduate students. The department reviews applicants in November and April.
Penn State
16 unit GIS Certification course is offered by Penn State. Penn State was one of the first institutions to offer GIS via Distance Learning.
UNIGIS International
UNIGIS is a worldwide network of educational institutions which offers distance learning courses in GIS.
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There is also a Masters of Engineering degree in Geographic Information Systems that is online through the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Colorado at Denver
I don’t see very many options for undergraduates, can you direct me to more o0f that resource specifically?
I am a land surveyor in the process of using GPS to collect data. I am looking for a program that will provide education complying the collected data in to useable maps.
The classes need to be over the internet.
I received a Certification Geographic Information from Ferris State Universty.
All suggestions would be helpful.
Thank you
bill
I am a surveyor for one of the largest mining companies in the world.
I have a Diploma in Surveying and I would like to consolidate this with a GIS degree, however I cant find any undergraduate programs to suite my needs. Online or by distance learning. do you have any recomendations?
Johns Hopkins University has an online GIS Certificate. Check it out: http://advanced.jhu.edu/academic/environmental/gis/