(Graduate and Undergraduate)
Department of Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences
Saturdays in Schaumburg (SIS)

The GIS certificate at RU in the Saturdays in Schaumburg format is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for immediate success in GIS-related work or research and employment. The certificate program courses are also available in online format.

Required Courses:
Three core GIS courses and two electives or independent studies are required to earn the GIS certificate. Independent Study in GIS or completed graduate courses or courses in the student’s major field can also be applied towards the electives. Core GIS Classes are offered in Saturdays at Schaumburg for 7 weeks in fall, spring and summer. Online or live help is provided to students in the later half of the semester for independent studies to reinforce their course work according to a pre-planned scheme. The student must also develop a GIS project with portfolio while completing these courses:

I. GEOG 314 / ENVS 314/414/ PADM 435 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems: PC-based hands-on introduction to GIS concepts, technologies and their applications. Collection, use and display of geographic data, emphasizing hands-on instruction. Focus on applications, input and manipulation of data, conversion of data into usable databases, data analysis, and generation of map output and reports. Prerequisite: Familiarity with computers, or consent of instructor. (3 sh)

II. GEOG 316 / ENVS 316/416 /PADM 416 Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Provides the opportunity to further develop and apply hands-on GIS skills for application in a variety of disciplines including environmental science, site selection and the social sciences. Prerequisite: GEOG 314 / ENVS 314. (3 sh)

III. and IV. Elective Courses: Two independent studies or two courses in the area of student’s major field or completed graduate courses with the approval of the GIS certificate coordinator constitute the electives. Independent studies or courses should incorporate a GIS component and be added to the student's GIS project portfolio.

V. GEOG 380 / ENVS 380/480 / PADM 496 GIS Capstone Project: Students work on an independent GIS problem solving project in the field of interest with faculty supervision and guidance. Prerequisite: GEOG 314 / ENVS 314/414 / PADM 435 and GEOG 316 / ENVS 316/416. (3 sh)

Request Further Information

• Email Dr. Shiva Achet (sachet@roosevelt.edu) or telephone at or 847-619-8930 or 312-341-6354
• Request a university catalog, information packet, or application for admission

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