1. Benefits of the Online Graduate GIScience Certificate Program at OSU Willamette Valley GIS Users Group Meeting Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Kuuipo Walsh – Associate Director, GIS Certificate Program

2. Agenda 1. Curriculum 2. Benefits 3. Admissions 4. FAQs

3. Curriculum (19 credits) GEO 510 – Internship (4 credits) GEO 580 – Advanced Applications of GIS (4 credits) GEO 567 – Responsible GIS Practice: Ethics (3 credits) GEO 510 – Internship (4 credits) GEO 580 – Advanced Applications of GIS (4 credits) GEO 567 – Responsible GIS Practice: Ethics (3 credits) GEO 544 – Remote Sensing of the Environment (4 credits) GEO 565 – Geographic Information Systems and Science (4 credits) GEO 544 – Remote Sensing of the Environment (4 credits) GEO 565 – Geographic Information Systems and Science (4 credits) GEO 360 – Cartography (4 credits) MTH 112 – (or equivalent) Basic Statistics GEO 360 – Cartography (4 credits) MTH 112 – (or equivalent) Basic Statistics Background Core Courses Additional

4. Benefits Why Should I Apply? Working Professionals Continuing- education students

5. Admission Process Meet the Requirements Pre-screening application Apply to the graduate school Bachelor degree 3.0/2.75 GPA Basic computer literacy Basic stats, math, and cartography Complete the online pre- screening application Due Nov 10 for Winter 2011 Notified of results by Nov 12 Complete the online application form Pay the $60 application fee Send two transcripts to the Graduate school

6. FAQs How long? Cost? Loans? On-campus classes? Certificate vs. certification Cycle name Add Your Text

7. How can we help you? Kuuipo Walsh kuuipo.walsh@oregonstate.edu Institute for Natural Resources 4062 The Valley Library (541) 737-3795 Heather Dobbins heather.dobbin@oregonstate.edu OSU Extended Campus Provides assistance to prospective students 4943 The Valley Library (541) 737-3194