Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

Explore the power of digital technology to map, analyze and understand the earth and its phenomena and processes. Discover how to map and analyze geographic phenomena such as earthquakes, hurricanes, climate change, wildlife habitats, natural resources, agriculture, and rural and urban environments, and more. Analyze environmental issues and responses to humanitarian crises using the power of spatial analysis. Contribute to making the world a better place through the power of geospatial technology.

Students must have standing in five subjects of which at least two must be taken at the Advanced level. Students may be eligible for three semester hours of credit for each Advanced level course completed to a maximum of 12 semester hours provided that a minimum grade of C is achieved in that course. Departments will determine if the credit awarded is general or course specific. The following equivalents will be considered: 1. School Certificate: same as GCE with at least two passes at the principal level of the Higher School Certificate. 2. Certificate of matriculation from recognized universities. 3. International Baccalaureate with at least two subjects at the higher level. 4. Other countries: write or email the Admissions Office for information. Complete four consecutive years of full-time high school or post-secondary education in a North American curriculum, where English is the principal language of instruction (outside of approved countries) immediately prior to admission to TWU. Achieve a final grade of 3 or better on the IB English 12 A1 or A2 (HL) or a final grade of 4 or better on the IB English 12 A1 or A2 (SL) or IB English 12 B with a grade of 4 or better.