Earn College Credit. Explore Geospatial Technology. Shape the Future.
The High School GIS Certificate is a 9-credit-hour college credential that allows high school students to earn college credit while exploring one of today's fastest-growing technology fields: geospatial science.
Offered through a unique partnership led by the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) in collaboration with Saint Louis University (SLU), Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), and Lindenwood University, this program creates an early pathway from high school to college and future careers in geospatial technology, GIS, remote sensing, mapping, data science, and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).
Students must successfully complete three courses (9 credit hours) to earn the High School GIS Certificate.
Certificate Information
Required Courses (6 Credits)
University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL)
GIS 1000: Exploring Geospatial Thinking and Technology (3 credits)
Lindenwood University
GEO 20400: Remote Sensing (3 credits)
Select One Additional Course (3 Credits)
Option 1: Saint Louis University (SLU)
GIS 2010: Introduction to Location Science
Option 2: Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU)
GEOG 0401: Geographic Information Systems
College and Career Pathways
This certificate serves as a stackable credential that can support future study in:
- GIS and Geospatial Science
- Geomatics
- Remote Sensing
- GeoAI and Data Science
- Environmental Science
- Civil Engineering
- Urban Planning
- Computer Science
- Geography
- Public Safety and Emergency Management
Credits may apply toward future degree and certificate programs according to institutional transfer policies.
Professional Engagement Opportunities
Students may have opportunities to participate in:
- Guest lectures from industry professionals
- Geospatial career exploration activities
- Internship pathway briefings
- Applied geospatial projects
