Certificate programs offers students an opportunity to complement concentrations in a wide array of subjects within the department and in related interdisciplinary programs. Students can simultaneously satisfy the requirements of the certificate program while completing their electives requirements. Certificate in Urban and Metropolitan Studies The Urban and Metropolitan Studies certificate program combines interdisciplinary academic approaches with real-world experiences to enable students to develop expertise in how cities and their metropolitan areas are built, change over time, and impact both residents and their environments. View Certificate Certificate in Geographic Information Science The Geographic Information Science (GIScience) Certificate Program is designed to prepare undergraduates with the training necessary to enter the rapidly expanding field of GIScience. View Certificate