Courses
The following table lists a typical schedule of the required courses during an academic year. Introduction to GIS is usually offered every quarter, including the summer quarter. However, the rest of the required courses are typically offered once a year.
| Quarter | Courses |
| Summer Quarter | Level I.2: Geography 580, Planning 580/780 |
| Fall Quarter | Level I.1: Geography 574, 576 |
| Level I.2: Geography 580, Planning 580/780 | |
| Winter Quarter | Level I.2: Geography 580, Planning 580/780 |
| Level II: Geography 581, 582 | |
| Level II: Planning 581/781 | |
| Spring Quarter | Level I.2: Geography 580 |
| Level III: Geography 693 | |
| Level III: Planning 582/782 |
A student who wishes to obtain the GIS certificate in one academic year should take Level I courses in the fall quarter, Level II courses in the winter quarter, and Level III courses in the spring quarter.