Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments (Certificate) Military Pathway
Undergraduate Certificate
For Catalog Years 2024-2027
Military Pathway Information
This military pathway outlines degree requirements that may be satisfied by military training and experience or exams, as well as requirements that must be satisfied through courses taken at Old Dominion University.
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Requirements Potentially Met Outside the Classroom
Where indicated, a passing CLEP or DSST examination score will satisfy the ODU course requirement.
- CLEP Exams - College Board
- DSST Exams - GetCollegeCredit.com
- ODU CLEP and DSST Credits
- CLEP Preparation - ModernStates.org
A student may forego the CLEP or DSST option and satisfy the requirements by taking the actual courses. If a course is taken elsewhere, check first for transfer equivalency in ODU's Transfer Equivalency Tool.
Prior learning credit is also available in specific situations at a cost of 20-50% of the current tuition rate. Prior learning credit may not be paid for by military tuition assistance (TA). Prior learning credit cannot exceed 60 credit hours.
Core Requirements
| Military Course, Certification, Experience or Exam | ODU Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select specialties | GEOG 402 Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Select specialties | GEOG 462 Advanced Spatial Analysis | 3 |
Total requirements potentially met outside classroom: 0-6 credits
Requirements Met at ODU
Interpretive Analysis Choices
Select two courses from the list below.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 404 Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development (campus only) | 3 |
| GEOG 420 Marine Geography | 3 |
| GEO 422W Coastal Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 490 Applied Cartography/GIS (campus only) | 3 |
| GEOG 495 Topics in Geography (prior approval required) | 3 |
| OEAS 306 Oceanography (campus only) | 3 |
| OEAS 344W Geomorphology (campus only) | 3 |
| OEAS 495 Special Topics (prior approval required) | 3 |
Capstone
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEOG/OEAS 419 Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments (campus only) | 3 |
Total requirements met at ODU: 9-15 credits
Total credits for certificate: 15
Next Steps
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