Credential (Degree) Points - (EDU-1)

Applicants may claim credential points equal to the value of the highest degree or certificate earned. For example:

• An applicant who has earned an Associates degree and a Bachelor’s degree may claim 20 points (the value of a Bachelor’s degree).  With dual degrees, credential points may be claimed for one while the others may only be used for Course Points (see below).

• An applicant who has earned no formal degrees, but who has earned a GIS Certificate, may claim 5 points.

• An Applicant who has earned degrees from non-U.S. institutions may claim points associated with the most comparable degree (justification required).

Degrees in any field of study awarded by accredited institutions may be counted. Certificates must be specific to GIS.

View EDU-1: The Credential Point Schedule
(in .pdf form)

Proceed to:

• The Professional Experience Point Schedule
• The Contributions to the Profession Point Schedule
• Documenting Additional Points