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Michael E. Shin

Professor and Director

Ph.D. Colorado, 1998

Office: Bunche Hall 1185
Email: shinm@ucla.edu
Office Phone: (310) 825-1071

Michael Shin is associate professor of geography and faculty director of the GIS certificate program. He has research and teaching interests in geographic information systems (GIS), spatial analysis and political geography.

Dates and Events

Jan 13

Certificate Courses Begin (Fall 2019)

All courses in the GIS and Geospatial Technology Certificate Program begin on Monday, January 13th. Registration…

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Testimonials

The UCLA Online GIS Certificate Program has proven to be a great investment for my personal and professional development. I have not only learned the fundamentals of thinking geospatially, but have been able to create creative maps that are works of art disguised as homework assignments... The…

Barkev Tatevosian

GIS Certificate Graduate

This intensive program has helped me in my day-to-day tasks as a GIS analyst, such as the capacity to conduct the GIS-related tasks and analysis, allowing me to gain a practical experience and skills of geospatial technology know-how. What great course designs and interactions between instructor…

Sheng-Yuan Cheng

GIS Certificate Graduate

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Michael E. Shin

Michael E. Shin

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