GIS Technician, Certificate
Certificate—10 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1373
This program is the study of geographic information systems. GIS integrates computer software and hardware to collect, organize, analyze, and present geographically referenced data. GIS systems extend into many different fields and are prevalent in both local and federal government agencies, at home and abroad. The application of GIS can be found in areas as diverse as disease control, economics, marketing, environmental study, utility management, and crime control and prevention. This short-term certificate is associated to the GIS Specialist and GIS Professional certificates, and the Geographic Information System A.A.S. degree.
Required Career Courses
10 credit hours as follows:
| GIS-101 | Orientation to GIS Careers | 1 |
| GIS-110 | Fundamentals of Geospatial Science | 3 |
| GIS-112 | Intro to Geospatial Technology | 3 |
| GIS-114 | Data Acquisition & Management | 3 |
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (10 credit hours)
| GIS-101 | Orientation to GIS Careers | 1 |
| GIS-110 | Fundamentals of Geospatial Science | 3 |
| GIS-112 | Intro to Geospatial Technology | 3 |
| GIS-114 | Data Acquisition & Management | 3 |