2025-2026 Catalog

Foundations of Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Foundations of Geographic Information Systems and enter the workforce. Students explore GIS principles, global positioning systems, map communication, and databases. This certificate program also introduces students to geographic information systems and cartography. Students work with advanced analytical tools and develop skills in spatial problem solving. This program prepares the student for entry-level careers in a variety of GIS-related business settings.

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My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your Certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

GIS 1040Vector Based GIS

3

GIS 1010Intro to Cartography for GIS

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Spring Semester 2

GIS 1031Global Positioning Sys for GIS

3

GIS 1050Relational Database Mgmt for GIS

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 12

Prior Learning eligible course

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