Foundations of Geographic Information Systems Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.

My Academic Plan

Program Description

The Foundations of GIS certificate provides an introduction to the field of Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Science. It is a stackable certificate that can be completed while working toward the completion of the GIS certificate.

Career Opportunities

Students looking at careers in GIS should continue their education completing the GIS certificate and/or the Geospatial AAS Degree. Students should possess mathematical, analytical, and spatial reasoning skills and should be comfortable using technology before starting the GIS program. Students who do not have fundamental mathematics skills may need to complete college preparatory mathematics courses.

For more information about employment and career pathways:
www.frontrange.edu/docs/default-source/programs-courses/plans-of-study/geographic-information-systems.pdf?sfvrsn=3

First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

GIS 101	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3
GIS 110	Introduction to Cartography	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Second Semester