Foundations of Geographic Information Systems Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.

In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.

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:
https://www.frontrange.edu/programs-and-courses/a-z-program-list/geographic-information-systems-gis

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