Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and enter the workforce. Students explore the relationships of geographic information systems, cartography, global positioning systems, and database and project management. This certificate program prepares students for careers in assisting scientists, engineers, technologists, and other professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, and using GIS databases.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your Certificate. Follow the pathway below to complete your Certificate in 3 semesters. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| GIS 1040 | Vector Based GIS | 3 |
| GIS 1010 | Intro to Cartography for GIS | 3 |
| GIS 1050 | Relational Database Mgmt for GIS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Second Semester
| GIS 1031 | Global Positioning Sys for GIS | 3 |
| GIS 1065 | GIS Project Management | 3 |
| GIS 2011 | Spatial Data Modeling & Analysis for GIS | 4 |
| GIS 2040 | Raster Based GIS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Third Semester
| GIS 2035 | INT Remote Sensing/Image Analysis | 4 |
| GIS 2005 | GIS Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester Note: GIS 2005 is
only offered in the Fall semester.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your Certificate within 4 semesters (2 years). 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 1040 | Vector Based GIS | 3 |
| GIS 1010 | Intro to Cartography for GIS | 3 |
| GIS 1050 | Relational Database Mgmt for GIS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
| GIS 1031 | Global Positioning Sys for GIS | 3 |
| GIS 2040 | Raster Based GIS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fall Semester 3
| GIS 2005 | GIS Applications | 3 |
| GIS 2035 | INT Remote Sensing/Image Analysis | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester Note: GIS 2005 is
only offered in the Fall semester.
Spring Semester 4
| GIS 2011 | Spatial Data Modeling & Analysis for GIS | 4 |
| GIS 1065 | GIS Project Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester Note: GIS 1065 is
only offered in the Spring semester. GIS 2011 is
only offered in the Spring semester.