The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Career Studies Certificate program provides students with skills to visualize, analyze, and model systems to help in the planning and decision-making processes of a business organization, thereby making geographical information accessible to scientists, planners, decision makers, and the public. Graduates may seek employment as GIS specialists within a private, public, or governmental agency.

This advanced Career Studies Certificate program requires a strong background in microcomputer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, operating systems, Internet maneuverability, and e-mail. Students can obtain proficiency in these areas by completing ITE 115. When selecting GIS Approved Electives from a specific concentration, students should ensure that all prerequisite course work has been completed.

1   Select GIS Approved Electives from one of the following areas (Business, Civil Engineering,

      Environmental Sciences, GIS Generalist, or Information Technology):

      Business:

            GIS 220 AND two of the following:

             BUS 100, BUS 165, BUS 200

      Civil Engineering:

            CIV 115, CIV 116, CIV 171, CIV 256, CIV 258, CIV 259

      Environmental Sciences:

            GIS 230, GOL 105, GOL 225

      GIS Generalist:

           GIS 205, GIS 220, GOL 105, ITE 150

      Information Technology:

            ITD 132, ITE 150, ITP 165, ITP 170

 

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