Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate

General Education Requirements

Contact your program advisor to select the general education course requirement, which will meet your program’s graduation requirements. See General Education (GELOs)   for a complete list.

One class from one of the six following areas Credits: 3 hours

GELO #1: Speech Communication

GELO #2: Written Communication

GELO #3: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative, and Scientific Reasoning

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills

GIS Technician Required Courses

A grade of “C” or higher in all program classes is required to progress through the program.

• GIST 1110 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology Credits: 3
• GIST 1120 - Spatial Analysis and Modeling Credits: 3
• GIST 1130 - Data Acquisition & Management Credits: 3
• GIST 1140 - GIS Capstone Credits: 3
• GIST 1150 - Advanced Exploratory GIS Credits: 3

• OR

• GIST 1900 - Internship Credits: 3

• OR

• GIST 1901 - Cooperative Experience Credits: 3

Total: 18 hours