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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
28
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
GEOG 330
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3
Req
GEOG 334
Introduction to GIS Software Applications
3
Req
GEOG 360
Database Design and Management in GIS
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
GEOG 340
Cartographic Design for GIS
3
Req
GEOG 344
Spatial Analysis and Modeling in GIS
3

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
GEOG 350
Data Acquisition in GIS
3
RE
GEOG 385
Introduction to Web Based GIS Application Development
3

Semester 4 (Spring)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
GEOG 342
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing
3
RE
GEOG 362 1
Advanced Database Design and Management in GIS
3
Req
GEOG 498
Work Experience in Geography
1

1 or GEOG 375

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Career path

Career Options:

We prepare our students for careers as GIS Specialists, Technicians, and Analysts. Many students enter the program with expertise in a different field, such as biology, geology, public health, or archaeology, and augment their expertise with GIS skills learned in our program.

Our graduates work primarily for government agencies including the Cities of Sacramento, Roseville, and Folsom; State of California agencies including Fish and Wildlife, Water Resources, and Department of Health; county agencies including the Counties of Sacramento, Yolo, and El Dorado; federal agencies including Environmental Protection, Geological Survey, and National Parks; and public safety agencies including Fire, Police, and Emergency Services. Other employers include engineering, archaeological, and consulting firms.

Scheduling Notes:

  • All classes begin at 6:00 PM, except GEOG 330 which is offered at 6:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
  • GEOG 350, 360, and 385 are offered in the fall.
  • GEOG 342 and 362 are offered in the spring.

Other Notes:

  • An internship (GEOG 498) is required as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn at least 1 unit for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through GEOG 498. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 12, 2024

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