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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) A.S. Degree

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:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
GEOG 330
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3
L2
Req
GEOG 334
Introduction to GIS Software Applications
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
GEOG 340
Cartographic Design for GIS
3
GEOG 330
Req
GEOG 360
Database Design and Management in GIS
3
GEOG 330

Semester 4 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
GEOG 342
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing
3
GEOG 330
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3

Third Year

Semester 5 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
GEOG 344
Spatial Analysis and Modeling in GIS
3
GEOG 330
Req
GEOG 350
Data Acquisition in GIS
3
GEOG 330
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5

Semester 6 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6
Elec
any elective course
3

Fourth Year

Semester 7 (Fall)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
GEOG 385
Introduction to Web Based GIS Application Development
3
GEOG 330
Elec
any elective course
3
Elec
any elective course
2

Semester 8 (Spring)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
GEOG 362
Advanced Database Design and Management in GIS
3
GEOG 360
Req
GEOG 375
Introduction to GIS Programming
3
Req
GEOG 498
Work Experience in Geography
1

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

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.

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

Scheduling Notes:

  • All in-person 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, 362, and 375 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. This course also works toward satisfying GE Area L7B. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 12, 2025

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