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Geographic Information Systems Specialist A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Geographic Information Systems webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Geographic Information Systems Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Geographic Information Systems Specialist Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Visit the catalog for official degree requirements.
The Geographic Information Systems Technology Program would prepare graduates to perform duties of a GIS specialist (upon completion of an associate degree). The students would be able to use a variety of GIS application programs; acquire and correlate data from geographical positioning system (GPS) surveying and other sources; design the database for storage of the data; and present the results in a cartographic format. The program combines classroom and laboratory experience with cooperative experience. Courses that complete the degree also complete Geographic Information Systems Technology Occupational Skills Award (OSA), Geographic Information Systems Technician Level I Certificate (C1) and Geographic Information Systems Technician Level II Certificate (C2) and are listed below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
GISC 1125 – Concepts and Careers in Geographic Information Systems (Course also applies to C1, C2)
GISC 1411 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to OSA, C1, C2)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better. (Course also applies to C2)
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE** This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better. (Course also applies to C2)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
GISC 1401 – Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (Course also applies to C2)
GISC 2320 – Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to OSA, C1, C2)
GISC 1147 – Three-Dimensional Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (Course also applies to C2)
GISC 1421 – Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (Course also applies to C2)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 3
GISC 1391 – Special Topics in Cartography (Course also applies to OSA, C1, C2)
GISC 2311 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications (Course also applies to C2)
GISC 2459 – Web-Served Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to OSA, C1, C2)
GISC 1145 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Engineers (Course also applies to C2)
GISC 1291 – Special Topics in Cartography (Course also applies to C2)
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Geographic Information Systems Technology Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 4
GEOG 1302 – Human Geography This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SOCI 2319 – Minority Studies This is a Core course. (Course also applies to C2) OR
- SOCI 2336 – Criminology This is a Core course. (Course also applies to C2)
GISC 2335 – Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to C2)
CHOOSE ONE:
- GISC 2380 – Cooperative Education-Cartography This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to C1, C2) OR
- GISC 2364 – Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to C1, C2)
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Geographic Information Systems Technician Level I Certificate and the Geographic Information Systems Technician Level II Certificate.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 5
GISC 2231 – Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) This is the capstone experience for this award.
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
GISC 2401 – Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS
- After successfully completing the coursework listed above, meet with your success coach to apply for graduation for the Geographic Information Systems-Specialist A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 12
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS