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Geographic Information Systems Technician Advanced Technical Certificate
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 Advanced Technical Certificate
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 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 Technician Advanced Technical Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Visit the catalog for official certificate requirements.
Admission to the Advanced Technical Certificate Program is by completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Geographic Information Systems Specialist AAS.
The Geographic Information Systems Technology Program Advanced Technical Certificate would prepare graduates to perform duties of a GIS analyst (upon completion of the advanced certificate). Students would be able to use a variety of innovative GIS environments (server technologies, advanced coding development, and artificial intelligence) and solutions; steward and configure services for varied spatial data; monitor and optimize database structures; and automate advanced workflows. The program combines classroom and laboratory experience. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
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 certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 17 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
GISC 1491 – Special Topics in Cartography
GISC 2250 – Scripting for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GISC 2370 – Enterprise Network Solutions for ESRI Applications
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: 9
SEMESTER 2
GISC 2402 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Design with Raster Analysis
GISC 2404 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Design with Vector Analysis This is the capstone course for this award.
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.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- After successfully completing the coursework listed above, apply for graduation for the Geographic Information Systems Technician Advanced Technical Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 8
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 17 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS