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Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate (C1)
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 Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
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 Technician Level I 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.
The Geographic Information Systems Technology Program Level 1 Certificate would prepare graduates to perform duties of a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Field Imaging Technician (skills developed upon completion of this level I certificate). Students would be able to use a variety of innovative spatial data imaging and collection technologies; acquire and correlate data from geographical positioning system (GPS) surveying and other sources; populate content into a database for storage of the data; and share the data results via web GIS portals. The program combines classroom and laboratory experience with cooperative experience. Courses that complete the certificate and the Geographic Information Systems Technology Occupational Skills Award (OSA) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
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: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
GISC 1125 – Concepts and Careers in Geographic Information Systems
GISC 1411 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to OSA)
GISC 2459 – Web-Served Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to OSA)
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.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the cooperative education or practicum course.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
GISC 1391 – Special Topics in Cartography (Course also applies to OSA)
GISC 2320 – Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to OSA)
CHOOSE ONE:
- GISC 2380 – Cooperative Education-Cartography This is the capstone course for this award. OR
- GISC 2364 – Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography 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 Level I Certificate and the Geographic Information Systems Technology Occupational Skills Award.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS