Geographic Information Science

You’ll gain valuable and in demand skills for your career including:

Collecting global positioning system (GPS) data and displaying the data on digital maps
ESRI’s Suite of Tools – ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Map, and ArcGIS Collector
Imagery Analysis – Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, as well as Spatial Analytics

The geospatial programs are support programs to augment your Bachelor’s Degree. The program provides a well-rounded suite of skills including:

Hands-on experience with a variety of geographic information systems including ESRI’s suite of tools
Field-based primary data collection using a variety of survey and global positioning devices
Advanced skill development in interpretation of remote sensing data and aerial photographs, spatial statistics, and geospatial programming
The basics of geospatial analysis

Students completing a certificate, minor, or Associates in Geospatial Technology will be able to:

Collect primary data in the field using ground-based and remote sensing methods, and compile and integrate secondary data for spatial analysis
Utilize state-of-the-art geospatial tools to perform spatial analyses and visualizations that effectively, concisely, and ethically represent geospatial data
Effectively communicate methodologies and outcomes of data and literature-based geospatial projects through oral, written, and graphic media

Completion of one of these programs will provide graduates with a credential that is in high demand in many different disciplines/industries.