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Program Pathway
GIS Technician, Level 1 Certificate
| GIS Technician, Level 1 Certificate Total | 18 | |
| First Semester | 14 | |
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| GISC 1411 | Intro to Geographic Info Systems | 4 |
| GISC 1421 | Introduction to Raster-Based GIS | 4 |
| COSC [2] Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 | |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Electives - Any Academic Transfer Course (ACGM) | ||
| Second Semester | 4 | |
| GISC 1401 | Cartography & Geography in Geographical Information Systems | 4 |
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Certificate received upon completion!
GIS Systems Analyst, Level 2 Certificate
| Program Admission Prerequisites | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite: Completion of GIS Technician, Level 1 Certificate (18 Credit Hours) | ||
| GIS Systems Analyst, Level 2 Certificate Total | 18 | |
| Second Semester | 14 | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| GISC 2401 | Data Acquisition & Analysis GIS | 4 |
| GISC 1491 | Special Topics in Cartography | 4 |
| ITSW [2] Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 | |
| Third Semester | 4 | |
| GISC 2411 | GIS Applications | 4 |
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Geographic Information Systems, AAS
| Program Admission Prerequisites | ||
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| Prerequisite: Completion of GIS Systems Analyst, Level 2 Certificate (36 Credit Hours) | ||
| Geographic Information Systems, AAS Total | 24 | |
| Third Semester | 10 | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GEOL 1403 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Program Elective Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | 14 | |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Program Elective Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical & Business Writing | 3 |
| GEOG 1301 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| CORE | Core - Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40] Course options listed in the catalog. Core - Creative Arts [50] (as of Fall 2025)Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
| PROGRAM CAPSTONE | Program Capstone Course options listed in the catalog. | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Physical Activity Courses (as of Fall 2023) Course options listed in the catalog. | 1 |
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Diploma received upon completion!60Total Credit Hours
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Program Details
- The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program prepares graduates for wide ranging career possibilities as entry-level technicians to data analysts and project managers in diverse fields of GIS application.
Program Highlights
- From data collection and input, to management and analysis, to project completion and information delivery, individuals will develop the skills to work at many levels of business, industry, government agencies, and research and development.
Credentials and Careers
- The GIS Technician Level 1 Certificate focuses on proficiency in GIS software applications and data management.
- The GIS Systems Analyst Level 2 Certificate provides graduates additional skills to develop and analyze data and prepare projects for delivery to clients.
- The Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems provides graduates with the essential skills to manage the initiation, development and completion of GIS projects requiring data collection, data management, analysis, map product development and final report writing for presentation.
- Employment opportunities are far reaching at the present time; the increasing use of GIS in nearly every field of education, business and government is creating a strong need for skilled personnel.
Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing, and Trades Management.
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
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- The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program prepares graduates for wide ranging career possibilities as entry-level technicians to data analysts and project managers in diverse fields of GIS application.
Program Highlights
- From data collection and input, to management and analysis, to project completion and information delivery, individuals will develop the skills to work at many levels of business, industry, government agencies, and research and development.
Credentials and Careers
- The GIS Technician Level 1 Certificate focuses on proficiency in GIS software applications and data management.
- The GIS Systems Analyst Level 2 Certificate provides graduates additional skills to develop and analyze data and prepare projects for delivery to clients.
- The Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems provides graduates with the essential skills to manage the initiation, development and completion of GIS projects requiring data collection, data management, analysis, map product development and final report writing for presentation.
- Employment opportunities are far reaching at the present time; the increasing use of GIS in nearly every field of education, business and government is creating a strong need for skilled personnel.
Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing, and Trades Management.
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
- Apply essential skills required for spatial data collection, and the creation of spatial datasets, utilizing techniques such as GPS field data collection, digitizing, and internet research.
- Apply essential skills required for the management of GIS data, utilizing tools such as attribute queries, location queries, and relational joins.
- Apply essential skills required for the spatial analysis within the GIS, using tools such as proximity functions, overlay processes, raster statistical functions.
- Apply essential skills required for the production of cartographic deliverables, utilizing techniques for the proper and effective use of map elements and cartographic design.
- Create final reports of GIS analysis and present reports and maps to an audience.
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