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Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems Technician
Certificate of Achievement
17-19 units
Geographic Information Systems
Associate of Science Degree
33–37* units
* and courses to meet graduation requirements, general education and electives as needed to meet the minimum of 60 units required for the degree. View Requirements
Geographic Information Systems Program
Ready to take a step toward a GIS career? San Diego Mesa College’s GIS program helps pave the way toward a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certification and a rewarding career in geospatial technologies. The GIS program equips you with the tools to analyze regions and gain meaning from the patterns, relationships, and connections that you observe in the world around you. Using industry standard GIS and remote sensing applications and software, you will learn how to capture, analyze, and display different information, taking advantage of new technological innovations in satellite imagery and global positioning systems (GPS) to create digital maps. The GIS program will also provide you with the opportunity to supplement your coursework with internships, giving you the experiene needed to succeed as a GIS technician. Whether you begin your career following your time in the GIS program or continue your education at another institution, you will find yourself with a comprehensive understanding of the GIS field, technical skills desired by our regional workforce, and a readiness to address many of our future social, economic, and environmental issues.
Here are some frequently asked questions about the benefits of our GIS program at San Diego Mesa College.
- What GIS training courses do you offer?
- What kind of entry level GIS jobs are there?
- What is the average GIS technician salary and GIS specialist salary?
This program belongs to the following Academic & Career Pathway:
Program Learning Outcomes
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Students will be able to evaluate and apply appropriate technology to support specific business activities and business solutions.
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Students will be able to analyze specific business problems or situations and identify possible solutions, including predictive analysis, synthesis of information, resourcefulness, and troubleshooting.
3
Students will be able to choose the appropriate mode of communication for a specific situation and then communicate ideas, concepts, and solutions through effective written and oral communication.
At San Diego Mesa College, this program is overviewed by an Advisory Committee.
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San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111-4998
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111-4998
