May 08, 2024  
Dallas College Catalog 2024-2025 
  
Dallas College Catalog 2024-2025

Geographic Information Systems Specialist A.A.S.

Location(s): Brookhaven


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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Brookhaven campus only

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI)  standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.GIS.SPEC.17

The Geographic Information Systems Technology Program would prepare graduates to perform duties of a GIS specialist (upon completion of an associate degree). The students would be able to use a variety of GIS application programs; acquire and correlate data from geographical positioning system (GPS) surveying and other sources; design the database for storage of the data; and present the results in a cartographic format. The program combines classroom and laboratory experience with cooperative experience.

Semester Total: 11 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 13 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours


Minimum Hours Required: 60 Credit Hours


Electives


+Mathematics Elective


Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics .

++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective


Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts .

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