Geographic Information Systems Technology Occupational Skills Award

Location(s): Brookhaven

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(Occupational Skills Award)

Brookhaven campus only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: OSA.GIS.TECH

The Geographic Information Systems Technology Program Occupational Skills Award would prepare graduates to perform entry-level duties of a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) industry. Students would be able to use GIS technology to support fundamental tasks such as digitizing and data population; share data via web GIS portals; and document accuracies and completeness of data. The program combines classroom and laboratory experience.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 8 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 14 Credit Hours

Note(s)

Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.