Geographic Information Systems Technician Advanced Technical Certificate

Location(s): Brookhaven

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(Advanced Technical Certificate)

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: ATC.GIS.TECHN

Admission to the Advanced Technical Certificate Program is by completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Geographic Information Systems Specialist AAS.

The Geographic Information Systems Technology Program Advanced Technical Certificate would prepare graduates to perform duties of a GIS analyst (upon completion of the advanced certificate). Students would be able to use a variety of innovative GIS environments (server technologies, advanced coding development, and artificial intelligence) and solutions; steward and configure services for varied spatial data; monitor and optimize database structures; and automate advanced workflows. The program combines classroom and laboratory experience.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 9 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 8 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 17 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.