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Geographic Information Systems AAS Degree T he geographic information systems (GIS) certificates and degree program prepare graduates for wide ranging career possibilities as entry-level technicians to data analysts and project managers in diverse fields of GIS application. 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. The GIS Analyst Certificate is awarded for completion of 33 credit hours of course work and provides graduates additional skills to develop and analyze data and prepare projects for delivery to clients. Graduates will have 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. The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact counselors or GIS, geography faculty for specific information or to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses. A Program Overview of the Computer/Digital Technology Area of Study LoneStar.edu/GIS-AAS Geographic Information Systems AAS Available at LSC-CyFair LoneStar.edu/GIS-AAS 1 Median Wage: $58,956 Geographic Information Systems Analyst Certificate Level II Available at LSC-CyFair LoneStar.edu/GIS-Analyst-Certificate Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate Level I Available at LSC-CyFair LoneStar.edu/GIS-Technician-Certificate Geographic Information Systems Occupational Skills Award Available at LSC-CyFair LoneStar.edu/GIS-Marketable-Skills-Award FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kelly Gernhart 281.290.5215 [email protected] 1 Texas Wages and Employment Projections is brought to you by the Labor Market & Career Information (LMCI) Department of the Texas Workforce Commission. www.TexasWages.com, 2017. Lone Star College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity in its programs and activities. For more information, see http://LoneStar.edu/legal-notices.htm. For Occupational Licensing please review the latest information: LoneStar.edu/ ConsequencesCriminalConviction. Programs At-A-Glance Updated as of May 2019
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Geographic Information Systems AAS Degree
The geographic information systems (GIS) certificates and degree program prepare graduates for wide ranging career possibilities as entry-level technicians to data analysts and project managers in diverse
fields of GIS application. 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.
The GIS Analyst Certificate is awarded for completion of 33 credit hours of course work and provides graduates additional skills to develop and analyze data and prepare projects for delivery to clients. Graduates will have 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.
The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact counselors or GIS, geography faculty for specific information or to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.
A Program Overview of the Computer/Digital Technology Area of Study
LoneStar.edu/GIS-AAS
Geographic Information Systems AAS Available at LSC-CyFair
LoneStar.edu/GIS-AAS
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Median Wage: $58,956
Geographic InformationSystems Analyst Certificate Level IIAvailable at LSC-CyFair
LoneStar.edu/GIS-Analyst-Certificate
Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate Level IAvailable at LSC-CyFair
LoneStar.edu/GIS-Technician-Certificate
Geographic Information Systems Occupational Skills AwardAvailable at LSC-CyFair
LoneStar.edu/GIS-Marketable-Skills-Award
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Kelly Gernhart281.290.5215
1Texas Wages and Employment Projections is brought to you by the Labor Market & Career Information (LMCI) Department of the Texas Workforce Commission. www.TexasWages.com, 2017.
Lone Star College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity in its programs and activities. For more information, see http://LoneStar.edu/legal-notices.htm. For Occupational Licensing please review the latest information: LoneStar.edu/ConsequencesCriminalConviction.
Programs At-A-Glance
Updated as of May 2019
Representative career titles and job positions for this program plan include:• Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist)• GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Analyst) • GIS Manager2
1Median Wage: $58,956 1Texas Wages and Employment Projections is brought to you by the Labor Market & Career Information (LMCI) Department of the Texas Workforce Commission. www.TexasWages.com, 2017.
2Position titles vary by employer and location.
Geographic Information Systems Occupational Skills Award Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate
Geographic InformationSystems Analyst Certificate
Learning Framework:1st Year Experience
Professional development opportunities are available for additional training and licensure.
Corporate College
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
College Algebra
Any One Credit Hour Physical Activity Course
Cartography & Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Introduction to Raster-Based GIS
Introduction to Databases
Data Acquisition & Analysis GIS
Special Topics in Cartography
AAS DEGREE60 Credits
Certificate (Options)12, 21, or 33 Credits
Technical Drafting
Composition & Rhetoric I
Physical Geography
Physical Geology
Public Speaking
Technical Communications
Basic Computer-aided Drafting
Humanities/Fine Arts
Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
For more information on gainful employment, visit LoneStar.edu/GainfulEmployment.
Geographic Information Systems AAS Degree
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