Geographic Information Science Certificate
The Geographic Information Science Certificate will be awarded for the completion of 14 units of required courses and 6 units of electives for a total of 20 units. The GIS Certificate prepares students to be skilled users of GIS, able to apply their skills to careers in the area of study.
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General
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG-105 | Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| GIS-580 | Geospatial Information Systems Practicum I (formerly GEOG-080) | 2 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| GEOG-520 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science | 4 |
| GEOG-582 | Programming for GIS (formerly GEOG-082) | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| GEOG-525 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| GIS-586 | GIS for Web Applications (formerly GEOG-586) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
Fire & Safety
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG-105 | Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| GIS-580 | Geospatial Information Systems Practicum I (formerly GEOG-080) | 2 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| GEOG-520 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science | 4 |
| GEOG-582 | Programming for GIS (formerly GEOG-082) | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| GEOG-525 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| GIS-585 | GIS for Catastrophes (formerly GEOG-585) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
Water Industry
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG-105 | Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| GIS-580 | Geospatial Information Systems Practicum I (formerly GEOG-080) | 2 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| GEOG-520 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science | 4 |
| GEOG-582 | Programming for GIS (formerly GEOG-082) | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| GEOG-525 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| GIS-584 | Water Management with GIS (formerly GEOG-584) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEOG-105 | Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| GEOG-520 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science | 4 |
| GEOG-525 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| GIS-580 | Geospatial Information Systems Practicum I (formerly GEOG-080) | 2 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective courses are identified under the Geographic Information Science concentration area. Students must complete 6 units (any combination) under this concentration area to earn a Certificate in Geographic Information Science. | 6 | |
| Cooperative Work Experience: Geographic Information Science (formerly GEOG-149) | ||
| Programming for GIS (formerly GEOG-082) | ||
| Spatial Database Design and Management (formerly GEOG-083) | ||
| Water Management with GIS (formerly GEOG-584) | ||
| GIS for Catastrophes (formerly GEOG-585) | ||
| GIS for Web Applications (formerly GEOG-586) | ||
| Total Units | 20 | |
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Geographic Information Science
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2023
Program Name GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $920 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
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NOTE:
Cost per unit $46
Parking Permits cost $80 a year or $40 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/StudentServices/EnrollmentServices/Pages/What-Fees-do-I-have-to-pay.aspx