For more information, visit the Dallas College Geographic Information Systems webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Geographic Information Systems Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Geographic Information Systems Technician Occupational Skills Award. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Visit the catalog for official certificate requirements.
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. Courses that complete the occupational skills award are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 14 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
GISC 1411 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GISC 2459 – Web-Served Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
GISC 1391 – Special Topics in Cartography This is the capstone course for this award.
GISC 2320 – Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- After successfully completing the coursework listed above, apply for graduation for the Geographic Information Systems Technology Occupational Skills Award.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 6
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 14 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS