Earn the Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Enhance your career or launch a new one in this award-winning program.

The instructors are pioneers in the field of GIS. They work in government, private corporations and provide real-world expertise. In total, our GIS instructors bring an incredible 140 years of GIS experience to the classroom.

You will:

• Learn concepts and applications of GIS technology.
• Obtain hands-on experience using the latest GIS software.
• Use geospatial technology to develop solutions to issues facing communities and industry.
• Explore interdisciplinary elements of GIS including cartography, topology, database design and spatial analysis.
• Understand how GIS is used within health care, public works, natural and historical resources, environmental management and other fields.

Earn the Certificate
You must complete with a grade of C or better:

• 4 required courses (12 units)
• 12 elective units

The Geographic Information Systems certificate typically takes 12 months to complete. However, you can choose to participate in the GIS Summer School which lets you earn the certificate in one summer.

The total cost of the program including texts and parking is about $4600. This amount varies depending on the elective courses you choose.

This program is approved by the Veterans' Administration.