Program Code: GSTA.S.STC • Credit Hours: 22
Description
The Geospatial Technology Analyst short-term certificate will provide students with both theoretical and practical applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The certificate will cover the foundational concepts in GIS, database management and analysis, data acquisition, and manipulation of georeferencing and geocoding.
Career Opportunities
This certificate is designed for those students who seek to enhance their job-related skills in becoming a GIS analyst. The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA), for example, cites an annual growth rate of approximately 35 percent for the geospatial technology industry. Students completing the certificate will have the technical skill set in GIS required to perform a variety of entry level positions in a variety of arenas, including, regional and local government agencies, business, and community organizations.