Geographic Information Systems Technician

Geographic Information Systems Technician

Program Description

Are you able to approach problems and communicate solutions effectively? Our Geographic Information Systems Technician program prepares you to model problems geographically and derive results by computer processing, analyzing and interpreting patterns in data using GIS hardware and software.

Our flexible, online program will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage Geospatial Technology Information projects and to interpret and implement GIS as a decision support system. GIS is applicable to many industries and occupations, including, but not limited to, agriculture, public safety (fire, rescue and police), public health, transportation, facilities, land and utilities planning, and management.

Careers

Geographic Information Systems careers are available in almost every field, including government, commercial, educational and private organizations. Career options in Geographic Information Systems include:

  • GIS Technician
  • Cartographic Technician
  • GIS Support Analyst
  • GIS Specialist
  • GIS Manager
Awards Offered: A.A.S. Degree / Certificate / Diploma
Locations: Online
Formats: Online
Start: Fall / Spring
Schedule: Full-Time / Part-time
Estimated Total Cost
$9,109 Associate of Applied Science
$4,542 Diploma
$2,639 Certificate

Students in the Geographic Information Systems Technician program are good problem solvers and have excellent communication skills. They are also committed to precision and accuracy in their work and are flexible working independently and in a group with others. They also enjoy working with technology and in a field that is constantly changing.

You can start in the Fall or Spring terms. Follow these steps to finish your application:

  1. Want to learn more about SCC? Come see how SCC will help you achieve Your Path to Possible! Schedule a campus visit!
  2. Need help exploring career opportunities or navigating the admissions process? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor.
  3. Ready to apply? Complete an Application for Admission.
  4. Submit ACT, SAT, Next Generation Accuplacer, or Accuplacer test scores (reading and math) or official college transcripts showing completion of post-secondary coursework in English and math to the Admissions Office at any SCC location.


State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution

SCC is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution. As a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution, we are unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following states/areas: California and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.


For more information about the post-graduation achievements of SCC Graduates as well as average starting salaries, refer to the annual Graduate Report (PDF).

For information about the methodologies used to gather the post-graduation student achievement data contained in the annual Graduate Report, refer to the Institutional Research page or contact ir@southeast.edu.