Education Details

Geographic Information Systems
Award type: Certificate
Skagit Valley College

Program Details  
Program Overview for Geographic Information Systems
ETP eligible Click for more information on Eligible Training Provider
yes
School
Skagit Valley College
Program website
Program contact
Claus Svendsen, Ph.D.
(360) 416-7816
claus.svendsen@skagit.edu
Program description
This program is designed to provide students with software knowledge to manage information or attributes that have a geographic reference point attached. Different attributes and types of information can be displayed as maps. This allows analyzing data with respect to its spatial relationships. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are software and hardware that electronically manage these spatial data sets on virtual or real maps. Their use is revolutionizing spatial analysis in forestry, fish and wildlife, population studies, land-use planning, marketing, and other fields that involve the integration of information and geography. Advanced uses integrate GPS data management with mapping and displaying software. GIS software is used by real estate agents, city and county administrations, natural resource managers, fish and wildlife managers, sales analysts, utility companies, and environmental managers.
Financial Information
Tuition
Approximately $700 per quarter
Tuition per credit
$123.58 (WA Resident)
Fees
Students pay a Student Technology Fee of $5.00 per credit ($40 maximum), a Student Self-Assessed Fee of $1.50 per credit ($15 maximum), a General Fee of $5.50 ($82.50 maximum) and a Technology Fee of $13.00 per credit.
Books and materials
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Supplies, tools, uniform
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Program Information
Length of training
9 to 12 Months
Award type
Certificate
Credits
25
Clock hours
330
Locations offered
Main Location view map
Public transportation service: Skagit Transit


some courses online
Offered evenings/weekends
yes
Offered onlinesome courses online
Entrance requirements
https://www.skagit.edu/getting-started/
Certification/license required to work in this field
no
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
no
Certification/license test preparation provided
no