Are you curious about how geospatial technology helps us understand the world? Step into a program where curiosity drives exploration and skills lead to meaningful careers. In the Geographic Information Systems program at FDLTCC, you’ll get hands-on experience with the GIS software professionals use every day while studying the world through science, technology, and spatial thinking. Our courses in Geographic Information Systems equip you with in demand expertise for careers in environmental science, natural resources, and geospatial technology empowering you to make a real and lasting impact on the world around you. Whether you’re coming from high school or starting a new career path, GIS can open doors. If you’re ready to explore, create, and make an impact, this program is the perfect place to start.
Our 16-credit Geographic Information Systems Certificate is a perfect fit for students who are majoring in a different program area yet want to know the basics of GIS. The GIS certificate program nicely compliments a degree in Environmental Science, Criminal Justice / Peace Officer, Art, Business, Human Services, Health Sciences, or American Indian Studies.
For Further Information
To receive more information about the Geographic Information Systems Certificate, contact:
Mike Knudson
Geographic Information Systems Program Coordinator
michael.knudson*AT*fdltcc.edu
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
2101 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
Students will:
- Technical Skills: apply core GIS skills and utilize contemporary geospatial technologies to collect, store, edit, analyze, and process geospatial data, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Problem-Solving: identify and define geographical problems, design and implement spatial databases, and apply GIS tools and methodologies to develop effective solutions for geospatial issues.
- Geographic Analysis: critically analyze globalization, spatial processes, and patterns, and interpret spatial data to understand and explain human interactions with environmental, social, and economic factors.
- Environmental Geography: explain and apply concepts of climate, soils, hydrology, and landscape evolution, and develop strategies for environmental problem-solving.
- Communication: effectively communicate geographic information and analysis results through diverse formats, including oral presentations, written reports, and visualizations, tailored to various audiences.
