The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate program provides specialized training in a technical, computer-based environment. Geospatial technologies, such as Geographic Information Systems or Global Positioning Systems, are powerful data-procession and mapping tools that are increasingly used by mainstream public professions, such as health care, law enforcement, and city planning, as well as in highly technical areas, such as military defense. Students who have a keen interest in working with computers as a career or who are pursing work with populations, human or non-human, can be well-served with a GIS certificate.
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
Required Courses
Click here for the current degree program planner checklist of required courses.
Degree requirements and course are subject to change. Students should consult with an advisor/counselor when registering for courses.
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.