Environmental Geospatial Information Science Technician Certificate I

Program Description

The EHS Environmental GIS Technician certificate combines hands-on training in field methods and mapping with classroom instruction in environmental science. Students will exit the program with a firm foundation in the field of environmental technology and will enter the professional realm with improved technical skills and a stronger academic background. All of the courses included in the certificate program will count towards completion of an AAS in Environmental Health and Safety – Environmental GIS Technician track.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL (in program)
MATH/APPM (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

BIOL 1080Intro to Environmental Science

4 credits

ENGL 1010English Composition I

3 credits

 

CMAP 1680Microcomputer Applications:

3 credits

OR

ENGL 2005Technical Writing

3 credits

 

ENR 2040Environmental Regulatory Agencies

1 credits

ENR 2050Environmental Field Methods

3 credits

GEOG 1100Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

4 credits

 

GEOG 2110Techniques in Cartography

4 credits

OR

GEOG 2150Geoinformation Science & Tech

4 credits

 

MATH 1000Problem Solving

3 credits

PEAC 2025Wilderness Navigation

1 credits

Total Credit Hours: 31