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/LSCI	(in program)
UNST	1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIOL 1080	Intro to Environmental Science	4 credits
ENGL 1010	English Composition I	3 credits
CMAP 1200	Computer Information Systems	3 credits
	OR
ENGL 2002	Technical Writing	3 credits
ENR 2040	Environmental Regulatory Agencies	1 credits
ENR 2050	Environmental Field Methods	3 credits
GIST 1200	Geospatial Foundations	4 credits
GIST 2110	Techniques in Cartography	4 credits
GIST 2310	Intro to Geographic Information Systems	4 credits
MATH 1000	Problem Solving	3 credits
OEAC 2025	Wilderness Navigation	1 credits

Total Credit Hours: 31