| Print | |
Geospatial Technology Starting Fall 2009Published: 8/4/2009 Clark State Community College has announced a new Geospatial Technology program to be offered at the Clark State Greene Center in Beavercreek. This program was created in partnership with Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC), CACI and Woolpert. Graduates of the Geospatial Technology program will be trained to enter career fields including photogrammetry, cartography, geographical information systems, global positioning systems and remote sensing. "According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for individuals with geospatial technology skills are expected to grow 10 to 20 percent over the next decade," said Dr. David Devier, Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs. "Clark State’s Greene Center is poised to respond to emerging training needs, and we’re working with local employers to develop the curriculum to make students competitive in the current and future marketplace." The creation of the program was partially funded through the Future Jobs grant. Clark State serves as the fiscal agent for this grant which is funded by the Ohio Board of Regents to create future-focused programming at several local institutions. Grant funding is overseen by a board of community leaders. In addition to grant funding used to purchase computers, software and develop the curriculum, ATIC has agreed to house the computer lab needed for advanced coursework, and CACI has provided a software package and is overseeing the development of the technical courses. Students interested in studying Geospatial Technology should visit www.clarkstate.edu, contact the Admissions Office at (937) 429-8819 or (937) 328-6028.
Program Highlights The GST computer lab courses are offered at ATIC next to the Greene Center building. Geospatial technology is used to interpret satellite and aerial images in areas such as global positioning, geographical information systems, and remote sensing. Geography, digital maps, and computers should be a strong interest for prospective students interested in this program. Demand for this technology is expected to increase by 10-20 percent in the next decade. While government uses the GIS technology, 95 percent of the users are non-governmental. Fields in which this technology is already being utilized includes the following: archaeology, agriculture, banking, cave & karst, conservation, defense & intelligence, electric & gas, engineering pipelines & surveying, federal/state/local governments, fire/EMS/disaster/homeland security, forestry, health & human services, insurance, education/K-12 & higher education, landscape architecture, law enforcement & criminal justice, libraries & museums, location services, marine/cost/oceans, media, mining & earth sciences, natural resources, petroleum, real estate, retail business, telecommunications, transportation, and in water & wastewater. Salaries vary widely depending upon degree(s) earned, years of experience and organizations/employers (estimated range is $40,000 – $150,000+). Organizations in the area using geospatial technology:
More information online
MEDIA CONTACT: |