GIS/Geospatial Technology
This program is available at the Beavercreek and Online locations.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. It is a high-technology field with the significant job growth occurring in both the public and private sectors. Career areas include photogrammetry, cartography, geographical information systems, global positioning systems, and remote sensing.
Embedded Certificate
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless the student contacts Records and Registration and indicates he/she does not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.
Career Information
Career CoachOutcomes and Curriculum
Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Geospatial Technology, a graduate will be able to:
- Acquire geospatial information from a variety of sources
- Use, combine, and manage geospatial data for a given purpose
- Interpret and analyze geospatial information
- Use geographic information system software for storage, manipulation, and analysis of geospatial data
Academic Preparation
Students should possess mathematical, analytical, and spatial reasoning skills and should be comfortable using technology. Students who have not completed a full sequence of high school mathematics will need to complete a series of college preparatory math classes.
Transfer Information
Students enrolled in applied associate degree programs are preparing for employment upon graduation from the program. However, at some point many of these students are also interested in completing a bachelor's degree. A number of colleges or universities have designed bachelor's completion programs designed for students completing applied degrees. See the Transfer section of the catalog for more information.
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Adam John Parrillo, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, School of Business and Applied Technologies