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.
* Students with little or no computer background should enroll in ITS 0800 before taking other computer courses. Students without adequate keyboarding skills should enroll in ITS 0810 before taking a computer class.
** GST electives must total a minimum of 3 semester hours and may come from any GST, CSD, or ATI course not already prescribed or CAD 1102 or any physics course at the PHY 1100 level or higher. BIO 1420 - Global Biology and GEO 1100 - World Human Geography are recommended electives.
*** This is a suggested Humanities/Social Social Science elective.
**** This is a suggested Natural/Physical Science elective.
The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students, and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study. Students should consult their academic advisor for help in planning their schedules.
A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.
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.
