Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Job Certificate Program Detail Page
Job Certificate Programs
How do I register?
To register for classes, first visit http://success.losrios.edu/ to learn more about the California Community Colleges application, financial aid, orientation, and other resources. For more information, please contact the American River College Admissions Office at (916) 484-8261.
Where is this Job Certificate Program?
American River College
4700 College Oak DrSacramento, CA 95841
Organization
Los Rios Community College District
Description
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are collections of computers, software applications, and personnel used to capture, store, transform, manage, analyze, and display spatial information. The technology has a wide variety of applications in planning and management by government agencies, business, and industry. The associate degree provides a solid technical background in GIS concepts and applications including database design, Global Positioning System (GPS), cartography, programming, spatial analysis, among many interdisciplinary applications of the technology. Work experience in the GIS field is part of the program which provides students with real world applications valuable for entry-level employment opportunities.
Refer to the Class Schedule for each school term to obtain information about specific dates and times for courses and other satellite locations where courses may be offered. Class Schedules for each of the four colleges can be found at: http://www.losrios.edu...