Geographic Information Systems
Certificate Geosciences · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The GIS certificate program allows geography and other majors to transfer into four-year geography programs having completed a documented specialization in GIS that includes marketable job skills that can be used concurrently with the pursuit of advanced degrees. The GIS certificate program will benefit persons with previous training in a variety of fields by allowing them to gain new skills that can be applied in their place of employment. Students who successfully complete the certificate requirements may apply for entry-level positions in geographic information systems, mapping and spatial data support, geospatial analysis support, and GIS technician work in public agencies, private industry, and related fields.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information Systems Cert: Complete all of the following | 15 | |
| GEOG 205 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science (GIS) | 3 |
| GEOG 220 | Data Acquisition and Management in Geographic Information Science (GIS) | 3 |
| GEOG 221 | Spatial Analysis in Geographic Information Science (GIS) | 3 |
| GEOG 222 | Cartography for Geographic Information Science (GIS) | 3 |
| GEOG 298C | Special Studies in Geographic Information Science (GIS) | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Geographic Information Systems Cert
Term 1 (3 units)
- GEOG205 - Introduction to Geographic Information Science (GIS) (3)
Term 2 (6 units)
- GEOG220 - Data Acquisition and Management in Geographic Information Science (GIS) (3)
- GEOG221 - Spatial Analysis in Geographic Information Science (GIS) (3)
Term 3 (6 units)
- GEOG222 - Cartography for Geographic Information Science (GIS) (3)
- GEOG298C - Special Studies in Geographic Information Science (GIS) (3)