Geographic Information System (GIS)

Skills Certificate Geography · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Designed for students to gain a solid foundation in GIS theory and related technologies, such as GPS and remote sensing. Sequence of courses build upon each other to provide hands-on technical skills demanded of the professional workforce, culminating with a professional map portfolio and repertoire of spatial analysis skills. Opportunities for interns and entry-level positions are abundant, provided students learn industry-standard software, GPS skills, database management and mapping design. Students must choose from additional courses, such as computer-aided design (CAD), database management, computer programming, surveying, spatial analysis and are encouraged to participate in an internship. A skills certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
GEOG 0086Global Positioning System (GPS) for GIS1
GEOG 0090Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)4
GEOG 0093Advanced GIS4
Select 6 units from the following:6
ADVM 0001Technical Drafting I
CSCI 0012Programming Concepts and Methodology I
CSCI 0052Introduction to SQL
ENGR 0151Engineering Graphics
GEOG 0085Application of Geospatial Technologies
GEOG 0091ABeginning Geospatial Design
GEOG 0091BIntermediate Geospatial Design
GEOG 0094Geospatial Analysis
GEOG 0095Internship in Geography (up to 3 units)
IT 0055Database Management
IT 0075Python for Many Uses
Total Units15

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