GIS Certificate

WHAT IS GIS?

Geographical Information System (GIS) is a software system that allows for the spatial analyses of data to be presented in the form of a map. GIS is a universal tool that is used in the physical sciences, social sciences, marketing, business and real estate. Here are some specific examples of GIS applications:
 

  • Examining river erosion through time using aerial and satellite image analysis.   
  • Analyzing changes in sea surface temperatures to predict changes in hurricane magnitude and frequency using data from government agencies such as NOAA.
  • Create maps using economic and demographic data that display suggested locations for the suitability of a new business location.  
  • Creating maps of cities and associated urban sprawl.   
  • Creating maps that show which habitat a specific animal species is thriving in.

Get Started! - Fill out this GIS CCL Interest Form!

GIS and Geospatial Technology - Phoenix College

About the Certificate Program

The certificate program will be all in-person with a cohort-style structure and with an admittance process. Students interested in the program must complete the interest form to be considered.

Students will be required to take all classes listed for this certificate program at Phoenix College:

  1. GIS205, 
  2. GIS211, 
  3. GIS222, 
  4. GIS223, and 
  5. GPH298AC. 

Students will receive hands-on training and learning consistency as they progress through the whole program. 

The program is designed with focusing on one class at a time as we advance in GIS concepts throughout the year. GIS 205 will be the focus for the first 8 weeks of the program, and then we move on to GIS 211 for the second part of the Fall semester (See schedule below). 

GIS CCL Program at Phoenix College (Duration: Two-Semesters)

Fall Semester Courses

  • GIS205: Geographic Information Technologies (3 credits)
  • GIS211: Geographic Information Science I (4 credits)

Spring Semester Courses

  • GIS222: Geographic Information Science II (3 credits)
  • GIS223: Introduction to Digital Image Processing (3 credits)   
  • GPH298AC: Special Projects (3 credits)

Software Programs we will be learning and using: ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth, Google Maps and Microsoft Suite Programs.
 

Get Started! - Fill out this GIS CCL Interest Form!