GIS Associate Degree

Number of Units Required for Degree:  24-25 units

The GIS degree option provides the student with dynamic educational opportunities that evolve with industry trends and simultaneously provides many career exposures to many subject areas including Health, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Bio and GeoSciences, public safety and design. The Geographic Information System Associate of Science Degree Program is a two-year program designed to prepare students to either enter the workforce at the technician level or transfer into a bachelor's’ degree program. To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Geographic Information Systems, it is necessary to complete (1) the academic course (be sure to include Physical Geography and Cultural Geography) requirements of the College along with (2) the following required core course units and the courses from one of the specialization areas to equal a minimum of 24-25 units. 

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The goal is to prepare students for employment in various fields including civil engineering, transportation, business, sciences, public safety, public health and social sciences as a GIS technician and if continuing (or currently have) BA with the potential for more advancement to an analyst position within their respective fields.

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What if you have completed all courses (or by the end of the semester)

Upon completion of required Certificate of Achievement courses, students must file an application in order to receive the certificate. Deadlines change each semester to petition for Graduation (Degree and/or Certificate of Achievement).  For more information visit the Rio Hondo College Graduation Page. 

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GIS AS Degree Required Courses 

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Applied Geographic Information Systems, it is necessary to (1) complete the graduation requirements of the College and (2) complete the following Courses:

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• (4.0) GIS 120 Intro to Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis

• (4.0) GIS 220 GIS Applications

• (4.0) GIS 221 Cartography Design and Geographic Information Systems

• (4.0) GIS 280 Geospatial Programming and Web Services

• (1.0) GIS 290 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship for GIS

 

Total Units 21 and then select 2 courses from within one of the capstone areas below

 

Civil Engineering Technician specialization track

• (4.0) ENGT150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications or ENGT 170 Microstation for Basic CADD Applications

• (4.0) CIV 142 Introduction to Surveying and GPS

• (4.0) GIS 130 Field Data Applications for GIS

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Environmental technician specialization track

• (3.0) GIS 230 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  in Environmental Technology

• (4.0) GIS 130 Field Data Applications for GIS
   

Data Analyst specialization track

• (4.0) GIS 281     Crime Mapping and Analysis

• (4.0) PSY 190     Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 

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Note: courses are not listed in any order or sequence, consult the College Catalog or Course Schedule for any prerequisite requirements.