Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate
Cartographers and geographic information systems (GIS) specialists develop, construct, and use maps and other imagery to solve problems relating to the earth, its resources, and its development. These skills are used by professionals employed in federal mapping and related agencies in the Washington metropolitan region.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Use various mapping software packages.
- Apply their enhanced cartographic skills.
- Use maps as tools.
- Conduct research and be familiar with the various research resources available, i.e., county, city, and federal government; the private sector; and online data.
- 透过参观不同的绘图设施，认识到不同的工作机会。
- Integrate other software as appropriate into their mapping projects, e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other graphics packages.
- Use various techniques that improve their cartographic, GIS, and spatial analytic skills.
- Create portfolios and PowerPoint presentations and give presentations that strengthen their communication, interpersonal, and articulation skills.
- Present and explain their work at map design competitions and at poster presentations at conferences.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Careers
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Career possibilities include cartographer, geospatial analyst, GIS specialist, GIS technician, and Census data jobs.
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