Welcome to the GIS Program!


In today's world and economy, how can you make yourself standout from the rest of the competition?  Experience in geospatial technology such as GIS just may take you to the next level.  Recently the U.S. Department of Labor stated that careers in the geospatial technology is one of the fastest in the nation.  Any field that requires "spatial thinking" uses geospatial technology.  Geospatial technology such as GIS is used in business and marketing, criminology, health care, education, urban planning and transportation, government, science, social sciences, disatser mitigation and emergency response, and much more!

The Geographic Information Science Technology (GIST) AAS degree addresses the technological areas of geography.  GIS is one of the fastest growing areas of geospatial technology.  With a brand new computer lab and the latest software in GIS and remote sensing, our AAS degree prepares students to enter the dynamic and exciting field of GIS and geospatial technology.

What is GIS? Click here to find out!  

To learn more about GIS in your field, click here 

Considering a GIS career? click here

Select the following links to learn more about in-demand jobs using GIS.
Geospatial Revolution video by Penn State University
Geospatial Technoogy Careers
In-demand Occupations Using GIS
U.S. Department of Labor

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Image of a satellite approaching the International Space Station courtesy of NASA.