About Geographic Information System (GIS)
The Certificate in GIS is intended to offer additional expertise for Navajo environmental service and biology professionals and students who seek to add an understanding and functional knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) to their skill set the program will prepare graduates with technical experience in GIS that will allow them to use GIS both in the field and in the office.
NOTE: Student will not be eligible for Title IV Financial Aid in this certificate program.
| Program Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Semester I | |
| ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| ENV 160 Introduction to Geographic Information System | 3 |
| ENV 225 Principles of Agroecology with Lab | 4 |
| ENV 230 Environmental Sampling and Monitoring | 4 |
| Semester II | |
| ENV 295 Geographic Information System with Lab | 4 |
| ENV 296 Geodatabases and Spatial Analysis | 4 |
| CSC 110 Introduction to Computer Technology | 3 |
| ENV 105 Climate Change for Tribal People | 4 |
| GLG 101 Indigenous Physical Geology | 4 |
| Program Credits | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. The information provided describes the graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information regarding gainful employment for the latest completed academic year as of July 1st.
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title |
|---|
| 45.0702 Geographic Information Science and Cartography |
| Program Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code Code Title |
|---|
| 11.9199 Managers, All Other 17.1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 25.1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary |
DEAN'S OFFICE
James Tutt
Dean of School of STEM
1 Circle Drive, Route 12
Tsaile, Arizona 86556
(928) 724-6938
jmtutt@dinecollege.edu
Nesbah Kahn
Administrative Assistant
nkahn@dinecollege.edu
Room 123A
Gorman Classroom Building (GCB)
Tsaile Campus
Mail to:
Diné College: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
1 Circle Dr.
Tsaile, AZ 86556
Phone:
(928) 724-6936
