Associate of Applied Science
Designed to prepare students to enter the geospatial industry at an entry level position with a solid basic understanding of principles and practical aspects of geospatial technology. These technologies are taught as they relate to a wide range of fields, including Natural Resources, Renewable Energy, Land Management, Business, and Public Health, enabling students to find employment in a variety of fields. The GIT program also prepares those students who want to pursue further education in GIT or related fields at a four-year university.
GIT graduates are well prepared to transfer their Associate of Applied Science degrees to four-year universities and complete their Bachelor of Science degrees. SIPI has transfer programs in place that help students complete the transition to their four-year school. Career opportunities for students in geospatial fields are excellent. Most graduates are employed by federal land management agencies, local tribes, or local industry.
Students can complete the course of study within five (5) trimesters. Students will utilize the Geospatial Information Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program of study (below) to guide their journey and will work with their advisor towards completion.
- Obtain employment in the GIT field or in one of the many related fields supported by GIT including natural resources, engineering, business, renewable energy, and others that support tribes & their interests.
- Successfully transfer to a four-year institution in Geospatial Sciences or other fields that GIT is used to support.
- Acquire professional development skills needed to enhance expertise in one of the many disciplines using GIT.
- Apply research methods to GIT projects.
- Apply the principles of the scientific method to GIT projects.
- Discuss Photogrammetry and Remote Sending concepts & principles.
- Use GIS & GPS software, hardware, and understand their application.
- Discuss practical application of real world GIS/GPS/Remote Sensing projects.
- Use the principles of mapping & cartography and apply those to map design, production, and interpretation.
- Describe the importance of GIT in various environments through projects, posters, and presentations.
- Discuss the history & development of geographic information systems, global positioning systems, and remote sensing technology which comprise GIT.
- Conduct geospatial analysis for various projects in several disciplines including natural resources, environmental sciences, business, renewable energy, and governmental management issues.
