GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS A.S.

The GIS associate in science degree program prepares students to continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems or related majors such as geographic information technology, resources management, geography, urban planning, and environmental science. Although it is a transfer program, students acquire skills that qualify them to pursue career opportunities after completing the degree.

For more information about this program contact:

Abu Badruddin
315-294-8610
badruddin@cayuga-cc.edu

The following website has additional details on our GIS program:
https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/gis/

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Have a basic understanding of concepts, components, structures, and functionalities of GISs
• Use common GIS techniques to collect, analyze, process, and present spatial or geographic data.
• Be able to use Global Positioning System, remotely sensed data, and other online GIS data sources for spatial analysis and mapping
• Have the knowledge and skills necessary for using commercially available GIS software and seeking entry-level positions in GIS-related industries.
• Be able to transfer to a four-year B.S. program at participating colleges.

CAREER POSSIBILITIES

Upon completing the AS program, graduates will have the skills required to pursue career opportunities at companies using GIS, GPS, and remote sensing technologies and qualify to transfer directly to a four-year program at a participating university for a bachelor’s degree.

TRANSFER INFORMATION

Cayuga has an articulation agreement in GIS with SUNY College at Cortland and an articulation agreement with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse for transfer into either Environmental Science or Natural Resources Management. For these and other transfer institutions, students should contact their advisor and the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement and Academic Advisement for more information. Early consultation to plan the most appropriate course sequence will optimize transferability.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

General Education requirements must be met before the AS degree will be granted. The courses listed on this page represent the minimum requirements for the AS degree in Geographic Information Systems.