Degree Programs

Geographic Information Systems AS

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• 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 to use commercially available GIS software and to seek entry-level positions in GIS-related industries.
• Be able to transfer to a four-year B.S. program at participating colleges.

Career Opportunities

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

Transfer Information

Cayuga has articulation agreements in GIS with SUNY College at Cortland and 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 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.