Social Sciences: Geospatial Specialization, A.S.

CIP Code: 45.0101

NOVA Code: 8825

Offered through LO

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students to transfer into baccalaureate programs in the geospatial or social sciences at a four-year institution. Students will learn theory about geospatial systems and how they are used.

Transfer Information: Since four-year colleges can vary their course and GPA requirements, please consult a counselor or academic advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection.

Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English; 3 units of mathematics (Algebra I-II and geometry); 1 unit of laboratory science; and 1 unit of social studies.

Two Years

1st Semester

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
GIS 101 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.) ¹
___ ___ - Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4 CR.) ²
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 14 credits

2nd Semester

ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR.)
GIS 200 - Geographical Information Systems I (4 CR.)
ITE 115 - Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR.) OR
ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 CR.)
MTH 245 - Statistics I (3 CR.) ¹ORHigher
___ ___ - Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4 CR.) ²

Total 17 credits

3rd Semester

CST 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 CR.) ⁴
GEO 200 - Introduction to Physical Geography (3 CR.)
GIS 201 - Geographical Information Systems II (4 CR.)
HIS ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ⁵
___ ___ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ³

Total 16 credits

4th Semester

ENG 2__ - Literature Elective (3 CR.) ⁶
GIS 203 - Cartography For GIS (3 CR.) OR
GIS 205 - Geographical Information Systems: 3-Dimensional Analysis (4 CR.)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 CR.) OR
SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology (3 CR.)
___ ___ - Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives (6 CR.) ⁷

Total 15-16 credits

Total credits for the A.S. Degree in Social Sciences with a Specialization in Geospatial: 62-63 credits

¹Many universities require MTH 154 or higher while others require MTH 161 or MTH 162 or higher, often including a statistics course for majors in the social sciences. It is, therefore, important that students confer with a counselor to determine the appropriate mathematics courses for their intended transfer university. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 261 and MTH 263 . Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 262 and MTH 263 .

² See physical and life science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution. Consult GIS faculty advisor for details.

3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

4 Select from the following: CST 100 , CST 126 , or CST 229 .

⁵Select any HIS course listed under social/behavioral science in General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

⁶Please consult with your advisor before selecting any 200 level literature.

⁷See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.