This Geographic Information Systems degree option prepares graduates to work outside collecting data using electronic equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) or ArcPad, laser range-finders, and data-loggers. Students will also work inside at a computer, downloading the data collected into databases to produce Geographic Information systems (GIS) computer-generated maps for public and private entities. Requirements for field experience with this degree are consistent with the Natural Resources BAS agreement.
Many Natural Resources course are only offered one time each year. Correct course sequencing important!
Program Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
Demonstrate the knowledge of ecosystem management techniques to develop forest management objectives related to fire ecology and restoration, riparian and wildlife management including harvest and silvicultural prescriptions.
Demonstrate knowledge of biological, abiotic and cultural ecosystems as they apply to natural resource management in today’s society.
Utilize the latest technology in forest navigation, mapping, planning and implementation of forest management practices.
Demonstrate skills to accurately collect, analyze and present a variety of natural resources data collected using the latest field techniques for useful outputs.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communications to disseminate information effectively to a variety of audiences.
Complete spatial analysis using various techniques and operations.
Integrate data collection with spatial analysis to create mapping products.
Understand geographic and cartographic principles and apply them to geospatial technology.
Janeiro 2026
Kent Campus
Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, Suite 112,
Kent,
Washington,
98032, West, United States
Abril 2025
Kent Campus
Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, Suite 112,
Kent,
Washington,
98032, West, United States
Admission to the college is open to anyone who has completed High School and 9th grade transcript
English Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL iBT 61 or higher on the international TOEFL or the iBT Special Home Edition while TOEFL testing centers are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic
IELTS 5.5 no band lower than 5.0
Official ACT score of 14 in ELA (English Language Arts) with completed writing section
Official SAT Score of not lower than English Language Arts 410 and Math 430
Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) O level with C in English as First Language, or B in English as Second Language
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) of no lower than 46
STEP/EIKEN score of Grade Pre-1 or better
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) English as First Language score of C or higher; or English as Second Language score of B
Duolingo score of no lower than 95
English Language Level Test, ELLT overall score of 4 (B2) with no band lower than 3 (B1+).
Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.