Register Online for Internship/Project (Non-Credit Option)-Spring 2008

New Cohort Beginning Fall 2008

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are making a difference in governments, business, health, education, science, research, homeland security and many more applications. GIS users are extracting more value from their information technology investments. They are revealing trends, patterns and answers to questions not easily apparent with other data presentations.

The GIS certificate program is designed for individuals in the workforce who are interested in using GIS in their current positions or for career enhancement. GIS provides a means of linking databases to maps, creating visual representations of statistical data, and analyzing how location influences features and events.

This program provides:

• Hands-on-education with state-of-the-art technology and software
• A broad background necessary for career advancement
• Practical approaches to GIS implementation and project management

The reach of GIS expands into all disciplines and has been used for such varied problems as determining optimal real estate locations for new businesses to prioritizing sensitive species habitat. Users of GIS range from highly qualified technical specialists to planners, environmental scientists, high school teachers and marketing analysts who use GIS to help them with their everyday work.

UW-La Crosse's GIS Certificate Program provides students with broad exposure to principles and applications of GIS. The program's overall structure is designed to teach individuals who have little or no knowledge of the field.

The GIS Certificate Program requires completion of two courses and a project or internship. Optional undergraduate credit is offered in conjunction with the certificate. Credit course participants complete additional assignments.

Applications of GIS I
Sept. 3-Dec. 10, 2008; Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.

UW-La Crosse Applications of GIS II
Jan. 26-May 8, 2009; Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

Internship/Project
Times agreed upon between student and instructor

For noncredit information or to register, contact Jan Olson 608.785.6506 or olson.jani@uwlax.edu

For credit information or to register, contact Karen Hansen 608.785.6513 or hansen.kare@uwlax.edu