Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Program
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 at (608) 785-6506; olson.jani@uwlax.edu
For credit information or to register:
Contact Karen Hansen at (608) 785-6513; hansen.kare@uwlax.edu
International Death, Grief and Bereavement Conference
Sudden and Traumatic Death
June 1-4, 2008
La Crosse, Wis., U.S.A.
Gifted & Talented Parent Evening
Eighth Annual Gifted & Talented Program: Differentiating Curriculum Parent and Educator Workshops with Roger Taylor
Register Online NOW!
For teachers, GT coordinators, school administrators and parents, learn research based best practices that combine an interdisciplinary approach with multiple intelligence's theory for effective differentiated instruction across grade levels.
WI Teacher Standards 1, 3, 4, and 7.
Parent Evening: November 18, 2008; 6:30-8 p.m.
Educator Workshop: November 19, 2008;
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Great Hall, Cleary Alumni and Friends Center, UW La Crosse
.5 CEUs
$85 Educator Registration Fee ($80 for 3 or more registering from same district)
$9 Parents Registration Fee
For more Information:
Karen Langaard, Non-Credit Program Coordinator
608.785.6508; langaard.kare@uwlax.edu
Midwest Autism Conference
Putting the Pieces Together
October 19-21, 2008
Hosted by:
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Continuing Education
and Chileda
Join us for the most comprehensive conference covering strategies that support individuals on the Autism Spectrum in school, home and community environments. More...
Midwest Instruction & Computing Symposium (MICS) 2008
Register Online NOW!
April 11-12, 2008
UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.
Hosted By UW-La Crosse Department of Computer Science
about MICS:
The Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium (MICS) is a regional conference dedicated to providing higher education participants an educational experience focused on the integration of computer-based technology in the teaching and learning processes of all disciplines and the incorporation of the study of this technology in the curriculum.
The Symposium was established in 1967, making it one of the nation’s oldest conferences focusing on computer related issues at smaller institutions of higher education. MICS was formerly known as the Small College Computing Symposium. More...
North Central College Health Association (NCCHA)
October 15-17, 2008
Radisson Hotel
La Crosse, Wis.
NCCHA CONFERENCE GOALS
To examine skills and best practices for:
- Establishing life-long health habits for our students.
- Incorporating wellness concepts into our clinical interventions.
- Creating alliances with other campus departments in support of wellness.
- Solid cost-benefit analysis-doing more with less.
Wisconsin School Psychologists Association Convention (WSPA)
Graduate Credit Available!
Sponsored by: Wisconsin School Psychologists Association
2009 Dates to be determined.
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