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Diploma of Geographic Information Systems

Salt Lake Community College

  • Salt Lake City, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Salt Lake Community College campus

About the program

The GIS Certificate focuses on computerised cartography and spatial databases applied to environmental biology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Geographic Information Systems. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Geographic Information Systems Specialist
  • Geographic Information Systems Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • At least 18 credits: nine required credits starting with introduction to environmental biology and GIS fundamentals
  • Then nine credits of GIS electives applying ArcGIS
  • Remote sensing and geographic data management to conservation
  • Freshwater and invasive species ecology.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
  • passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).

Accepted academic background

Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,479 USD
Application fee$75 USD
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    138 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    199 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.