2004 EdUC Proceedings Abstract

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Developing Certificate and AS Degree Program at Community College Level
Track: Designing Curriculum & Degree Programs
Author(s): Binita Sinha

Due to the labor-market demand GIS is emerging as an important discipline for workforce development. Several community colleges have recognized GIS as a curriculum for vocational-technical education. This paper explains the processes involved in developing a Certificate and AS degree program in GIS and GPS at the community college level. With reference to the Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Achievement and AS degree programs in GIS-GPS at Diablo Valley College this paper addresses the issues of curriculum design, enrollment, internship, and articulation.

Binita Sinha
Diablo Valley College
Earth Science
321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill , CA 92345
US
Phone: 925-685-1230
E-mail: bsinha@dvc.edu