GeoSpatial Technology: Career Associate

HACC’s Geospatial AS degree program provides foundation preparation for a student planning a career in geospatial technology, or supplemental preparation of a person already employed in a career related to geospatial technology.  Geospatial technology is an emerging growth industry requiring technicians to be skilled in data acquisition, management, interpretation, integration, analysis, representation, and graphical display.  In addition, the high-technology nature of geospatial technology demands personnel who are able to work in cross-functional teams in a rapidly evolving employment setting. The complete program is available at the Harrisburg Campus.  Some required courses are available at the Gettysburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York campuses, as well as through Virtual Learning.

Graduates with a GeoSpatial Technology degree will find employment as geographic information specialists, computer aided drafting specialists, or other disciplines related to the acquisition, use and processing of geographic and time-based data.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 104 Technical Writing  3 
COMM 101Effective Speaking  3 
Core A Elective  3 
Core B (Recommend: GEOG 201[D])  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
CAD 115 MicroStation I  1 
CAD 125 MicroStation II  1 
CAD 156 AutoCAD for Architecture  3 
CPS 115 Visual Basic Programming I (or)     3 
  CPS 121 Intro to JAVA Programming (or)  (3
  CIS 238 Visual Basic for Bus Applications  (3
GEOL 201 Environmental Geology  4 
GIS 141 Intro to Geographic Information Systems  3 
GIS 151 Cartographic Design for GIS  3 
GIS 161 Data Acquisition and Remote Sensing  4 
GIS 163 Adv Geographic Information Systems  4 
GIS 201 Professional Issues  1 
GIS 291 Cooperative Work Experience  3 

Other Required Courses   
CIS 105 Intro to Software for Business  3 
CIS 140 Intermediate Database Management  3 
MATH 103 College Algebra  3 
MATH 104 Trigonometry  3 
MGMT 201 Principles of Management  3 
MKTG 201 Principles of Marketing  3 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Use CAD software packages

Understand GIS and remote sensing theory, data acquisition, data processing, and applications

Use Geographic Information System software packages and geospatial data processing tools

Understand engineering, geological, and environmental applications of geospatial technologies

Develop analytical skills, including inductive and deductive reasoning

Write and speak effectively

Use those strengthened written and oral communication skills and interpersonal characteristics for effective business opportunities and personal growth

Understand fundamental concepts of business applications and decision-making related to geospatial technology

Provide the student with a general educational background to facilitate analysis and interpretation of technical information

Provide an educational experience that allows the student to effectively interact with others outside the geospatial technology discipline

Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations