The Education and Training (E/T) Program of the Columbia Regional Geospatial Service Center System (CRGSC) is tasked to develop and distribute quality, integrated spatial information training about the use of geospatial data, tools, maps and images to regional public entities, local government groups, scientists, students and interested citizens. The target audience consists of regional professionals involved with emergency response, natural resource managers and economic development groups at all levels. An equally important target group is students and professionals seeking careers in geospatial sciences.
More specifically, programs offered by the Columbia Center provide relevant geospatial training specially designed for first responders (including emergency managers), Homeland Security directors, National Guard units, fire and police personnel, designated logistics individuals and local government employees' assigned specialized duties during emergencies. In addition, training modules are offered to local, regional and state government employees that will focus on how geospatial activities can be used in daily routines. This training includes ways to develop, manage and disseminate geospatial databases so critical infrastructure is maintained at an acceptable level of accuracy to carry out regular service delivery as well as provide vital data to support emergencies.
Some of the training courses offered by the Columbia Center are:
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Introduction to GPS Applications - Level 1
Introduction to GPS Applications - Level 2
Intorduction to GPS data Collection with ArcPad
Economic Risk Analysis for GIS Users
Geocoding with ArcGIS 9.2
Introduction to Metadata
The United States National Grid: Theory and Use
Introduction to ArcGIS I (ESRI Certified)
Introduction to ArcGIS II (ESRI Certified)
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To learn more about Columbia Center training classes, please contact the
Training and Education Department.
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HERE!Stephen F. Austin State University offers several programs for degree seeking individuals. Students can pursue degrees that lead to minors in GIS, B.S. degrees with concentration in geospatial sciences, as well as two Masters degree programs. Internships are an integral part of both undergraduate and graduate programs. Also, graduate assistantships for teaching and research are awarded on a competitive basis.
For more information concerning academic programs, please visit SFASU, The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture or contact the Columbia Center Education and Training Dept..
Stephen F. Austin is developing curricula for several geospaital technology Certification programs. Watch these pages for announcements as these programs come on-line.