AAS-CGIS - Coastal Studies and GIS Technology, Associate of Applied Science
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The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Coastal Studies and GIS Technology prepares students for careers supporting Louisiana’s coastal restoration, natural resource management, and geospatial technology industries. Students develop technical skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, coastal science, environmental monitoring, regulatory processes, field data collection, mapping, and restoration practices in addition to completing general education coursework. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions such as GIS Technician, Restoration Technician, Field Technician, Surveying Technician, with parish and state agencies, engineering and environmental consulting firms, restoration contractors, utilities, and nonprofit environmental organizations. Students earn the Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation and Management Certification as part of the curriculum. This four-semester degree is the culminating credential in the program’s stackable pathway, building upon the GIS Technology CTS, Coastal Restoration CTS, GIS and Facilities Planning CTS, and Coastal Studies and GIS Technology Technical Diploma.