Comments on: Distance Learning – GIS Certificate and Degree Programs http://gislounge.com/distance-learning/ Geographic Information Systems, Maps, GPS, and GIS Jobs Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:13:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gideon Dalrymplehttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-8397 Gideon Dalrymple Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:24:47 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-8397 Hi, SamAmerican Sentinel University is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) . Doesn't that make them regionally accredited?Gideon. Hi, Sam

American Sentinel University is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) . Doesn’t that make them regionally accredited?

Gideon.

]]> By: mehttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-1132 me Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:31:41 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-1132 University of west Florida has undergraduate degree University of west Florida has undergraduate degree

]]> By: McCartney Thttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-521 McCartney T Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:13:48 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-521 update of comment above, the url changed ------------------------------- For those who want to quickly learn GIS but not for a degree, you can look up the Institute for Mapping Technology (IMT).I work for IMT and we do short online GIS courses on GIS 101, GIS 201. The courses are designed for laymen who need to learn about GIS for their occupation, but aren’t mapping professionals. Also, they offer credit hours for continuing education in several industries. Surveyors, engineers, geologists and others.The Institute for Mapping Technology issues certificates of completion.To see the online GIS courses: http://learninggis.com/our-classes/online-gis-classes-101/online-gis-classes update of comment above, the url changed
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For those who want to quickly learn GIS but not for a degree, you can look up the Institute for Mapping Technology (IMT).

I work for IMT and we do short online GIS courses on GIS 101, GIS 201. The courses are designed for laymen who need to learn about GIS for their occupation, but aren’t mapping professionals. Also, they offer credit hours for continuing education in several industries. Surveyors, engineers, geologists and others.

The Institute for Mapping Technology issues certificates of completion.

To see the online GIS courses:
http://learninggis.com/our-classes/online-gis-classes-101/online-gis-classes

]]> By: Raynerhttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-520 Rayner Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:07:53 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-520 Alas, I too have been looking for a BS in GIS. The only regionally accredited school that comes close is this: http://www.fhsu.edu/bgs/geography/ Unfortunately their GIS courses are pretty slim. Would be great to learn some scripting, programming, database management, etc. I had my sights set on American Sentinel University until I too found out that they are not regionally accredited and the resulting implications. By the way, American Sentinel University has been increasing their tuition about 10% per year on average for the last 4 years. They were $250 per credit hour in 2007 and now they are up to $350 per credit hour. They even told me tuition would increase further starting January. They are accredited via DETC but like Sam James says above, it is worthless if you want to pursue a Masters in GIS via Penn State Online (for example). Absolutely worthless. Alas, I too have been looking for a BS in GIS. The only regionally accredited school that comes close is this: http://www.fhsu.edu/bgs/geography/ Unfortunately their GIS courses are pretty slim. Would be great to learn some scripting, programming, database management, etc. I had my sights set on American Sentinel University until I too found out that they are not regionally accredited and the resulting implications. By the way, American Sentinel University has been increasing their tuition about 10% per year on average for the last 4 years. They were $250 per credit hour in 2007 and now they are up to $350 per credit hour. They even told me tuition would increase further starting January. They are accredited via DETC but like Sam James says above, it is worthless if you want to pursue a Masters in GIS via Penn State Online (for example). Absolutely worthless.

]]> By: Tamsen Jenningshttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-519 Tamsen Jennings Fri, 27 May 2011 20:10:26 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-519 Just wanted to comment that I have an AS degree in Engineering Graphics. I have also been looking for a way to get a degree in GIS. I did find an AS degree in IT/GIS at American Sentinle College. Problem being I would really like to not have another AS degree. I would like to have a BS degree. If anyone finds anything let me know. I am always interested in learning. I have been working with GIS now for over 12 years. I have learned most of it from the school of work.Tamsen Just wanted to comment that I have an AS degree in Engineering Graphics. I have also been looking for a way to get a degree in GIS. I did find an AS degree in IT/GIS at American Sentinle College. Problem being I would really like to not have another AS degree. I would like to have a BS degree. If anyone finds anything let me know. I am always interested in learning. I have been working with GIS now for over 12 years. I have learned most of it from the school of work.

Tamsen

]]> By: Wayne Lhttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-518 Wayne L Mon, 16 May 2011 19:35:50 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-518 Hello Sam JamesI am also looking for a BS in GIS on-line/distance learning. I was wondering if you have found any other BS programs that would be regionally accredited? Hello Sam James

I am also looking for a BS in GIS on-line/distance learning. I was wondering if you have found any other BS programs that would be regionally accredited?

]]> By: Sam Jameshttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-517 Sam James Mon, 09 May 2011 17:02:02 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-517 Unfortunately, all I can seem to find available via distance learning are "GIS certificates" and MS programs. The only online BS program in GIS I did find was from American Sentinel University, but it is not regionally accredited - and that means it would be worthless if you wanted to use it to continue on for an online MS in GIS at Penn State or one of the other schools mentioned in this article.Does anyone know of a distance learning program for a BS in GIS that is regionally accredited? Unfortunately, all I can seem to find available via distance learning are “GIS certificates” and MS programs. The only online BS program in GIS I did find was from American Sentinel University, but it is not regionally accredited – and that means it would be worthless if you wanted to use it to continue on for an online MS in GIS at Penn State or one of the other schools mentioned in this article.

Does anyone know of a distance learning program for a BS in GIS that is regionally accredited?

]]> By: McCartney Thttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-516 McCartney T Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:25:20 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-516 For those who want to quickly learn GIS but not for a degree, you can look up the Institute for Mapping Technology (IMT).I work for IMT and we do short online GIS courses on GIS 101, GIS 201. The courses are designed for laymen who need to learn about GIS for their occupation, but aren't mapping professionals. Also, they offer credit hours for continuing education in several industries. Surveyors, engineers, geologists and others.The Institute for Mapping Technology issues certificates of completion.To see the online GIS courses: http://learninggis.com/our-classes/about-basic-mapping-gis-101/online-gis-classes For those who want to quickly learn GIS but not for a degree, you can look up the Institute for Mapping Technology (IMT).

I work for IMT and we do short online GIS courses on GIS 101, GIS 201. The courses are designed for laymen who need to learn about GIS for their occupation, but aren’t mapping professionals. Also, they offer credit hours for continuing education in several industries. Surveyors, engineers, geologists and others.

The Institute for Mapping Technology issues certificates of completion.

To see the online GIS courses:
http://learninggis.com/our-classes/about-basic-mapping-gis-101/online-gis-classes

]]> By: JDhttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-515 JD Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:41:10 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-515 Also an online certificate program for GIS (both undergrad & graduate) at the University of West Florida. Also an online certificate program for GIS (both undergrad & graduate) at the University of West Florida.

]]> By: Gerardhttp://gislounge.com/distance-learning/#comment-514 Gerard Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:17:23 +0000 http://gislounge.com/link-library/distance-learning/#comment-514 Anyone know of distance learning GIS courses available in New Zealand? Anyone know of distance learning GIS courses available in New Zealand?

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