— Completion the thesis completion course GIS 492.
This course outlines the pathways to completing
the thesis requirements, reporting requirements,
and faculty review schedules. Enrollment in GIS
492 is accepted in an ongoing basis.

Applicants that have pre-requisite credentials with greater

than 60 credits may apply for advanced credit to satisfy
the elective stream course requirements.

Admission Requirements

ACADEMIC
— The minimum requirement for entry is completion

of a recognized college diploma/associate degree
or applied/academic degree from an accredited
post secondary institution in a related discipline.
Such related disciplines include environmental
studies, geology, surveying, geography, forestry,
business, law enforcement, municipal planning,
wildlife biology, emergency services, health care,
surveying, recreation, or another field deemed
acceptable by the School Chair. Minimum entry is
also possible with equivalent education or work
experience such as a background doing research
or using the software programs described in 2
below.

Demonstrated competency in computer hardware
and software technology, including database
management, spreadsheet use, word processing,
computer graphics and presentations is required.
In addition, some proficiency with GIS software
applications is recommended. Demonstrated
competency includes evidence of successful
completion of course work at the 100 or 200 level.
Applicants without GIS software experience may
be required to complete a basic introductory
course prior to program admission.

Students may be required to complete the
Computer Placement Test for assessment of their
English and Math skills prior to entry into the
program if they have not previously done so at
Selkirk College. This will be the case unless they
meet the stated exemptions outlined in Selkirk
College Policy B3003.0: Pre-Admission Basic
Skills Assessment. International students will be
expected to provide a TOEFL exam score of 550 or
above unless they have equivalent documentation
of English proficiency. (A'"B" or above in English 12
or an LPI score of 4 or above would be examples
of such equivalency.)

Applicants may be required to complete modules
in mathematics, writing and computer technology
skills if knowledge gaps in one or more of these
areas are identified by the School Chair.

selkirk.ca/programs

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS — BACHELOR DEGREE

selkirk.ca/gis
Year 2
SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
ELECTIVE 018 GIS-UAS Elective On Campus 3
ELECTIVE 018 GIS-UAS Elective On Campus 3
ELECTIVE 018 GIS-UAS Elective On Campus 3
GIS 427 Project Management On Campus 3
GIS 492 BGIS Thesis On Campus 6
Total 18
SEMESTER 5
Course Name Credit
ELECTIVE 018 GIS-UAS Elective On Campus 3
ELECTIVE 018 GIS-UAS Elective On Campus 3
GIS 435 Statistics and Spatial Data Management On Campus 3
GIS 437 Emerging Trends in GIS On Campus 3
GIS 492 BGIS Thesis On Campus 6
Total 18
GENERAL

Academic or Professional Reference. All
applicants must submit two references on the
form provided.

GIS Reference Form
Letter of Intent.

All applicants must complete a brief essay of 500
words or less that states their background and
personal interest in the Advanced Diploma in GIS.
Applicants should highlight experience in GIS and
computer skills in their essay.

Specific Requirements for Students Without A
Formal Credential from an Accredited Post-
Secondary Institution

An applicant with reasonable potential for success
on the basis of work experience or other criteria
may be admitted, notwithstanding some deficiency
in prior formal education.

Applicants with no accredited post-secondary
credential may require academic upgrading. They
are urged to apply for the program at least one
year in advance.

Application Information

— Please make sure you meet all admission
requirements, including the general admission
requirements for the college and the specific
admission requirements for your chosen program
(these are listed in each program area).

— International Students (students who are
applying to Selkirk College from locations outside
of Canada) should follow the application steps
required by Selkirk International.

Co-op Education

GIS students have the opportunity to enroll

in Co-op Education. This program consists of
four-month work terms that allow students to
access unique experiential learning. Co-op work
terms are administrated as regular course work
with both cost and reporting requirements. Benefits
include maintenance of full-time student status

as well as access to employment and experience
unavailable outside of the Co-op Program.

Co-op Education is a process of education that
formally integrates student's academic study with
periods of related work experience in cooperating
employer organizations. Selkirk College's Co-op
Education Programs are designed within guidelines

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