Program Overview

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems & Global Positioning Systems

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) program at Diablo Valley College offers students the opportunity to learn how to build, analyze, and apply these technologies in real-world careers. This comprehensive program provides hands-on training across the full spectrum of geospatial tools, including GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, and Drone technology.

Program Overview

The GIS/GPS program is designed to get students ready for work with practical, real-world applications. The curriculum is built to reflect the various industries that use GIS and GPS, including military operations, urban planning, environmental conservation, and tech innovation. Students gain skills that can lead directly to employment, often without needing a four-year degree.

Program Features

• Hands-on training with industry-standard tools
• Practical, real-world applications
• Small program with a strong student community
• Highly educated and experienced instructors
• Access to cutting-edge technology, including software and hardware used by professionals in the field

Career Opportunities

The GIS/GPS program prepares students for careers in various fields, including:

• Military operations
• Urban planning
• Environmental conservation
• Tech innovation
• Private, government, or non-profit settings

Faculty

The program is led by highly educated and experienced instructors, including:

Binita Sinha

Program Lead, Geography & Geographic Info Systems

Patricia Allred

Geography

Geography Program

The Geography program at Diablo Valley College is an interdisciplinary study style program that prepares students to work in private, government, or non-profit settings. This growing field offers a wide range of career opportunities.

News and Stories

The program has been featured in various news stories, including:

• First-Gen, Fearless, Focused: Edrees's Story at DVC
• DVC Secures Commanding Victory at NCFA Spring Championship
• Beyond the Chair: DVC's Rachel Watt's Journey from DVC to Mobile Dental Hygienist