Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GIS - Public Safety Letter of Recognition
Designed to offer a series of courses which will serve as the foundation for
preparing students to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related
technologies consistent with entry-level employment in public safety. Students
will learn foundational GIS principles, how they are used in a variety of public
safety careers, and the core skills for utilizing those principles themselves.
TO COMPLETE “FEMA XXX” COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students should successfully complete and pass the exam for the FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses specified in italics. Upon doing so, they should then visit EMStudy.com to verify and convert that progress into the appropriate FEMA credit.
NOTE: The FEMA Independent Study requirements are online, self-paced coursework, and may be completed at any time in a student’s pathway – they are listed in the order shown below simply for clarity and organization.
*To view curriculum requirements for all previous catalog years and pathways for previous catalog years from 2021-2022 forward, please see previous catalog versions. If there are Pathways for years prior to 2021-2022, they will be listed by clicking the Archived Pathway button.
Frederick County Public School students are eligible to receive free tuition and fees through
Dual Enrollment at FCC for some courses taken during Fall or Spring semesters. FCPS students participating in dual enrollment may obtain required textbooks and materials at the FCC bookstore at no cost to the student. Students should speak with their high school counselor first if they plan to enroll in FCC courses or programs.
To find more information about how credits may transfer from Frederick Community College to a state four-year institution visit
ARTSYS or consult a College advisor.
Cartographers
$76,210.00/yr • +6%*
Mapping Technician
$48,940.00/yr • +6%*