Where to Go From Here

At the end of this course, you'll be able to take a small GIS project from start to finish. The proof is in the report that you have created. From there there are a number of directions you can go.

Take additional classes

GSP 270 has given you a solid foundation in GIS and using ArcGIS, specifically. Visiting the HSU Geospatial Curriclum Web Site will show you that you can move on to more advanced GIS classes, take Remote Sensing and Cartograpy classes, and take classes on spatial programming and mobile mapping. All of these will increase your knowledge and skills in geospatial disciplines. They will also add to your resume.

There are also other online classes available from a wide variety of universities including Penn State and Oregon State University and you can probably transfer you HSU class credit to their programs.

Pursue A Degree or Certificate

If you are not already in a geospatial program, you can sign up for a bachlor's degree, minor, or geospatial ceritficate from HSU. You can even go on to a graduate program. Feel free to talk to your instructor about how to pursue one of these programs.

Get Paid to do GIS!

Being able to work with professional GIS, like ArcMap, is a valuable skill and a huge variety of organizations are now using GIS and will need professional GIS personnel to help them out. You may need to do an unpaid intership to gain experience and make contacts but then you should be bale to transition into a paid position and the pay should increase over time as your skills develop.

Remenber that each GIS project you complete can become part of your resume/CV and can be added to your web portfolio.