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General Contact
- School Code: 312910
- Phone: (906) 248-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
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$5,144Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Cartography and GIS Degree
Cartography and Geographic Information Science (GIS) is a field of study focused on the manipulation of data structures and computational techniques to accurately capture, process, and analyze geographic information. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer cartography and gis degrees.
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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (BMCC)
12214 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, located in Cloquet, Minnesota, is a public two year institution founded in 1987. The school is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, and was founded through a Tribal-State partnership that also includes the school in the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. The school was created in order to meet the educational needs of American Indians in the region and is the only tribal community college in the state
Academics
FDLTCC offers a small number of degree and large number of certificate programs that allow for academic transfer or career training opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to pursue education at lower cost by completing the freshman and sophomore years at FDLTCC followed by applying to four year institutions to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.
Career training programs confer certificates or associate degrees, take between one and two years to complete, and provide an education and training in a high demand industry or field for the purposes of long term employment.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, may do so through he school's open enrollment policy that requires students to be at least eighteen or have a high school diploma, and to provide a completed application, pay fees, and to submit transcripts and test scores if available.
If standardized test scores are unavailable, students will be asked to take a placement exam. Participation in orientation is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor prior to the first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Cartography and GIS Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 1 |
| Associate's Degree | 2 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Cartography and GIS program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Description
Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, cartographers and photogrammetrists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 29.3% from 2014 to 2024
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants BMCC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College may offer services like:
- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Football