The Masters of Science in Geographic information Science (MSGISci) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is currently accepting applications for Fall 2018. The MSGISci is a 1-year, 30-unit MS degree program; classes are offered on weeknights and weekends to accommodate working professionals.

Please visit www.beachgis.com for more details.  Review of applications begins April 1st (please note the upcoming March 2nd FAFSA application deadline for CA applicants https://fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm#).

The SoCal URISA Chapter is hosting two free Next Gen 9-1-1 events in Orange County on February 20th and LA County on February 21st.

Topics Covered:

• Why Next Gen 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)?
• Key stakeholders: PSAP, Address, GIS
• 9-1-1 Technology, Terminology & Standards
• GIS and Next Generation 9-1-1
• Getting Your GIS Ready
• Real-World Examples and Lessons Learned

For more info on these free workshops and to register, visit their Events page.

Learn to design beautiful maps with Dr. Kenneth Field, Senior Cartographic Product Engineer at ESRI. This 6 week cousre begins April 18th. You will learn how to use world-class GIS technology to gain the experience that employers seek. The course includes hands-on exercises, video discussions, quizzes, and demos, as well as a certificate of completion.  Sign up!

The SoCal URISA Chapter is hosting two free NG-911 workshops in February, one in Newport Beach and the other in Los Angeles.  Click here for more info and to sign up.

Rio Hondo College GIS courses start the week of January 29th 2018. http://riohondo.isteaching.com/spring-semester-2018.html Apply for admission and register for classes entirely online. Available courses include Introduction to GIS (GIS 120), Cartography Design and GIS (GIS 221) located off site at the LA County Department of Public Works (900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra), also offered is GIS Applications (GIS 220) on Fridays and a second offering TTh evening, and the Environmental GIS (GIS 230) course on MW evening.

Waivers are available if you are unable to meet prerequisites due to scheduling, if you have experience using GIS or attended an introductory course elsewhere. Contact wroberts@riohondo.edu for support. For more information on the courses you can view here and you can follow steps here to register.

ESRI is offering a complementary training class for ArcGIS Pro, titled “Go Farther with ArcGIS Pro”, in El Segundo, Friday December 8.  The class is designed for experienced ArcMap users which will familiarize you with ArcGIS Pro workflows related to mapping, editing, geoprocessing, and 3D.  Click below for more info and to register.