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Fully Online
Next ArrowTOTAL CREDITS 11
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Next Arrow COST PER CREDIT $791.50
NEXT APPLICATION DATE:
December 13, 2024

About this Program


Gain foundational knowledge in gathering data and showcasing it through visual representations in this online program.

Designed For

This program is well-suited for professionals in geography, urban planning, environmental science, and related fields who seek advanced skills in spatial analysis and geographic information systems (GIS). It also appeals to individuals in industries such as transportation, natural resource management, and public health who rely on mapping technologies for data visualization and decision-making.

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Graduate Certificate in Digital Mapping

Offered by the College of Arts and Sciences

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What You’ll Learn


The online Graduate Certificate in Digital Mapping provides a curriculum rich with technical training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and online mapping. Students take a total of 11 credit-hours of graduate coursework.

The certificate emphasizes both programming and interaction design, ensuring that students emerge from the program well-equipped to make sophisticated, elegant web maps using a variety of platforms. Students that decide to continue their digital mapping education can count all credits earned as part of the graduate certificate toward the Master of Science degree.

Program Emphasis

  • Desktop GIS
  • Javascript
  • CSS
  • and HTML
  • Mapping and data visualization libraries and platforms including D3, Leaflet, Carto, Mapbox, and many others 
  • Using distributed software development practices and protocols, such as Github and Markdown

Course Examples

  • MAP 671 Introduction to New Mapping
  • MAP 672 Programming for Web Mapping
  • MAP 673 Design for Interactive Web Mapping

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How to Apply

Admissions Criteria

  • Must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the admission term, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution. See Graduate School admissions for specifics. 
  • An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work, if applicable.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. See Graduate School admissions for specifics.

Application Requirements

  • Official transcripts
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Program Contact

Michael Samers
Director of Graduate Studies

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Why UK Online

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

The only degree needed to enroll in a graduate certificate program is a bachelor's degree.

Yes, graduate certificates can be  taken by themselves. Our graduate certificate programs are designed to allow students to gain very specific skills and knowledge in a shorter amount of time than our degree programs in similar areas. Certificate programs can be useful to your career by itself, or when coupled with a degree-bearing program. This choice is completely up to the student.

Please view the Admission Criteria section, located under "How to Apply" on this page.

Tuition

Federal financial aid is not available to students who only enroll in a certificate program.

For our fully-online programs, it does not matter what state you live in. The rate is the same no matter where you live.

The tuition rate for this program is listed at the top of this page. If you still have questions, please reach out to the program representative.

Online Learning

No, all classes are asynchronous. This means that students complete the course requirements according to the syllabus and deadlines, but they have flexibility within their own schedule to complete coursework at times that work best for their schedule. We recommend students log in everyday to ensure they are staying on top of communication and assignments.

It's important to know how to approach learning in an online program. Online classes are not harder nor easier than in-person classes, but they are different due to their asynchronous modality. This means students should expect to:

Develop a routine: Login to your online class routinely (we recommend at least once daily) to receive updates and contribute meaningfully to any ongoing discussions.

Be good time managers: Determine when you have time to work on coursework throughout the week so you don't fall behind or put off assignments until the last minute.

Communicate: If you are having any trouble, message your peers and/or your instructor right away to ask for help or clarification. Never be afraid to reach out to your instructors or Student Affairs if you need assistance--we have many resources to help you, but we need to know your situation to act accordingly on your behalf.

If you need additional support in navigating the online classroom, Canvas (our learning management system) has a number of helpful tools, including a module for new students that walks through everything you need to know about navigating information in your online class.

No, there is no on-campus requirement.

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Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

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