Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Planners

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Design, Construction and Planning

Credits: 12

Subplan Code: DCP_GCT04

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Certificates must comply with the Graduate Certificate Policy

A Graduate Certificate is an official credential granted by the University of Florida. It represents a cohesive, targeted curriculum of graduate-level coursework designed to validate specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field of study. To successfully earn and have a graduate certificate officially posted to the academic transcript, candidates must fulfill several key academic and administrative requirements:

  • Admission: Secure formal acceptance into the designated certificate program.
  • Course Completion: Successfully complete all approved, graduate-level coursework required by the curriculum.
  • Active Enrollment: Maintain active enrollment during the academic term in which the certificate is awarded.
  • Application Submission: Submit a formal graduation application to officially designate the graduate certificate credential on the transcript.

For specific prerequisite details, credit requirements, and application deadlines, students should consult directly with the academic department or unit offering the certificate.

Required Courses

URP 6270Introduction to Planning Information Systems3
URP 6275Intermediate Planning Information Systems3
URP 6278Web Mapping and Visualization3
Electives3
Total Credits12

Approved Electives

URP 6271Automation for Geospatial Modeling and Analysis3
URP 6272Urban Spatial Analysis3
URP 6276Internet Geographic Information Systems3
URP 6905Exploration and Directed Study1-4