Digital Geography and GIS

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Liberal Arts and Sciences

Credits: 11

Subplan Code: LAS_GCT21

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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

GIS 5107CGeographic Information Systems in Research4
GIS 5038CRemote Sensing4
Elective3
Total Credits11

Approved Electives

GIS 5028CAdvanced Aerial Photo Interpretation3
GIS 5008CMaps and Graphs4
GIS 6104Spatial Networks3
GIS 6117Appplied Geostats3