The Department of Geography at the University of Kentucky offers two completely online programs in Digital Mapping: an 11-credit Graduate Certificate and a 30-credit Master of Science (Plan B, nonthesis).
The Digital Mapping graduate programs at the University of Kentucky offer a challenging, intensive, digital mapping curriculum that emphasizes the acquisition of technical skills - coding, GIS, web development - while also preparing students to critically address the complexity of today’s information ecosystem.
These Graduate Certificate and Master of Science degree programs in digital mapping were designed with all levels of experience in mind. Whether students are new to open-source software or an experienced GIS user, they will benefit from a truly unparalleled online learning experience developed by internationally renowned faculty in a top-ranked geography department.
Students will develop the technical skills and design fluency you need to make highly sophisticated web maps that are also elegant and impactful. Perhaps even more importantly, they will learn to think critically about the social dimensions of the maps they make and the data from which they make them. Maps, after all, are powerful things: they shape what we see and what we don’t, with serious implications for how we come to know the world.
Admission Requirements
Prospective applicants must meet the general requirements of the Graduate School regarding minimum undergraduate grade point average. The applicant will be required to submit official transcripts for all undergraduate work. Required supplemental materials include a personal statement; CV and/or resume; mapping portfolio; examples of code/design; and three letters of recommendation. GRE scores are not required for application. New admission to the Master of Science in Digital Mapping occurs twice annually, during the Spring and Fall semesters. One additional entry point is available in the Summer for those students that have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Mapping. Applications are accepted until 2 weeks before the term start using custom dates detailed on the Programs page: https://newmapsplus.as.uky.edu/programs
Degree Requirements
After applying and being accepted to the MS in Digital Mapping, the student must complete the following 30 hours of coursework:
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