Minor in Mapping and GIS
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in Mapping and GIS is ideal for students interested in spatial analysis, geographic data, and technology-driven solutions for environmental and urban planning challenges. It prepares students for careers in geographic information systems (GIS), urban planning, environmental consulting, cartography, or roles in government agencies, logistics, and disaster management.
Program Overview
Harness the power of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis with the Mapping and GIS Minor at the University of Kentucky. This program equips you with the tools and knowledge to capture, analyze, and visualize spatial data—skills that are increasingly valuable across a wide range of industries.
Whether you are majoring in environmental science, engineering, urban planning, business, public health, agriculture, or geology, a minor in Mapping and GIS can significantly enhance your ability to solve real-world problems. You’ll learn how to use cutting-edge software and technology to create maps, analyze spatial patterns, and make data-driven decisions.
From monitoring environmental changes and managing natural resources to urban planning, disaster response, marketing, and public policy, GIS skills are in high demand. This minor prepares you for careers in government agencies, private companies, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations where spatial data plays a critical role.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Get a Head Start with an
Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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