Our Certificates & Degrees
Accelerated / Non-Thesis Master of Science in Cartography & GIS
Enjoy our world-class campus and network in-person while strengthening your competence in GIS applications and cultivating your cartographic design portfolio.

We are discontinuing our online certificates and degree. We are no longer accepting applications for the online programs, and we do not plan to offer online programs in the future.
Online GIS Fundamentals Capstone Certificate
Build a strong foundation for your GIS career by learning the core concepts of mapping, spatial analysis, and geocomputing.
Online Advanced GIS Capstone Certificate
Focus on the skills, concepts, and technologies that will make a difference in your GIS career with our versatile curriculum.
Online Master of Science in Cartography & GIS – GIS Development
Become a confident GIS programmer and acquire the tools you need to serve as an expert and leader in the geospatial field.
"I found the classes to be a good mix of intense, technical work and hands-off, exploratory projects. Thanks to this variety, I am confident pursuing jobs in multiple sectors. "
Bryce Linden, Accelerated Master’s Graduate
News and Events
GISPP Fellowship Applications Open—Apply by August 19
Attention all students currently enrolled in the in-person accelerated master’s in Cartography & GIS or the online master’s in GIS Development: fellowship applications for the Fall 2025 semester are now OPEN. The GISPP Fellowship Program …
Map Chat with Mark Fonstad | July 30
Grab your frozen treat of choice and join us for a special summer edition of Map Chat! On Wednesday, July 30 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the …
Map Chat with Anne E. Stoner | April 23
Our last Map Chat of the 2025 spring semester is extra special. On Wednesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab in Science Hall …
Map Chat with Annika Anderson and Randi Selvey | April 9
Our second Map Chat for this semester is almost here! On Wednesday, April 9 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab in Science Hall (room 250). In …
Join us at the 2025 Geospatial Summit!
The annual Geospatial Summit will happen on Wednesday, April 16. This event will have speakers sharing new insights, interesting research, and more—plus a career panel and career fair that’ll get you thinking about your potential …
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