{"id":23483,"date":"2026-09-10T21:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T01:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/?page_id=23483"},"modified":"2026-09-14T13:01:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T17:01:37","slug":"gis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/gis\/","title":{"rendered":"GIS Certificate for Urban and Regional Planners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fd78c413 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><style>.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23483_e0569c-f9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-hero stk-block-hero stk-block stk-f15cc08 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"f15cc08\"><style>.stk-f15cc08-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-f15cc08 {margin-bottom:1px !important;}.stk-f15cc08-container{background-image:url(https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_577690535-scaled.jpeg) !important;}.stk-f15cc08 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-hero__content stk-content-align stk-f15cc08-column stk-container stk-f15cc08-container stk-hover-parent stk--has-background-overlay\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--column-flex stk-f15cc08-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5b6e1eb\" id=\"gis-certificate-for-urban-and-regional-planners\" data-block-id=\"5b6e1eb\"><style>.stk-5b6e1eb .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--ast-global-color-5) !important;}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-left\">GIS Certificate for Urban and Regional Planners<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23483_e00415-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23483_e00415-aa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4a88373a\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Career development, on your time.<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Learn spatial analysis techniques from wherever you are. Our&nbsp;graduate certificate program is completely online and designed for working professionals.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This graduate GIS certificate program features critical thinking coupled with technical spatial analysis skills using modern GIS software, methods, and applications. Students will dive into the robust capabilities of GIS for visualization, analysis, modeling, and sharing of geographic information. Students can build their credentials and take advantage of the increasing demand in the job market for GIS-specific expertise.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f2cd8118 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-cace706\" data-block-id=\"cace706\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-335dca9\" data-block-id=\"335dca9\"><style>.stk-335dca9 .stk-button{background:transparent !important;}.stk-335dca9 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#1c3b87 !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-335dca9 .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-335dca9 .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#1c3b87 !important;}.stk-335dca9 .stk-button__inner-text{color:#1c3b87 !important;}.stk-335dca9 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--ast-global-color-5) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/gis\/#curriculum\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Curriculum<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-5c3a600\" data-block-id=\"5c3a600\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-a7e3d13\" data-block-id=\"a7e3d13\"><style>.stk-a7e3d13 .stk-button{background:transparent !important;}.stk-a7e3d13 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#1c3b87 !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-a7e3d13 .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-a7e3d13 .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#1c3b87 !important;}.stk-a7e3d13 .stk-button__inner-text{color:#1c3b87 !important;}.stk-a7e3d13 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--ast-global-color-5) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/gis\/#why\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Why GIS?<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-332e7ad\" data-block-id=\"332e7ad\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-e7c2949\" data-block-id=\"e7c2949\"><style>.stk-e7c2949 .stk-button{background:transparent !important;}.stk-e7c2949 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#1c3b87 !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-e7c2949 .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-e7c2949 .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#1c3b87 !important;}.stk-e7c2949 .stk-button__inner-text{color:#1c3b87 !important;}.stk-e7c2949 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--ast-global-color-5) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/gis\/#apply\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Apply Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/strava_tampa-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23495\" style=\"width:239px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/strava_tampa-edited.png 738w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/strava_tampa-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/strava_tampa-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/tiledimage-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/tiledimage-edited.png 703w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/tiledimage-edited-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-124d84cc\"><button class=\"uagb-notice-close-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button><h4 class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Program at a Glance<\/h4><div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-2px;margin-bottom:-2px;font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>CURRICULUM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 4 courses \/ 12 credit hours<br>\u2022 Complete in 1 &#8211; 1.5 years<br>\u2022 Online and asynchronous<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-2px;margin-bottom:-2px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>TUITION AND COST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 $675 per credit hour (includes tuition and fees)<br>\u2022 Approximate total cost for certificate: $8,100<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-2px;margin-bottom:-2px;font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>ADMISSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Bachelor&#8217;s degree<br>\u2022 3.0 GPA<br>\u2022 Resume\/CV<br>\u2022 English proficiency, if international<br>\u2022 No GRE required<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> the GIS Certificate for Urban and Regional Planners is a self-supported specialized program. If you are currently enrolled at the University of Florida, reach out to see if you are eligible to pursue.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c{max-width:2000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c{-webkit-flex:0 1 2000px;flex:0 1 2000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c{-webkit-flex:0 1 2000px;flex:0 1 2000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c{max-width:2000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column23483_919f03-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23483_919f03-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5e8a93bd alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a467ee37\" id=\"curriculum\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"> CURRICULUM<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Online GIS Certificate program is 12 credit hours. There are 3 required courses (9 credits) and one elective course (3 credits). Courses are 16 weeks long. The certificate can be completed in approximately 12-15 months. All courses are taught by faculty in the UF Department of Urban &amp; Regional Planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courses are completely online and asynchronous, so you can watch the lectures and materials at your own pace. Assignments are typically due every week or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-ad48c4ad\"><button class=\"uagb-notice-close-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button><h4 class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Course List<\/h4><div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are four required courses (12 credits). These courses cover the foundations of GIS, geospatial modeling (vector and raster-based), software proficiency with ArcGIS, introduction to GIS Data and Project Management, Web Mapping and Publishing. Publicly accessible course syllabi are hyperlinked below.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-2px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:-2px;margin-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>REQUIRED COURSES<\/strong> (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. URP 6270: Introduction to Planning Information Systems <\/strong>(3 credits) &#8212; Spring<br><strong>2. URP 6278: Web Mapping &amp; Visualization <\/strong>(3 credits) &#8212; Summer (URP 6270 pre-req.)<br><strong>3. URP 6275: Intermediate Planning Information Systems <\/strong>(3 credits) &#8212; Fall (URP 6270 pre-req.)<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-2px;margin-bottom:-2px;font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>UPPER-DIVISION ELECTIVE (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose one:<br>\u2022 <strong>URP 6271: Automation for Geospatial Modeling and Analysis<\/strong> (3 credits) &#8212; Spring<br>\u2022 <strong>URP 6272: Urban Spatial Analysis<\/strong> (3 credits) &#8212; Spring<br>\u2022 <strong>URP 6280: 3D Geospatial Modeling and Visualization<\/strong> (3 credits) &#8212; Spring<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1846\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_1933139306-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23493\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.38671875;width:369px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_1933139306-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_1933139306-300x216.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_1933139306-1024x738.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_1933139306-768x554.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_1933139306-1536x1108.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_1933139306-2048x1477.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/NewScript-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23499\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.498828125;width:366px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/NewScript-edited.png 673w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/NewScript-edited-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-03debb16\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d5820629\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Course Syllabi<\/h2><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Note: students in the GIS Certificate are limited to enrolling <strong>ONLY in the courses listed in the curriculum above<\/strong>. Navigate to <strong>College of Design, Construction and Planning<\/strong> > <strong>Urban and Regional Planning<\/strong> to search for the courses above.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-037d157\" data-block-id=\"037d157\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-685d847\" data-block-id=\"685d847\"><style>.stk-685d847 .stk-button{background:#00000000 !important;}.stk-685d847 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#1c3b87 !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-685d847 .stk-button:after{background:transparent 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#1c3b87;}.kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4{position:relative;}.kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:0px;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column23483_a7be08-f4{-webkit-flex:0 1 650px;flex:0 1 650px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 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MATERIALS<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-454dd31efd06e9a7f067bd7fe6277df3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applyweb.com\/uflcert\/index.ftl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.applyweb.com\/uflcert\/index.ftl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UF Graduate Certificate application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c97a49f4ddde34356c48d8425ba19aa0\">Transcripts (3.0 GPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-03813d10cf9d8fcc5ba45139ed4c145c\">Resume\/CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b419d714d398336496f15ea4db048b94\">$30 application fee (nonrefundable)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained 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wp-elements-72f9b96d6d23e3b1583710a5488cc72b\">In <strong>Certificate Program section<\/strong>, select &#8220;Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Planners&#8221; within the College of Design, Construction and Planning. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ebef8c5ba8d890723b04a12791ea4beb\"><strong>NOTE: IF YOU SELECT ANOTHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE RECEIVED OR PROCESSED.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your desired start term (fall or spring) and year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f520dde2e6cbd1d82067d3f2f02eec2d\">Submit application ($30 nonrefundable) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33d0962d4ec4b5d5fd95801c05e422f4\">Email resume\/CV to Christina Gavagan (<a href=\"mailto:c.gavagan@ufl.edu\" 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stk--hover-effect-lift\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/gis\/#curriculum\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Course List<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-d8cdb9c\" data-block-id=\"d8cdb9c\"><style>.stk-d8cdb9c {margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-d8cdb9c .stk-button{background:transparent !important;border-top-left-radius:20px !important;border-top-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:20px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:20px !important;}.stk-d8cdb9c .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-d8cdb9c .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-d8cdb9c .stk-button:before{border-style:solid 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91{-webkit-flex:0 1 2000px;flex:0 1 2000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91{max-width:2000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column23483_679d6a-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23483_679d6a-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e6cb9db1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-991079b9\" id=\"why\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"> WHY GIS?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GIS technology plays a crucial role in analyzing spatial data and supporting evidence-based decision-making. GIS professionals use geographic data to solve real-world problems in fields such as urban planning, environmental management, transportation, and public health.<br><br>The ability to visualize and interpret spatial relationships has become invaluable, particularly as we deal with challenges like climate change, resource allocation, and infrastructure development. By acquiring GIS skills, you\u2019ll be equipped to contribute to important initiatives that shape our future.<br><br>A GIS certification opens doors to a variety of career paths across multiple industries. Here are just a few examples:<br>\u2022 <strong>Disaster Management:&nbsp;<\/strong>GIS professionals are involved in emergency response planning, flood modeling, and damage assessment post-disasters.<br>\u2022 <strong>Urban and Regional Planning:&nbsp;<\/strong>GIS professionals help cities and towns plan for sustainable growth, manage land use, and design transportation networks.<br>\u2022 <strong>Environmental Science:&nbsp;<\/strong>GIS is crucial for managing natural resources, tracking wildlife, and assessing environmental impact.<br>\u2022 <strong>Public Health:&nbsp;<\/strong>GIS is used to map disease outbreaks, optimize healthcare resource allocation, and analyze environmental health risks.<br>\u2022 <strong>Transportation and Logistics:&nbsp;<\/strong>GIS plays a key role in route planning, supply chain management, and infrastructure maintenance.<br><br>Whether you\u2019re looking to enhance your current skill set or transition into a new career, our GIS Certificate Program provides the expertise you need to succeed in this growing field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-cc802e66\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"> GIS in Action<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature-grid alignwide stk-block-feature-grid stk-block-columns stk-block stk-27653ef is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"27653ef\"><style>.stk-27653ef {margin-top:-10px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-27653ef-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b988c6c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b988c6c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b988c6c-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b988c6c-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2ff1290\" data-block-id=\"2ff1290\"><style>.stk-2ff1290 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}.stk-2ff1290 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:200px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-23529\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/earth-74015_1500x600_blue.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/earth-74015_1500x600_blue.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/earth-74015_1500x600_blue-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/earth-74015_1500x600_blue-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/earth-74015_1500x600_blue-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0976761\" id=\"military-grid-reference-system\" data-block-id=\"0976761\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Military Grid Reference System<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7ea4715\" data-block-id=\"7ea4715\"><style>.stk-7ea4715 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--ast-global-color-8) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\">A letter-and-number code system used by the military and emergency responders to find exact locations on Earth.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/mgrs-data.org\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4ab5bcd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4ab5bcd\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4ab5bcd-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4ab5bcd-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-505cbdc\" data-block-id=\"505cbdc\"><style>.stk-505cbdc .stk-img-wrapper{height:200px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-23525\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/15MinuteCity.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/15MinuteCity.png 1000w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/15MinuteCity-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/15MinuteCity-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-66c37fc\" id=\"15-minute-city-london\" data-block-id=\"66c37fc\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">15 Minute City &#8211; London<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-72dad45\" data-block-id=\"72dad45\"><style>.stk-72dad45 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--ast-global-color-8) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gcp-us-east1.app.carto.com\/map\/7d5927e9-7baa-4d01-89b7-e45993f84710?lat=51.504396&amp;lng=-0.086285&amp;zoom=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A web map analyzing walkability in London through the \u201c15 minute city\u201d concept<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/gcp-us-east1.app.carto.com\/map\/7d5927e9-7baa-4d01-89b7-e45993f84710?lat=51.504396&amp;lng=-0.086285&amp;zoom=11\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-eef81a8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"eef81a8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-eef81a8-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-eef81a8-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-54ad2fe\" data-block-id=\"54ad2fe\"><style>.stk-54ad2fe .stk-img-wrapper{height:200px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-23527\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/SatelliteMap.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/SatelliteMap.png 1000w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/SatelliteMap-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/09\/SatelliteMap-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-372bcb4\" id=\"satellite-map\" data-block-id=\"372bcb4\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Satellite Map<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1ae6511\" data-block-id=\"1ae6511\"><style>.stk-1ae6511 .stk-block-text__text{color:#0f0e17 !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\"><a href=\"http:\/\/richiecarmichael.github.io\/sat\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A web map of satellites and ephemeris launched into space by humans<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/richiecarmichael.github.io\/sat\/index.html\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more examples of GIS in practice, you can explore projects from the UF GeoPlan Center \u2014 a research center in the department focused on geospatial data and planning \u2014 including the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplan.ufl.edu\/portfolio\/fgdl\/\">Florida Geographic Data Library<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplan.ufl.edu\/portfolio\/sls\/\">Sea Level Scenario Sketch Planning Tool<\/a>, both of which feature geospatial data resources and public web maps. You can also browse the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplan.ufl.edu\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a>&nbsp;page for even more examples.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a52556c6 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e98b8f25\" id=\"contact\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"> CONTACT<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-team-member stk-block-team-member stk-block stk-e5e2d43 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"e5e2d43\"><div class=\"stk-block-team-member__content stk-content-align stk-e5e2d43-column stk-container stk-e5e2d43-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-e5e2d43-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-9d1f5fa\" data-block-id=\"9d1f5fa\"><style>.stk-9d1f5fa .stk-img-wrapper{width:150px !important;height:150px !important;}.stk-9d1f5fa .stk-img-wrapper img, .stk-9d1f5fa .stk-img-wrapper::after, .stk-9d1f5fa .stk-img-wrapper::before{mask-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDAgMTAwIiBwcmVzZXJ2ZUFzcGVjdFJhdGlvPSJub25lIj48Y2lyY2xlIGN4PSI1MCIgY3k9IjUwIiByPSI1MCI+PC9jaXJjbGU+PC9zdmc+') !important;-webkit-mask-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDAgMTAwIiBwcmVzZXJ2ZUFzcGVjdFJhdGlvPSJub25lIj48Y2lyY2xlIGN4PSI1MCIgY3k9IjUwIiByPSI1MCI+PC9jaXJjbGU+PC9zdmc+') !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-img--shape stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-18778\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/03\/Gavagan_headshot-e1711491229482.jpg\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" alt=\"A smiling woman with blonde hair in a blue button-up shirt stands indoors near large windows, looking confidently at the camera.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/03\/Gavagan_headshot-e1711491229482.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/03\/Gavagan_headshot-e1711491229482-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/03\/Gavagan_headshot-e1711491229482-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/03\/Gavagan_headshot-e1711491229482-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/03\/Gavagan_headshot-e1711491229482-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/03\/Gavagan_headshot-e1711491229482-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8ee1b8a\" id=\"christina-gavagan\" data-block-id=\"8ee1b8a\"><style>.stk-8ee1b8a {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Christina Gavagan<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-720e35d\" data-block-id=\"720e35d\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">Academic Program Specialist<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact regarding<\/strong>: admissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-49f3850\" data-block-id=\"49f3850\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><a href=\"mailto:kyledost@ufl.edu\">c.gavagan@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-team-member stk-block-team-member stk-block stk-b31c4a1 is-style-plain\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"b31c4a1\"><div class=\"stk-block-team-member__content stk-content-align stk-b31c4a1-column stk-container stk-b31c4a1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left stk-b31c4a1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-team-member stk-block-team-member stk-block stk-6cd32f2 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"6cd32f2\"><div class=\"stk-block-team-member__content stk-content-align stk-6cd32f2-column stk-container stk-6cd32f2-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-6cd32f2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-aec88bb\" data-block-id=\"aec88bb\"><style>.stk-aec88bb .stk-img-wrapper{width:150px !important;height:150px !important;}.stk-aec88bb .stk-img-wrapper img, .stk-aec88bb .stk-img-wrapper::after, .stk-aec88bb .stk-img-wrapper::before{mask-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDAgMTAwIiBwcmVzZXJ2ZUFzcGVjdFJhdGlvPSJub25lIj48Y2lyY2xlIGN4PSI1MCIgY3k9IjUwIiByPSI1MCI+PC9jaXJjbGU+PC9zdmc+') !important;-webkit-mask-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDAgMTAwIiBwcmVzZXJ2ZUFzcGVjdFJhdGlvPSJub25lIj48Y2lyY2xlIGN4PSI1MCIgY3k9IjUwIiByPSI1MCI+PC9jaXJjbGU+PC9zdmc+') !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-img--shape stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20137\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/02\/Norris-Kate.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"A smiling woman with blonde hair in a blue button-up shirt stands indoors near large windows, looking confidently at the camera.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/02\/Norris-Kate.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/02\/Norris-Kate-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d543011\" id=\"kate-norris\" data-block-id=\"d543011\"><style>.stk-d543011 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Kate Norris<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-b892101\" data-block-id=\"b892101\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">GIS Certificate Specialist<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact regarding<\/strong>: GIS technology, skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7aaf3c4\" data-block-id=\"7aaf3c4\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><a href=\"mailto:kyledost@ufl.edu\">knorris@ufl.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-team-member stk-block-team-member stk-block stk-a37d086 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"a37d086\"><div class=\"stk-block-team-member__content stk-content-align stk-a37d086-column stk-container stk-a37d086-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-a37d086-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-81eb65f\" data-block-id=\"81eb65f\"><style>.stk-81eb65f 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