Geospatial Information Sciences (online) (Z134)
Graduate Certificate Program
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences
ABSTRACT
The Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Sciences has a 12-credit, 4-course curriculum that provides specialized training in GIS and in the application of geospatial technologies, specifically geographic information systems, remote sensing, spatial analysis and modeling.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
This program does not offer funding at this time. Please refer to the Graduate School Assistantship Information for educational, professional and financial opportunities.
CONTACT
Jack Ma
Director of Programs
2181F LeFrak Hall
7251 Preinkert Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301-405-3861
Email: jma3@umd.edu
Kristen Halliday
Assistant Director, MS Programs
LeFrak Hall
7251 Preinkert Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301-314-1883
Email: khallida@umd.edu
Website: http://geospatial.umd.edu
Courses: GEOG
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
- CV/Resume
- Supplementary Application
*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.
The Graduate School requires all admitted graduate students to have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in another country. A GPA of 3.0 is normally required for admission into this program. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 may be admitted on a provisional basis.
Applicants with foreign credentials must submit academic records in the original language with literal English translations.
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | May 1, 2025 (priority for no GIS background) | November 14, 2024 (priority for no GIS background) |
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | July 2. 2025 (final) | January 23, 2025 (final) |
| International Applicants | May 1, 2025 (priority for no GIS background) | November 14, 2024 (priority for no GIS background) |
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas: A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants | March 14, 2025 (final) | N/A |
Other Deadlines: Please visit the program website at https://geospatial.umd.edu/education/master-science-geospatial-information-sciences
| Last Name | First/Middle Name | Graduate Faculty Status | Academic Credentials | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | Lain | Graduate Teaching | B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2008; M.A., Georgia State University, 2014; PhD, University of Central Florida, 2020 | n/a, Geospatial Information Sciences |
| Ma | Jianguo | Full Member | B.Eng., University of Science and Technology in Beijing, 1994; M.A., Peking University, 1997; Ph.D., Cornell University 2005 | n/a, Geospatial Information Sciences Director, Geospatial Information Science (with Nanjing Normal University) Director, Geospatial Information Sciences |
| Resop | Jonathan | Full Member | B.S., University of Maryland, 2004; B.S., University of Maryland, 2004; M.S., University of Maryland, 2006; Ph.D. Virginia Tech, 2010 | Lecturer, Geospatial Information Science (with Nanjing Normal University) Lecturer, Geospatial Information Sciences University Affiliate, Geospatial Information Sciences Senior Lecturer, Geospatial Information Sciences |
| Tao | Xin | Full Member | B.S., Peking University, 2006; B.S., Peking University, 2006; M.E., Peking University, 2009; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2015 | n/a, Geospatial Information Sciences |