Geospatial Intelligence (online) (Z135)
Graduate Certificate Program
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences
ABSTRACT
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Geospatial Intelligence (GCPS GEOINT) is dedicated to providing workforce-focused training at graduate level in ways that can nimbly respond to developments in what is often a rapidly shifting landscape of applied problem-sets, analysis schemes, big and growing data-sets, and software platforms that characterize today’s geospatial intelligence.
The GC GEOINT program entails 15 credits from five courses (GEOG661, GEOG662, GEOG697 and two elective courses). These courses cover spatial analysis, remote sensing, big data analytics, geovisualization, programming in web and mobile GIS, geospatial intelligence in various fields, etc.
The Master of Science in Geospatial Intelligence (MS GEOINT) is also offered, which entails 30 credits from 10 courses (five core and five elective courses). The credits earned from a GCPS GEOINT can be transferred towards the MPS GEOINT.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Teaching Assistantships are offered depending on availability and students' qualifications.
CONTACT
Ruibo Han
Director of Programs
1111b LeFrak Hall
7251 Preinkert Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.314.1343
Email: ruibo@umd.edu
Website: http://geoint.umd.edu
Courses: GEOG
Relationships: Geographical Sciences (GEOG) Geospatial Intelligence (GEIN) Geospatial Intelligence (MPGI) Geospatial Information Sciences (MPGS) Geospatial Information Sciences (Z035)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
- CV/Resume
- Supplementary Application
- Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | May 2, 2023 (priority for no GIS background)* | December 1, 2022 (priority for no GIS background)* |
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | July 25. 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
| International Applicants | May 2, 2023 (priority for no GIS background)* | December 1, 2022 (priority for no GIS background)* |
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas: A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants | July 25, 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
Other Deadlines: Please visit the program website at https://geospatial.umd.edu/education/master-science-geospatial-intelligence