Remote Sensing (Z151)
Graduate Certificate Program
College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
ABSTRACT
The Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing program will concentrate on teaching science and technology for collecting, processing, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial data through remote sensing platforms such as satellite images, aerial photos, and drone images. The students in this certificate program will learn both the concepts and technical skills to be able to work as a Remote Sensing specialist. A total of four courses (12 credits) related to topics of Remote Sensing are required to complete this graduate certificate.
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.
| 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 | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants |
| 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 |