Geospatial Intelligence Graduate Certificate

This graduate certificate is for persons employed in geospatial intelligence applications (i.e., federal agency and/ or corporate or association personnel) or those interested in entering this field. Our program offers fundamental knowledge on geospatial intelligence and the ability to apply this knowledge to a diverse range of constantly evolving geospatial intelligence situations. This graduate certificate has been accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.

The majority of courses required for this certificate are also available online. For more information visit Mason Online.

The graduate certificate in geospatial intelligence may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis, and qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Admissions

University-wide admissions policies can be found in the Graduate Admissions Policies section of this catalog. International students and students having earned international degrees should also refer to Admission of International Students for additional requirements.

Eligibility

Applicants to this graduate certificate program should hold a BA or BS degree in a discipline related to the certificate's theme from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent. Applicants are expected to have undergraduate backgrounds that include courses in differential and integral calculus, and they should possess working knowledge of a computer programming language. Depending upon the background of the individual student, the coordinator may recommend remedial or preparatory courses tailored to the student's needs.

Application Requirements

To apply for this certificate, prospective students should submit the George Mason University Admissions Application and its required supplemental documentation.

GRE scores and letters of recommendation are not required but will considerably strengthen an application, if available.

Policies

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

Transferring Previous Graduate Credit into this Certificate

Students may transfer no more than 3 credits into this certificate with the approval of the academic director. 

Premium Tuition Rate

This professional certificate program charges students at a differential (premium) tuition rate. This rate applies to all students who enroll in this certificate program, regardless of in-state or out-of-state status. The differential tuition will be used to fund continuing improvements in the departmental computational facilities used to support the certificate program.

Banner Code: SC-CERG-GI

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 18

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Students should refer to the Admissions & Policies tab for specific policies related to this certificate.

Core Courses

The mandatory core courses reflect the three key science emphases of this program: geospatial image analysis, spatial analysis, and information technology:

Elective