HELP 2015-2016 University Catalog Geospatial Intelligence Graduate Certificate Print-Friendly Page

Banner Code:  SC-CERG-GI

This program of study is offered by the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science  in the College of Science .

This graduate certificate program 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 program has been accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.

This graduate certificate is also available as a fully online program. For more information, visit George Mason University’s Office of Distance Education.

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. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our disclosure information page at http://irr.gmu.edu/gedt/Geospatial_Intelligence/Gedt.html.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to this graduate certificate program should hold a BA or BS degree in a discipline related to the certificate’s theme from a regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.00. To apply, prospective students should complete the George Mason University Graduate Application. Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for study as specified in the Graduate Admission Policies  section of this catalog. In addition, applicants to this certificate program must submit a current résumé. GRE scores and letters of recommendation are not required but will considerably strengthen an application, if available. TOEFL scores are required of all international applicants.

Applicants should have undergraduate backgrounds that include courses in differential and integral calculus, and they should possess working knowledge of a computer programming language. Depending on the background of the individual student, the coordinator may recommend remedial or preparatory courses tailored to the student’s needs.

Students may not pursue this certificate concurrent with any other graduate degree program or certificate program offered by COS because this certificate will charge students at a differential (premium) tuition rate. However, students enrolled in academic programs outside COS may enroll in this certificate program concurrently.

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