Geospatial Intelligence, Maste - Johns Hopkins U

The Johns Hopkins Master of Science in Geospatial Intelligence equips students to excel in the growing field of geospatial intelligence. The program combines history, science, and mathematics to provide a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. Students complete 12 courses, including core courses in geospatial intelligence, GIS, spatial analytics, the art and practice of intelligence, geospatial law and ethics, and a capstone. With customizable core and elective courses, students can tailor the program to their interests and career goals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Geospatial Intelligence program at Johns Hopkins University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and shape the rapidly growing field of geospatial intelligence. The program combines the history, science, mathematics, and art of geospatial analysis, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. The program's objectives are to:

Understand the history and evolution of geospatial intelligence and its enduring challenges.
Develop the habits of mind and the conceptual framework to thrive as analysts, researchers, program leaders, and managers in the geospatial communities.
Develop analytic processes and products as well as demonstrate the ability to communicate geospatial information and analysis accurately and persuasively in writing and briefing.
Produce original research on the history and methodologies of geospatial intelligence.

Outline:

The program requires students to complete 12 courses for a total of 40 credits:

Required Core Courses (8):

AS.472.600 Introduction to Geospatial Intelligence (3 credits)
AS.430.601 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4 credits)
AS.430.603 (4 credits)
AS.430.604 Spatial Analytics (4 credits)
AS.473.600 The Art & Practice of Intelligence (3 credits)
AS.430.612 Cartographic Design and Visualization (4 credits)
AS.472.613 Geospatial Law and Ethics (3 credits)
AS.472.800 Capstone in Geospatial Intelligence (3 credits)

Customizable Core Course (1):

Students must select one of the following:
AS.473.644 Technical Collection of Intelligence
AS.430.602 Remote Sensing: Systems and Applications

Electives (3):

Students must select three of the following:
AS.430.600 Web GIS
AS.430.606 Programming in GIS
AS.430.608 GIS and Spatial Decision Support Systems
AS.430.609 Spatial Data Management: Quality and Control
AS.430.611 Geospatial Ontologies and Semantics
AS.430.613 Advanced Topics in Remote Sensing
AS.430.615 Big Data Analytics: Tools and Techniques
AS.430.618 Advanced Python Scripting for GIS
AS.430.619 Web Application Development
AS.430.627 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Geospatial Technology
AS.430.629 Drones in Geospatial Decision Making
AS.430.621 GIS for Emergency Management
AS.470.601 Climate Change and National Security
AS.470.667 Machine Learning Methods and Applications
AS.470.657 Energy, Security, and Defense
AS.472.610 Commercial Imagery and the Impact of Small Satellites
AS.472.611 Analyzing Social Media and Geospatial Information
AS.472.612 Geospatial Analysis: Communicating with Multiple Audiences
AS.473.604 Applied Critical Thinking and Analysis
AS.473.607 Intelligence Ethics
AS.473.602 Intelligence Analysis

Geospatial Intelligence, Master of Science