Program Overview

Geospatial Intelligence Graduate Certificate Program

The Geospatial Intelligence Graduate Certificate program at George Mason University is designed for those employed in geospatial intelligence applications or interested in entering the field. As a designated Center of Academic Excellence in Geospatial Sciences, Mason is a leader in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) education.

Program Description

This program is ideal for federal agency, corporate, or association personnel, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in geospatial intelligence. Students gain fundamental GEOINT knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to a wide range of geospatial intelligence situations. The program is accredited by the USGIF, ensuring a high standard of education.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with substantial skills in geographic information systems and remote sensing are in high demand, especially in the Washington D.C. Metro area. Career opportunities include:

• GIS Database Managers
• GIS Programmers/Developers
• GIS Analysts
• Geospatial Technicians
• Project Managers

Further Studies

Graduates of this certificate program can pursue a second certificate to acquire a specialization in geospatial intelligence or take additional courses at Mason to complete a MS degree in a relevant field.

Program Requirements

Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the George Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.

Details

Who Should Apply

The online Geospatial Intelligence Graduate Certificate is ideal for those employed in geospatial intelligence applications or interested in entering the field.

Why Choose George Mason

• This program is designed to enhance careers in the nationally and regionally expanding field of geospatial intelligence.
• Mason's GEOINT certificate is one of only eight programs nationwide to be accredited by the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.
• Students emerge with expertise in multiple facets of geoinformatics, including remote sensing, geographic information science, and webGIS.
• Courses are taught by acclaimed experts in the field with extensive practical and research-based experience.
• The online format allows participation in class without traveling to campus.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a related discipline from a US institution that is accredited by one of the organizations found here or the equivalent from an international university.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in an undergraduate program and an acceptable GPA in any graduate courses.
• Complete coursework in differential and integral calculus and gain a working knowledge of a computer programming language.

Application Materials

• Graduate application
• Application fee
• In-state tuition form (if applicable)
• Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Resume
• One-page goal statement
• Letters of recommendation (optional)
• GRE scores (optional)