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Gain GeoIntelligence Credentials that Meet United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Standards

The processes you will learn and apply throughout this program will meet intelligence tradecraft standards and will meet the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation requirements for accredited programs. The 21-credit, graduate-level, Geospatial Intelligence Analysis Certificate program is accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).

You'll get the geospatial background employers want as you study spatial data acquisition, processing, analysis, and reporting while following geospatial intelligence tradecraft protocols.

Imagine Your Future

Prepare for a Career as a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst/Manager for Federal Intelligence Agencies

Through this comprehensive certificate program in geospatial intelligence, you'll become well qualified for a career as a geospatial analyst or manager for agencies such as the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), along with private sector contractors.

With this certificate, you can gain credentials to become an analyst who assists policy makers in critical decisions, informs those in federal intelligence agencies, contributes to critical military operations, and aids first responders in emergencies.

Classes and Requirements

Analyze Geospatial and Imagery Data to Produce Actionable Intelligence

This certificate prepares you to utilize and analyze imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the Earth's surface for intelligence purposes.

You'll learn the context, geographic information science, and geo intelligence tradecraft techniques to be well-qualified to work in professional positions as a geospatial intelligence analyst for federal intelligence agencies or private intelligence contractors.

Full Academic Catalog Listing

The course catalog is the official reference for all our degree and course offerings. Check it out for a full listing of the classes available and requirements for this degree.

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Graduate Geography Studies Faculty

The Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Department includes eight geography and five regional planning full-time professors who have all earned their doctorates from highly respected universities. They bring a broad range of experience and expertise, always challenging and encouraging students to get truly involved in their work. They strive to know their students well and promote a friendly atmosphere within the department.

  • Our professors' first priority is teaching. While they consult with organizations in the public and private sectors and/or conduct research and publish papers and books with leading academic presses and journals, their primary focus is making sure their graduate students are getting the support they need.
  • All graduate students work with an advisor from the Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences faculty.
  • Our professors work with graduate students to connect them with internship opportunities most suited to your career path.