Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing — Online
The Online Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing provides students with the necessary skills and understanding to apply remote sensing knowledge competently and effectively in a variety of areas.
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing aims to make education and training in remote sensing available to adult and professional students.
Remote sensing is the measurement of information by a recording device that is not in physical contact with the object being measured. In practice, remote sensing is the utilization at a distance (as from aircraft, space shuttle, spacecraft, satellite, or ship) of any device for gathering information about the environment. The term "remote sensing" is most often applied to terrestrial and weather observations, but can be applied to planetary environments and astronomy. Remote sensing is applicable to many other situations including: land-use change, pollution tracking, land-use and planning, transportation systems, and military observation.
A student earning a remote sensing certificate will be well versed in remote sensing theory, will have hands-on exposure to remote sensing software and hardware, and will learn how to extract pertinent data from remotely sensed datasets.
Program objectives
- Efficient and comprehensive six-course path to certificate
- Gain hands-on exposure to remote sensing hardware and software
- Online program provides flexibility and interactive experience for working professionals
Unique Features
- Gain specialized knowledge in remote sensing to advance or change your career
- Explore your area of interest and leverage this graduate certificate as a gateway to a master’s degree
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Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
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Application Deadlines
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:
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International Application Guidelines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
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