📖Introduction

University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1873 as the North Georgia Agricultural College, and was renamed to its current name in 1970. The university has 5 colleges and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a member of the University System of Georgia.

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📚About the Program

Threats to human security come in many forms – natural disasters, humanitarian crises, environmental risks, public health issues, military operations, terrorist attacks, genocide, political violence, and resource accessibility, among others. This certificate leverages geospatial science and technology with intelligence tools to develop geospatial intelligence skills that assist in informing decision-making in disaster response, humanitarian relief efforts, and national security. The Geospatial Intelligence Certificate does not require a background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), however, applicants without undergraduate GIS courses and/or relevant work experience may need to take the following prerequisite coursework GISC 5200K, GISC 5021K, and GISC 5337 in addition to the 12 hours for the certificate. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Threats to human security come in many forms – natural disasters, humanitarian crises, environmental risks, public health issues, military operations, terrorist attacks, genocide, political violence, and resource accessibility, among others. This certificate leverages geospatial science and technology with intelligence tools to develop geospatial intelligence skills that assist in informing decision-making in disaster response, humanitarian relief efforts, and national security.

Certificate Requirements
Maintain a 2.5 GPA in all required certificate courses.
Complete a minimum of 9 credit hours at UNG. Some transfer credit for Geospatial Science and Technology courses may be considered. Check with an academic advisor.
Completion of GISC 5200K, GISC 5021K and GISC 5337K or permission of department with comparable undergraduate coursework.
Certificate Requirements
GISC 6350K - Remote Sensing of Environment
GISC 6480K - Geospatial Modelling
GISC 5800K - Geospatial Intelligence
GISC 6800K - Geospatial Intelligence Capstone

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🏫About University of North Georgia

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is a prominent public university located in the state of Georgia, USA. UNG has a rich history of providing high-quality education and fostering leadership and service. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and more. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement, UNG provides students with a transformative educational experience. The university's dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a beautiful campus setting create an environment conducive to intellectual growth, personal development, and the preparation of graduates to excel in their chosen fields and contribute positively to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

305 RMB

Tuition fee:

1,800 USD per year

1,800 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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