Study Advanced Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Science at SUNY Stony Brook University in the USA,
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Advanced Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Science

USA

What will I learn?

The Geospatial Science program supports the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing needs for a wide range of departments on the Stony Brook campuses. These tools are extensively used in the sciences (including geology, marine, environmental, anthropology, etc.), the social sciences (including sociology, political science, urban planning), in the corporate and non-profit world, public health, security, and disaster response. The program is design to give each student a firm foundation in Geospatial Science while allowing the flexibility to learn the tools needed for their chosen discipline.The Advanced Graduate Geospatial Science (GSS) Certificate will allow graduate students and working professionals to advance their GIS knowledge and employment opportunities with an industry-recognized certificate. The program will require students to earn 15 credits in addition to holding a BA, BS, or graduate degree. The program courses will be offered in the traditional semester format and during summer sessions. The program offers fully online courses that are intended to allow full time students to remotely complete the certificate requirements in one year.

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$27,800.00 per year
Student Health insurance- 2,162.12

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

Stony Brook,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$27,800.00 per year
Student Health insurance- 2,162.12

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

Stony Brook,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

For applicants already admitted to the university, admission involves completing a “Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate” form. For admission to the free-standing Certificate Program in Geospatial Science, students are required to have earned a minimum or a bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4 point scale and the following:

A. A letter of application stating the purpose of study

B. A Graduate School application form

C. An official transcript of undergraduate record culminating in a bachelor's degree and graduate degree transcript if applicable

D. Two letters of recommendation from teaching supervisors and/or professors

The forms and additional information are available through the Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (MAS) graduate program office.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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