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Graduate Certification Programs

Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing (RS) is a joint program administered by the Departments of Ecosystem Science and Management and Geography.

Remote Sensing (RS) technologies are applied to wide-ranging fields such as environmental/resource management, marketing, facility management, agriculture, urban planning, homeland security and intelligence, among others. In addition, the synergistic linkages between RS technologies and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are rapidly increasing.

This certificate program has been designed to meet the growing demand for qualified individuals in this field. The certificate requires four courses (12 hours), including an introductory, two advanced, and one elective course. For more detailed information please contact a graduate advisor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management or Geography, or visit the program website at ssl.tamu.edu/academics_gradcert.php.