Remote Sensing - Graduate Certificate

Remote sensing (satellite and ground-based) is increasingly being used as a technique to probe the Earth's atmosphere, ocean, and land surfaces. Probing of other planets is accomplished largely by satellite remote sensing. Given national priorities in such areas as climate and global change, the interest in remote sensing will only increase with time. Graduate students, research staff and faculty work on a wide variety of topics ranging from the theory of remote sensing, to instrument development and application. 

This certificate is available to graduate degree-seeking and non-matriculated students. Additional certificate information can be found on the department's Remote Sensing Certificate webpage.

Distance Education Option

Students can take individual courses toward a master's degree or graduate certificate through distance education (online). For more information, connect with the individual graduate program directly.

Requirements

Admissions Requirements

• Completed undergraduate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or its equivalent.
• Undergraduate courses in calculus, linear algebra and differential equations; two semesters of undergraduate calculus-based physics; and at least two semesters of upper-division undergraduate courses in engineering or physics.
• Ability to program at a level that will enable successful completion of graduate course assignments.

For more information, degree-seeking students may visit the AES Certificates webpage; nondegree and non-matriculated students may visit the AES Certificates & Continuing Education webpage.

Certificate Requirements

Four courses are required totaling at least 12 credit hours. 

• Two courses from one of the following topical areas (6 credit hours):
  • Data analysis
  • Instrumentation and measurement techniques
  • Remote sensing theory
• One course in each of the two remaining topical areas (6 credit hours).