Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence Certificate (Online)

A Focused Credential for the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Professional

The Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence Certificate Program within the College of Business and Aviation offers a dynamic, 21-credit-hour online course of study designed to equip students with specialized skills in geospatial intelligence. Open to all learners, this intensive program provides a robust foundation in remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), analytics, programming, spatial data management, and intelligence analysis, progressing from fundamental concepts to advanced applications.

Tailored for flexibility, the fully-online Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence certificate serves as an ideal pathway for professionals aiming to enhance their expertise with in-demand GEOINT skills or for military personnel seeking to formalize their experience into a recognized credential. The certificate can be pursued independently and is automatically awarded to students completing the B.A.S. in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence.

Why Choose the Online Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence Certificate at DSU? 

The Certificate in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence is a USGIF-accredited program designed to deliver a focused and strategic academic credential. It equips those with a bachelor’s degree with specialized, in-demand Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) skills to enhance their career prospects. For undergraduate students exploring their academic path, the certificate program serves as an “early off-ramp,” providing an industry-recognized credential that validates their GEOINT studies, even if they choose to pursue a degree in another field. 

The program also offers an accelerated pathway for military service members, enabling them to transform ACE-approved transfer credits into a respected qualification that formalizes their training and experience. With its flexible, online format, the Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence certificate meets the needs of professionals, explorers, service members and newcomers alike, making it an ideal choice for advancing careers or academic goals in the dynamic field of geospatial intelligence.

What Can I Do With a Geospatial Analysis
and Intelligence Certificate? 

The Certificate in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence provides focused, hands-on training in GEOINT technologies—equipping students and professionals with the skills to collect, analyze, and visualize geospatial data for informed decision-making. The program also supports professional development toward USGIF GEOINT and NGA Geospatial Professional Competency (GPC) credentials, helping graduates strengthen their qualifications for roles in intelligence, emergency management, environmental monitoring, and related fields. With this certificate, you can become a:

Scholarships

Delta State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-value education so students in the Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence certificate program can focus on their studies without financial barriers. A dedicated advisor offers personalized guidance through the financial aid process, helping students access military benefits such as Tuition Assistance and the GI Bill, along with other scholarship opportunities.

For active-duty military members, the Armed Forces Tuition Differential Scholarship, an endowed fund of $250,000, helps eliminate out-of-pocket tuition costs, making education more accessible and cost-effective for those serving in the armed forces.

The program’s strong reputation also helps students compete for external awards. In the past year alone, DSU students have secured over $25,000 in prestigious scholarships from organizations such as the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).

Our Practitioner-Led Philosophy

At Delta State University, the Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence Certificate program delivers unparalleled instructional quality through a deliberate strategy of engaging elite, active professionals as faculty. This intentional approach is central to our educational philosophy, ensuring that students gain cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills directly from experts who are actively shaping the GEOINT field. Our instructors, drawn from top-tier organizations, bring both exceptional academic qualifications and real-time operational expertise, guaranteeing a curriculum that reflects the latest industry practices and tradecraft.

Program Goals

The overarching mission of the certificate program in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence is to provide a comprehensive, applied science education that equips students with the technical mastery, analytical skills, and professional competencies required for success in the geospatial industry. Upon graduation, students will be able to: gain mastery across the full spectrum of GEOINT topics as established by the USGIF; demonstrate journeyman-level mastery of GIS and analysis tools, remote sensing and imagery analysis, structured analytic techniques, geospatial data management and programming, and cartography and visualization techniques; demonstrate journeyman-level competency in scientific and analytic writing; and demonstrate basic proficiency in fundamental geography concepts.