Author, administrative leader, university senator and even student — these are just a few of the numerous roles Ann Taylor has held over the more than 20 years she has spent in the Penn State community, and they’ve all played a role in helping her achieve her career goals.
Penn State once again has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as one of the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright Scholars in the 2016-17 awards cycle. This year, 11 scholars were recipients of this prestigious grant and Penn State tied for second place.
Penn State will begin offering massive open online courses through FutureLearn, the United Kingdom's leading MOOC platform, as part of the organization's launch in the United States.
Give yourself an edge in the field of geospatial intelligence by pursuing a master of professional studies in homeland security, geospatial intelligence option. Our program, offered online through Penn State World Campus, is designed to increase the skills and knowledge of the analyst to produce accurate intelligence to help save lives, improve government, and assist businesses.
The Master of Geographic Information Systems (M.G.I.S.) degree is awarded to students who demonstrate mastery of the technical competencies and leadership skills required to design, manage, and use geographic information technologies successfully in a wide range of professional fields. The M.G.I.S. program is intended specifically for working professionals who are able to participate only on a part-time basis and at a distance.
You can choose to pursue a specialized option in:
Kick-start your career as a geospatial intelligence analyst in as little as one year with this certificate, which introduces aspiring professionals to theory, methodologies, techniques, and ethics in the professional application of geospatial intelligence. Learn how to apply your analytic skills in national security, disaster response, environmental resource preservation, or industrial settings.
If you are looking for a career as a geospatial intelligence analyst, imagery analyst, or intelligence image analyst, this certificate may be right for you.
Complete this certificate to acquire the excellent geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) knowledge and critical thinking skills that companies and government organizations seek. The certificate was designed to prepare you to use the knowledge of human and physical geography, problem-solving abilities, and geographic information technologies to confront challenges such as disaster response, emergency management, and military operations.
Designed for both novices and professionals, this certificate provides firsthand experience using the most up-to-date tools and techniques available in the field of GIS today. Choose between two tracks: one for current and aspiring geospatial professionals looking to become more skillful users of GIS software and related tools, and the other for certified or licensed professionals looking to bypass introductory courses while selecting others more appropriate for their focuses.
