Program Description and Goals
This certificate strives to meet the demand for highly skilled and educated land surveyors and geomatics professionals in Georgia. Geomatics is a rapidly changing field that is always incorporating the latest technology to improve accuracy and precision in spatial data collection. The Department of Labor Occupational Handbook predicts faster than average growth in this field over the next decade.
Accreditation
For specific information on program accreditation, refer to the Accreditations and Compliance section.
Program Requirements
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA in all required Geomatics courses.
- Complete a minimum of 9 credit hours at UNG. Some transfer credit for Geospatial Science and Technology graduate courses may be considered. Check with an academic advisor.
- Completion of undergraduate surveying courses equivalent to the Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors’ 2018 Land Surveying Education Evaluation Policy requirements S1 and S2 or completion of ENVE 5221K and ENVE 5222K.
Method of Delivery
In person; Gainesville, Online
Time to Completion
12 hours
Admission Procedures
Regular Admission
Requirements
- Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures. If a program applicant holds a master’s degree, only the transcript showing the master’s degree awarded is required for submission to Graduate Admissions.
- Applicants without a minimum grade point average of at least 2.50 calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures may request permission to apply from the department by submitting a personal statement detailing the reasons why the program should admit the student and the steps the student will take to ensure success in the program.
- Completion of undergraduate surveying courses equivalent to the Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors’ 2018 Land Surveying Education Evaluation Policy requirements S1 and S2 or completion of ENVE 5221K and ENVE 5222K
- Submit the online application for Graduate Admissions.
- Select Graduate Level Certificates-Geomatics Certificate.
- Non-refundable application fee of $40.
- Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
Required Supplemental Documents
- Resume indicating relevant coursework and/or relevant work experience and projects.
International Applicants
International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by UNG to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely part-time (less than nine hours) or online programs. This program is only offered as an online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.
Appeal of Graduate Admission
An applicant whose admission is denied may appeal the decision, regardless of the basis for denial. To submit an appeal, email a signed letter of appeal as a PDF attachment to the Office of Graduate Admissions at grads@ung.edu.
Your letter must present substantial evidence supporting the basis of your appeal. The information provided should go beyond what was previously submitted in your application and clearly demonstrate your potential for success in graduate-level study.
Graduate programs at the University of North Georgia grant appeals for provisional admission status only. If admitted under provisional status, your academic record will be reviewed post enrollment to determine eligibility for regular status. Timelines and requirements vary by program. While enrolled provisionally, you may register only for the maximum number of credit hours permitted for provisional students in your program and must maintain the GPA required by your program each term to continue enrollment. Students admitted under provisional status are not eligible for federal financial aid. Additional program-specific restrictions can be applied.
If your appeal is approved, the Graduate Admissions Office will notify you of your admission status.
Academic and Professional Integrity
Code of Conduct
The University of North Georgia recognizes honesty and integrity as being necessary to the academic functioning of the university. UNG graduate students are expected to uphold the university regulations addressed in the Student Code of Conduct, Article 3, Rule 2.
