The National Security and Geospatial Intelligence (NSGI) certificate of proficiency provides an interdisciplinary platform that prepares students for, and allows existing professionals, to advance in public and private sector national security careers through acquisition of subject matter expertise and geospatial analytical skills. This certificate equips students with knowledge and skills to analyze and evaluate the impact of national security-related events using geospatial science fundamentals and techniques to support decision-making processes. Students apply geospatial and national security concepts to address real-world problems with relevant datasets and directed class projects.
Program Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 |
| GEOG 3600 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| NSS 2010 | Introduction to National Security WE | 3 |
| GEOG 3400 | Environmental Remote Sensing (GEOG 3600 must be taken before GEOG 3400) | 3 |
| NSS 3050 | US Intelligence Community | 3 |
| 3 |
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| Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3) | |
| Geospatial Field Methods (3) | |
| Surveying Applications and Field Techniques II (3) | |
| Fundamentals of Programming (3) | |
| Geographic Information Systems Application Development (3) | |
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| 3 |
| National Security Area Studies (3) | |
| Intelligence Cycle and Collections (3) | |
| Statecraft and Strategy (3) | |
| Intelligence Analysis and Tradecraft (3) | |
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| GEOG 489R | Student Research in Geography | 1 |
| NSS 491R | Directed Readings and Special Projects in National Security | 1 |
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete all required credits.
2. 25% of credits must be taken at UVU.
3. Receive a C- or better in all courses with an overall grade point average of 2.5 of above.
4. Residency hours- minimum of 6 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
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| Semester 1 |
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| NSS 2010 | Introduction to National Security WE | 3 |
| GEOG 3600 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GIS 3620 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| NSS 3050 | US Intelligence Community | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| GEOG 3400 | Environmental Remote Sensing | 3 |
| NSS 301R | National Security Area Studies | 3 |
| GEOG 489R | Student Research in Geography | 1 |
| NSS 491R | Directed Readings and Special Projects in National Security | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 8 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 21 |
