Degrees & Majors

The dual MPH-Ph.D. program in Public Health and Community Psychology provides professional and graduate students with a solid and well-rounded background across both disciplines. Successful candidates will earn a master of public health degree (MPH) upon completion of the graduate health behavior & promotion concentration or the epidemiology concentration offered by the School of Public Health and a doctor of philosophy degree (Ph.D.) upon completion of the community psychology concentration. The program enables students to complete both degrees in less time than pursuing them separately.

Because health is determined by a complex interplay of biology, genetics, lifestyle, environmental factors, social and political conditions, multi-disciplinary professional expertise is needed to address the growing challenges to the public’s health and welfare. Community psychology and public health professionals attempt to address these conditions but take different yet complementary approaches.

Many community psychology professionals work within public health with a focus on fostering social change and activism, reducing oppression and promoting empowerment while public health professionals focus on assessing prevalence and incidence, identifying risk and protective factors, and changing individual health behavior.

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The Georgia State Department of Computer Science offers a combined bachelor of science and master of science degree in computer science, allowing students to save a year of time and tuition as compared to pursuing the degrees separately.

Students in the 4+1 program can enjoy several advantages, in addition to earning a bachelor’s and master’s in as little as five years:

• GRE is waived.
• Likely receive a tuition waiver for the year of graduate studies.
• Likely receive a stipend for the year of graduate studies.
• Use HOPE and/or Pell Grant funds for the 12 credit hours counting toward your B.S. and M.S. degrees.
• Increase your earning potential with the master’s level credential.

Find out more details about the M.S. in Computer Science program.

The Georgia State University Computer Science Ph.D. program offers educational and research opportunities for students in a wide variety of research and technology areas, including:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Bioinformatics
• Health Informatics
• Computer Architecture
• Database
• Data Mining
• Big Data
• Graphics and Visualization
• Networks
• Security and Privacy
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Cyber Physical Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Programming Languages
• Algorithms
• Simulation and Software Engineering

Concentrations in Bioinformatics and Security & Privacy are available.

The department encourages applications from technology and teaching professionals and those with non-computer science but closely related degrees. Pursuing the Ph.D. program part-time is possible, so working professionals are encouraged to consider applying.

The Master of Science Analytics (M.S.A.) in Data Science and Analytics with a Concentration in Big Data and Machine Learning at Georgia State University blends advanced coursework in data science and machine learning with practical applications designed to meet the demands of today's data-driven world.

The field of data science lies at the intersection of computer science, statistical methodologies, and a wide range of application domains, focusing on the generation, processing, and analysis of vast amounts of data. This program is specifically designed to train professionals in the rapidly growing field of data science, equipping them with the skills needed to transform big data into actionable insights.

The field of data science and analytics, particularly in the context of big data and machine learning, is profoundly influenced by technological advancements and the increasing importance of data-driven decision-making. The MSA Data Science and Analytics program at Georgia State University focuses on these critical aspects, including:

• The role of big data in contemporary analytics.
• The impact of machine learning and data science on various industries.
• Strategies for effective data management and analysis.
• Understanding the ethical implications and responsibilities in data science.

The MSA in Data Science and Analytics prepares you to:

• Lead and manage data-driven projects in diverse sectors.
• Apply critical thinking to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
• Adhere to ethical standards in data handling and analysis.
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques for data analysis and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse team and stakeholders in data-centric environments.

The certificate in data science is designed to help meet the demand for computer scientists trained in managing large data sets, developing and utilizing computer systems/software to process data, extracting knowledge or insights from data in various forms and modeling predictive analytics.

Generating and collecting data has become ubiquitous with the proliferation of social networks and mobile computing, along with emerging areas such as the Internet of Things and cyber sensing and networking technologies. Businesses and industries are striving to use data analytics, data mining, machine learning and statistical models to make better data-driven decisions using vast amounts of data.

The certificate in data science consists of 16 credit hours at the 4000 level from a restricted set of courses. Students in the program are typically declared as computer science majors to meet the requirements of this certificate. See the course catalog for more details.

Georgia State University's Digital Humanities interdisciplinary certificate program prepares students with the skills to navigate the intersection of technology and the humanities by combining traditional studies in critical thinking, communication and cultural analysis with modern digital tools. Students earning a Digital Humanities certificate will be well-positioned for a wide range of careers that blend technology with humanistic inquiry.

The program’s interdisciplinary approach provides valuable skills for careers in media, digital content creation and communication. In fields like education and academia, students can pursue roles in digital pedagogy, online course design or archival work that require knowledge of digital preservation and curation. The program also prepares students for roles in tech industries, such as user experience (UX) design, web development, data analysis and digital marketing, that rely on a strong understanding of human behavior and cultural trends.

English majors study language and literature alongside the craft of writing, developing skills considered integral to education in the humanities and prized by employers around the world. We examine language, literature and culture in ways that help communities connect with broader audiences, expand access to knowledge and address pressing social issues.

Undergraduate coursework in English guides students in thinking critically, reading widely and writing imaginatively. Many classes also explore practices that are not, strictly speaking, “writing” at all, such as oral compositions, hypertexts, podcasts and folk art.

At Georgia State, English majors can select from several areas of concentration:

• Literature,
• Rhetoric and Composition,
• Creative Writing,
• Pre-education and
• British-American Joint Studies (partnership with Northumbria University)

Majors in each concentration complete their course of study with a focused Senior Seminar that invites students to demonstrate their abilities as writers and thinkers working in a specific discipline.

Students interested in earning a bachelor's and master's in English at Georgia State University can save time and tuition dollars through the dual-degree program. Qualified, full-time students can complete both programs in just five years. The accelerated path to a graduate degree affords graduates an advantage in competitive career fields and a richer grasp of their chosen specialty. The dual-degree program also offers students interested in earning a Ph.D. intensive preparation for doctoral study.

The department offers two dual-degree programs:

— Dual B.A./M.A. in Literary Studies
— Dual B.A./M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition

Both programs allow English majors to enroll in graduate courses late in their undergraduate program and apply the coursework toward both the bachelor’s and master’s programs.

We offer the largest Rhetoric & Composition program in the Southeast, with eight specialized faculty members in rhetoric, composition, digital media and communication, writing center theories and pedagogies, and language studies.

Within our distinctive curriculum, students can combine areas of interest across historical periods, current composition studies, rhetorical theory, visual and digital rhetoric, new and emerging media, advanced academic writing, language studies, writing center studies, writing program administration, and professional writing. No other university in Georgia offers these comprehensive graduate academic programs in rhetoric and composition. We provide internship opportunities for graduate students with our department publications, nonprofits, and other Atlanta-based organizations, and we offer mentoring and training in the teaching of writing and writing program leadership.

The Writing Studio is an on-campus tutoring and teaching site serving Georgia State students from all majors and providing our graduate students with an active academic research site where they can pursue theses in writing center strategies and pedagogy. Graduate student staff members have presented conference papers, published articles, book chapters and book reviews, and have received International Writing Center Association Research Grants.

Writing Across the Curriculum is a faculty development program geared toward helping faculty use learner-centered, active pedagogical strategies for developing all students’ writing and communication abilities across the undergraduate curriculum. Its faculty participants have made significant contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning.