Degrees & Majors

Georgia State University's Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics is designed to equip students with data analysis and quantitative reasoning skills that in are high demand by employers in public health and related fields. Open to students from any major, the program is tailored to build on the introductory statistics and quantitative methods coursework included in many graduate programs across Georgia State University. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics can be completed as a standalone certificate or embedded into other graduate coursework at GSU. Students can earn the certificate completely online.

The program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2025, but students may be able to obtain approval to begin earning credits toward the certificate in the current academic year.

Students will learn advanced descriptive and inferential techniques commonly used with health-related data. They will develop the ability to understand the differences among measurement scales and to select suitable statistical methods based on these distinctions. Students will also learn how to manage, organize, access, visualize, evaluate and analyze health-related data.

A central component of the program involves hands-on experience in data analysis using the statistical software R. Through practical exercises, students will learn to manipulate and analyze health-related data, applying advanced statistical techniques to derive actionable insights.

Students will also refine their written and oral presentation abilities to convey complex statistical concepts. This skill set will enable graduates to bridge the gap between technical analyses and practical applications.

Use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State is dedicated to making our programs affordable and accessible to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a 16-credit hour program of study. The content is nearly the same as the core courses taught in the Master of Public Health degree program.

The graduate certificate program is offered in flexible formats that are convenient for busy professionals: online, in-person or a mix of both.

You’ll gain the foundational knowledge to maintain, upgrade or advance your public health knowledge and skills or further your career. The program is specifically designed for students working in public health or professionals coming from a variety of backgrounds, including physicians, nurses, health educators, clinical research professionals, policy experts and more.

Note that applicants must possess at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution to be considered for admission.

Use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State is dedicated to making our programs affordable and accessible to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

Robinson’s M.S. in Health Administration will prepare you to succeed in multiple healthcare sectors such as health management, leadership, data analytics, health informatics, and finance. You will participate in national case competitions; complete hands-on projects with healthcare organizations; and visit local hospitals such as WellStar Health System and Grady Health System.

Application Process

• Any four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• Online application and $50 application fee
• A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
• Interview
• College transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume – work experience preferred but not required
• Additional requirements apply for international applicants

Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.

Georgia residents: $42,128
Non-Georgia residents: $49,350
Out-of-Country residents: $50,290
Nonrefundable seat deposit: $250

Tuition is subject to change. Learn more under the tuition tab below.

Our program M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education degree is for those who are pre-kindergarten through 12th grade health and physical educators.

This program will:

• Extend your content and pedagogical knowledge for improved professional practice.
• Develop leadership skills that will allow you to lead curriculum development, program administration and leadership roles at the local school level and in professional organizations at the state, regional and national level.

Built for health care professionals who are ready to specialize in the in-demand field of health informatics, the online graduate certificate in clinical health informatics is a 19 credit-hour program of study.

Health informatics brings together the design, development and adoption of information technology-based innovations in health care delivery, management and planning. By adding this graduate certificate to your resumé, you are preparing to edge out the competition as you work toward your next opportunity.

You’ll study and complete projects in healthcare data analytics, healthcare information technology, healthcare project management, and more topics that will prepare you to work at a higher level at your current job or be ready for your next role in informatics.

Georgia State graduate students in physical therapy, respiratory therapy, nutrition or occupational therapy are also encouraged to consider adding this certificate to your program of study.

Program structure: The program consists of at least two courses per semester and can be completed in 12 months (three semesters).

Improved health literacy increases health equity. Addressing health literacy reduces disparities through improved communication between patients and health consumers and those who provide health information, such as doctors or public health workers.

This online graduate certificate strengthens competencies already acquired in fields such as nursing, social work, public health and adult literacy. You will learn the importance of understandable and actionable health information, the challenges of acquiring and changing health-related behavior and the development of programs in the community for addressing low health literacy.

The online Graduate Certificate in Health Literacy combines a theoretical and practical approach to issues of health literate communication in adult education, the health professions, healthcare administration and public health.

This program is designed for :

• Adult educators
• Researchers
• Health care professionals
• Health system employees
• Public health practitioners

A significant feature of this certificate is the collaboration among scholars and practitioners in adult education, the health professions, healthcare administration and health promotion and behavior. The program gives students a systematic understanding of how health literacy impacts education, health outcomes, health communication, health promotion and behavior between and among individuals, businesses, health care entities, and traditional and digital media. These skills are critical in industry, academia, business, non-profit organizations, healthcare facilities, and government.

Health promotion is a core function of public health, and it empowers individuals and communities to play a role in preventing disease. Georgia State's Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavior focuses on theoretical and applied approaches that promote community health and disease prevention. Students will increase their knowledge and skills for planning, implementing and evaluating effective public health interventions.

The Health Promotion and Behavior Concentration focuses on behavioral, social and cultural factors that impact health-related behaviors and health disparities. It draws upon disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, communications, and ethics to plan, implement, and evaluate interventions that improve health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.

Learn more about the cost of a master’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State is dedicated to making our programs affordable and accessible to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student's future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

Take your interest in health, wellness, fitness and nutrition to the next level with an online master's degree focused on students who want careers in nutrition.

The master of science in health sciences with a concentration in nutrition is an online 36-semester hour program.

You will learn:

• The role of functional foods
• Macro- and micronutrient metabolism
• Dietary interventions that prevent and improve chronic diseases
• Nutrition research methods
• Leadership and ethics in healthcare

As a graduate, you will be able to formulate research questions, organize and test research problems, and evaluate research study results. You will be able to foster critical thinking, inquiry and professional leadership in the field. Set up your career for advancement with this degree and also engage in a framework for additional advanced degree studies in the future.

This program does not meet the requirements for becoming a registered dietitian (RD). If your interest is to become an RD, please refer to our Master of Science – Coordinated Program. If you have a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement, you can apply to our Coordinated Program, which includes the MS in Health Sciences degree and supervised practice or you can apply to the Diet To Lifestyle Dietetic Internship program and complete the fully online MS in Health Sciences degree at Georgia State.

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The graduate certificate in Heritage Preservation offers tracks in Historic Preservation and Public History.

The certificate program is open to students enrolled in graduate degree programs at Georgia State or other graduate institutions in history, architecture, planning, anthropology, geography, urban studies, public administration and real estate.