Degrees & Majors
Choose from dozens of nationally ranked and recognized programs and more than 250 majors, minors and pathways at Georgia State offering the widest variety of fields of study.
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The information shared here is intended to provide an overview of Georgia State’s offerings. For details on admissions requirements, tuition, courses and more please refer to the university catalogs.
Mathematics, B.S./M.S.
Mathematics, B.S./M.S.
This dual-degree program enables qualified students to enroll in graduate courses late in their undergraduate program and apply the coursework toward the bachelor’s and master’s programs. This allows students to earn a B.S. and M.S. in five years, typically saving a year of time and tuition dollars.
This Georgia State University B.S./M.S. program offers students the ability to get an M.S. in mathematics with a concentration in statistics or an M.S. in mathematics with no concentration.
Students of mathematics and statistics enjoy high-paying job opportunities in a wide range of fields and are also well prepared for further study at the graduate level in mathematics, statistics and other fields.
Mathematics, M.S.
The Georgia State University Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs in mathematics provide education at the graduate level in algebra, analysis, applied mathematics and statistics. The curriculum offers an optimal balance among the broad range of statistical techniques, mathematical methods and computation.
Students can pursue a general course of study or one of six areas of concentration:
- Bioinformatics
- Biostatistics
- Discrete Mathematics
- Scientific Computing
- Statistics
- Statistics and Allied Field
The concentrations in statistics are programs for students pursuing careers as professional statisticians in industry, business or government. These programs also provide advanced training in applied statistics for those who are already working in areas that use statistics.
The concentrations in discrete mathematics and scientific computing are for students who wish to combine their study of mathematics with selected areas in discrete mathematics and computer science.
MBA
Robinson College of Business
Robinson’s MBA will equip you with not only business acumen but also a relevant, interdisciplinary skill set that is tailored to your career goals. Examples: analytics consulting, digital transformation, fintech, and social entrepreneurship. Choose from a business administration or STEM-designated business analysis major.
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 is valuable but not required.
- Additional requirements apply for international applicants
Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.
Tuition
Georgia residents: $43,650
Non-Georgia residents: $48,000
Tuition is subject to change. Learn more under the tuition tab below.
MBA/Master of Health Administration
Robinson College of Business
Robinson’s MBA/Master of Health Administration dual degree will prepare you for a managerial position in a healthcare or business organization. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
Application Process
- Online application and $50 application fee
- A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
- 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.
Tuition
Average Yearly Cost
Georgia residents: $15,519
Non-Georgia residents: $35,858
Nonrefundable seat deposit: $250
Tuition is subject to change.
Out-of-state applicants may be eligible for in-state tuition through the Academic Common Market. Please see the Southern Regional Education Board for more information.
Medical Sciences in Biology, M.S.
The Master of Biology Medical Sciences Program (MBMS) is designed to help students be better prepared to apply to medical school and succeed in the tough first year of coursework.
Students who have completed a bachelor's degree often encounter a “gap year” prior to applying to med school. They often need additional coursework and advising to enhance their application and make them more competitive in the selection process. Once they enter medical school, students often struggle with their first year of studies and wish they had taken key pre-med courses. The program consists of 32 credit hours of relevant courses that teach concepts and skills central to the practice of medicine.
The MBMS program focuses on:
- Mastery of specific pre-med coursework that simulates first year medical school courses,
- Advisement with the medical school application process, and
- A capstone course that focuses on internships and clinical research.
For more information on the program, explore our frequently asked questions.
Not planning to apply for medical school? For information about the M.S. in Biology program, go to https://cas.gsu.edu/program/biology-ms/.
Middle Level Education, M.A.T.
Middle-level educators in grades 4-8 are responsible for teaching intellectual skills and knowledge while attending to specific adolescent developmental needs in two of the following content areas: English language arts, mathematics, science and/or social studies. Our urban communities need highly skilled, compassionate and advocacy-oriented Middle Level teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity. Middle Level teachers create learning environments that develop learners’ opportunities across several content areas:
- In Georgia State University English Language Arts, teachers teach reading literature, writing for multiple audiences, expressing ideas and opinions in speech and interpersonal communication and exploring the potential of the arts in language arts.
- In Mathematics, teachers enable students to learn mathematics by engaging them in mathematical practices and using critical thinking to make sense of core mathematical ideas.
- In Science, teachers enable students to learn science by thinking critically, engaging them in scientific practices and using core science ideas to make sense of phenomena from the natural world.
- In Social Studies, teachers develop young citizens who can participate in our democracy and the global community by thinking critically in history, geography, political science and economics content areas.
This program leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Middle Level Education and a renewable (T5) Induction Certificate in Georgia.
Education programs leading to professional licensure or certification (nursing, education, social work, counseling, accounting, allied health professions, etc.) may require additional approval from separate licensing boards, depending on the state. Students who live or plan to live outside Georgia and are considering a professional program should contact the appropriate board in their state of residency prior to beginning a course of study. To help students find the best-known contact information for the appropriate state licensing board and for a list of Georgia State program contacts, visit the Student Consumer Information website.
Music, Dual B.Mu./M.Mu. Program
Music, Dual B.Mu./M.Mu. Program
The School of Music offers a dual Bachelor of Music and Master of Music program for all Performance concentrations, Jazz Studies, Composition and Piano Pedagogy. The dual-degree opportunity enables qualified students to enroll in graduate courses late in their undergraduate program and apply the coursework toward both the bachelor’s and master’s programs. The program is designed to take five years to complete.
Students must be formally accepted into the dual-degree program by the school and the College of the Arts to be able to take graduate courses as an undergraduate. Acceptance into the dual program does not constitute admission to the master’s program. Students must fulfill regular graduate admissions requirements and apply for the master’s program following college processes.
Through the dual-degree programs, highly talented and qualified students will have the opportunity to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years. If determined to be qualified by typical admission measures, students can begin taking coursework toward the designated master’s degree program while still completing their final year of bachelor’s work. Admission to the graduate program is provisional, contingent upon successful completion of the bachelor’s degree, maintenance of the required 3.5 GPA and performance in the graduate-level courses taken during the bachelor’s degree.
Neuroscience, B.S./M.S.
Neuroscience, B.S./M.S.
The Georgia State University Neuroscience Institute offers a combined bachelor of science and master of science degree in neuroscience, allowing students to save a year of time and tuition as compared to pursuing the degrees separately.
This five-year program is for neuroscience undergraduates who are deeply interested in the field and seeking to gain research experience as they prepare for graduate or professional school, or for students looking for additional education in neuroscience to leverage for biomedical-based careers.
The first three years match our B.S. in Neuroscience program, with the fourth and fifth years including additional M.S.-level course requirements and research experiences. Students must also produce a thesis or non-thesis project, which is developed in collaboration with a faculty research mentor.
Neuroscience, M.S.
Our stand-alone M.S. Neuroscience degree is offered to students who are seeking graduate training without necessarily planning to pursue a doctoral degree. Students receive training via academic coursework, research, teaching and outreach activities. Our program emphasizes the research aspect of graduate training and so all MS students must either complete a capstone project or successfully conduct and defend an approved thesis. The thesis option is only recommended for students that are interested in eventually pursuing a doctoral degree.
Graduate students in the Neuroscience Institute receive interdisciplinary training by working with Core Neuroscience Faculty and more than 50 Associate Faculty from other departments, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Education, Mathematics, Public Health, Psychology, Philosophy and Physics. Students can obtain training in a wide range of research methodologies, and have the opportunity to teach and attend journal clubs, seminars and distinguished speaker series.
Students can train in:
- behavioral neuroscience and neuroendocrinology,
- neurogenomics and genetics,
- neuroimmunology and cardiometabolic diseases,
- computational neuroscience,
- neuroethics, and
- primate behavior and cognition.
Non-degree Licensure Program in Music Education
The total course work typically requires two years of enrollment, including student teaching. For students holding a Bachelor of Music or Master’s degree, and who do not need the instrumental techniques courses, the program typically requires four semesters, about 33 credit hours. For those students holding a Bachelor of Arts degree, the program typically requires six semesters totaling 37+ credit hours. Following assessment of background and proficiencies, the music education faculty will plan a program of study for each admitted student. Admission to the graduate program does not assure admission to the licensure program.
The mission of the Georgia State School of Music is to preserve, promote and advance humanity’s rich and expanding tradition of artistic music-making through performance, composition, education and research in accordance with the urban and global initiatives of the university.
The graduate programs in the School of Music offer unparalleled opportunities in one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. The school enrolls about 90 students in Master of Music degree programs, Artist Certificate programs, and Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs in music education.
Students have the opportunity to work with an internationally acclaimed faculty of 40 full-time and 24 part-time faculty in concentrations such as performance, pedagogy, music education, conducting, composition and jazz studies.
Nursing Post-master's Certificate
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
Add expertise in a second or third nursing specialty after you’ve earned your M.S.N. or D.N.P.
The online post-master's certificate is available for:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
This type of certificate will expand your career opportunities by giving you additional nursing specialty skills and expertise.
Students will attend a required week-long experience on campus at the start of the program and required in-person skills testing throughout the program.
*See the curriculum tab below for additional courses required for prerequisites.
Nursing, M.S.
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
The Georgia State online master of science in nursing (M.S.) provides a path to becoming an advanced practice nurse and prepares you for specialized care settings and leadership roles. If you seek to advance, this program will prepare you to implement and evaluate innovative nursing and healthcare information approaches, including interprofessional care coordination, patient quality teams and safety teams at all levels.
Choose your nurse practitioner specialty area:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
We invite applicants with bachelor’s degrees in nursing and offer an R.N. to M.S. bridge program.
Earning a master's degree in nursing opens new career avenues for registered nurses and expands their impact on the U.S. healthcare system. You will learn alongside expert clinicians and systems administrators to prepare for advanced practice nursing roles and leadership positions.
Georgia State’s School of Nursing is the only nursing college in Georgia that offers the full spectrum of nursing education, from associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Although you will learn primarily online, our downtown campus location and the extensive healthcare network will be highly advantageous. We know you are working full-time and balancing many obligations as you consider returning to school. Our commitment to you is that your success matters to us. We will support you every step of your journey.
Nursing, R.N. to M.S.
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
The online R.N. to M.S. bridge program allows registered nurses with considerable practice experience and an associate degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program to take advantage of this streamlined approach to obtain their graduate degree.
Candidates must have a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse. Two years of experience is preferred.
You will need to complete additional prerequisite* undergraduate coursework before taking any master’s level nursing courses.
*See additional course information in the “Additional Information” tab for prerequisite information.
You also will need to have a clinical site arrangement one semester before registering for one of the prerequisite courses (Caring for Families and Communities). We will work with you to plan for this and discuss the courses you need to progress toward your M.S. in nursing. Georgia State is well known for our work in student success, and that includes support at each stage of your journey through your graduate work.
Once you begin your master’s level coursework, you will be heading toward a nurse practitioner specialty in one of four areas:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners tend to earn more and are given more leadership responsibilities in their organizations.
As a Georgia State student, you will be part of the only nursing college in Georgia that offers the full spectrum of nursing education from associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees (including D.N.P. and Ph.D.) and access to a range of healthcare organizations. Georgia State nursing faculty are committed to your success, and we want to be a convenient, affordable education partner throughout your nursing career.
Online English Education, M.Ed.
The Online Master's in English Education Program at Georgia State University is your golden ticket to explore the in-depth knowledge of English language arts. Designed for modern educators, this program incorporates a flexible, innovative learning platform accessible anytime, anywhere.
Take a leap forward in your teaching career by acquiring an advanced understanding of English literature, language, and composition with our well-structured Master's in English Education program. This online program enables you to weave your professional commitments around a flexible study schedule.
The Online Master of Education in English Education at Georgia State University encompasses a rich, diverse curriculum. Learn from the best as our experienced faculty share their insights on diverse English literature, comprehensive language studies, and impactful teaching methodologies. Our curriculum is meticulously designed to ensure you have the resources to meet the challenges of today's dynamic educational environment.
The English Education master’s degree prepares you to:
- Teach English as a second language
- Teach writing and composition
- Conduct research in English education
- Engage in continuous professional development
- Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
Online Learning Design and Development, Graduate Certificate
Online learning design is a high-demand field. Whether you want to learn how to develop multimedia assets or create e-Learning curriculum for your company, this 12-hour online graduate certificate in online learning design and development will make you career-ready.
Georgia State alumni are working in a wide variety of education, training and development areas, including the non-profit and military sectors.
The curriculum is centered on the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate and manage e-Learning programs. If you already work in the field, you will put the concepts to work right away in your job. Through a combination of classroom and practical activities, this program provides participants with the opportunity to design, produce and evaluate eLearning activities that make effective use of best practices and industry standards of development.
Online Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement
The Teacher Support and Coaching (TSC) Endorsement Program in Early Childhood and Elementary Education is one of six endorsements offered through the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
The TSC Endorsement is embedded in the M.Ed. Elementary Education program as one of the eight concentrations offered to students. In addition, graduate students may elect to earn a stand-alone endorsement in TSC by enrolling and successfully completing: ECE 8400 Teacher Development and ECE 8680 Internship in Teacher Support.
Candidates must have three years of teaching experience to be eligible to enroll in the six (6) hours of Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement courses.
One content course focuses on developing a deep and broad knowledge of research on teacher development, induction and retention including the:
- conditions and contexts that may inhibit or promote teacher knowledge, growth and change
- professional learning needs of teachers across their career lifespan
- productive coaching activities
One internship course provides an authentic residency that focuses on coaching and mentoring teacher candidates and other early-career teachers.
Philosophy, M.A.
Georgia State has one of the most highly regarded terminal M.A. programs in philosophy in the country, with strong placement into prestigious Ph.D. programs and a lauded teacher-training program.
In addition, the department has developed three areas of research strength:
- Social, legal and political philosophy
- Neurophilosophy and empirically informed philosophy of mind
- History of philosophy
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, M.I.S.
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, College of Arts & Sciences
The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) prepares students for a range of careers in government, public service, entrepreneurship and the corporate world.
Georgia State's program helps students become familiar with, and capable of contributing to, ongoing debates about the nature of good political and economic institutions, as well as the policies and practices best suited for creating and sustaining them. Students develop the intellectual skills of the social scientist who seeks to understand how social, political and economic institutions operate and are interrelated, and the moral philosopher who seeks to critically evaluate these institutions and the social world more generally, in relation to how they ought to operate.
Historically, philosophy, political science and economics were deeply connected. The intellectual father of modern economics, Adam Smith, was a philosopher concerned with moral and political philosophy. PPE, as a contemporary academic field of study, began at Oxford University in 1920 and has spread across the English-speaking world.