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Geosciences, M.S.
Geosciences, M.S.
Eligible for the Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Program
Beginning in Fall 2012, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Geosciences with thesis and non-thesis options will be offered. The degree will have concentrations in Geography and Geology. Students seeking this degree can have areas of focus such as environmental geosciences, geographic information science, geology, and urban studies. For the latest information about required courses, view the Department of Geosciences website.
Beginning in Fall 2012, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Geosciences with thesis and non-thesis options will be offered. The degree will have concentrations in Geography and Geology. Students seeking this degree can have areas of focus such as environmental geosciences, geographic information science, geology, and urban studies. For the latest information about required courses, view the Department of Geosciences website.German – Foreign Language Teacher Education, B.A.
German – Foreign Language Teacher Education, B.A.
Program Information The mission of the Department is to give students the opportunity to develop appropriate proficiencies in the modern and classical languages, to acquaint students with the literary and cultural productions of other countries, and to provide them the opportunity to acquire critical skills through literary and cultural analysis. For the latest information about required courses, view the Undergraduate Catalog. For more information about the Minor in German, visit the World Languages & Cultures website.
Program Information
The mission of the Department is to give students the opportunity to develop appropriate proficiencies in the modern and classical languages, to acquaint students with the literary and cultural productions of other countries, and to provide them the opportunity to acquire critical skills through literary and cultural analysis. For the latest information about required courses, view the Undergraduate Catalog. For more information about the Minor in German, visit the World Languages & Cultures website.German – Language and International Business, B.A.
German – Language and International Business, B.A.
Program Information The mission of the Department is to give students the opportunity to develop appropriate proficiencies in the modern and classical languages, to acquaint students with the literary and cultural productions of other countries, and to provide them the opportunity to acquire critical skills through literary and cultural analysis. For the latest information about required courses, view the Undergraduate Catalog. For more information about the Minor in German, visit the World Languages & Cultures website.
Program Information
The mission of the Department is to give students the opportunity to develop appropriate proficiencies in the modern and classical languages, to acquaint students with the literary and cultural productions of other countries, and to provide them the opportunity to acquire critical skills through literary and cultural analysis. For the latest information about required courses, view the Undergraduate Catalog. For more information about the Minor in German, visit the World Languages & Cultures website.German – Language, Culture, and Society, B.A.
German – Language, Culture, and Society, B.A.
Program Information The mission of the Department is to give students the opportunity to develop appropriate proficiencies in the modern and classical languages, to acquaint students with the literary and cultural productions of other countries, and to provide them the opportunity to acquire critical skills through literary and cultural analysis. For the latest information about required courses, view the Undergraduate Catalog. For more information about the Minor in German, visit the World Languages & Cultures website.
Program Information
The mission of the Department is to give students the opportunity to develop appropriate proficiencies in the modern and classical languages, to acquaint students with the literary and cultural productions of other countries, and to provide them the opportunity to acquire critical skills through literary and cultural analysis. For the latest information about required courses, view the Undergraduate Catalog. For more information about the Minor in German, visit the World Languages & Cultures website.Gerontology, B.I.S.
College of Arts & Sciences
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Gerontology will provide undergraduate students an opportunity to gain knowledge of aging across the life course through a diverse perspective. Gerontology-related courses are designed to draw on a variety of disciplines to expose students to the issues, knowledge, and research about aging processes, older people, and the complex needs of our rapidly aging society. The overarching objective is to offer a major that will provide students with a gerontological knowledge base and skills that will prepare them for career opportunities in the field of aging (e.g., entry-level professional jobs in direct services to older persons in nutrition programs, senior centers, volunteer programs, nursing homes, and residential and assisted living facilities) and/or admission to graduate and professional degree programs (e.g., such as gerontology, medicine, nursing, psychology, public administration, sociology, and social work) in which they plan to pursue a specialization in gerontology. Students interested in pursuing the BIS in Gerontology major can select either the Behavioral and Social Sciences or Health and Health Services Allied Field.
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Gerontology will provide undergraduate students an opportunity to gain knowledge of aging across the life course through a diverse perspective. Gerontology-related courses are designed to draw on a variety of disciplines to expose students to the issues, knowledge, and research about aging processes, older people, and the complex needs of our rapidly aging society. The overarching objective is to offer a major that will provide students with a gerontological knowledge base and skills that will prepare them for career opportunities in the field of aging (e.g., entry-level professional jobs in direct services to older persons in nutrition programs, senior centers, volunteer programs, nursing homes, and residential and assisted living facilities) and/or admission to graduate and professional degree programs (e.g., such as gerontology, medicine, nursing, psychology, public administration, sociology, and social work) in which they plan to pursue a specialization in gerontology. Students interested in pursuing the BIS in Gerontology major can select either the Behavioral and Social Sciences or Health and Health Services Allied Field.Gerontology, G.Cert.
College of Arts & Sciences
A Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at Georgia State University is designed for students preparing for careers in the aging field and professionals already working in areas such as health care, social services, recreation and leisure, government, and business. Applicants to this program include people changing careers, re-entering the workforce, or seeking an additional expertise. The certificate program is a 18-semester-hour interdisciplinary curriculum. It provides in-depth exposure to the issues, knowledge, and research about aging processes, older people, and the needs of an aging population. The program is designed to integrate knowledge of gerontology into students’ own disciplinary fields. The Graduate Certificate may be earned concurrently with a Master’s or doctoral degree or independently by those who hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree. For the latest information about required courses, view the Gerontology Institute website.
A Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at Georgia State University is designed for students preparing for careers in the aging field and professionals already working in areas such as health care, social services, recreation and leisure, government, and business. Applicants to this program include people changing careers, re-entering the workforce, or seeking an additional expertise. The certificate program is a 18-semester-hour interdisciplinary curriculum. It provides in-depth exposure to the issues, knowledge, and research about aging processes, older people, and the needs of an aging population. The program is designed to integrate knowledge of gerontology into students’ own disciplinary fields. The Graduate Certificate may be earned concurrently with a Master’s or doctoral degree or independently by those who hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree. For the latest information about required courses, view the Gerontology Institute website.Gerontology, M.A.
Gerontology, M.A.
Eligible for the Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Program
College of Arts & Sciences
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Gerontology program at Georgia State University is designed for students preparing for leadership positions in the field of aging and those interested in becoming gerontological researchers. Students who study gerontology come from a wide variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) education, social work, nursing, exercise science, sociology, religious studies, and psychology. The M.A. program has an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides an in-depth exposure to the issues, knowledge, and research about aging processes, older people, and the needs of an aging population. The program is designed for both full-time and part-time students. Full time students can complete this 36 semester hour program in two years. For the latest information about required courses, view the Department of Gerontology website.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Gerontology program at Georgia State University is designed for students preparing for leadership positions in the field of aging and those interested in becoming gerontological researchers. Students who study gerontology come from a wide variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) education, social work, nursing, exercise science, sociology, religious studies, and psychology. The M.A. program has an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides an in-depth exposure to the issues, knowledge, and research about aging processes, older people, and the needs of an aging population. The program is designed for both full-time and part-time students. Full time students can complete this 36 semester hour program in two years. For the latest information about required courses, view the Department of Gerontology website.Gerontology, U.Cert.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Gerontology is designed to prepare students for advanced study in gerontology and for entry into aging-related career fields. The 18-semester-hour curriculum provides foundational knowledge of the biological, psychological, and sociological dimensions of aging; health care organization and delivery; social service programs available to older persons; and contemporary aging policy issues. Through course work and internship experiences, students gain specialized knowledge and skills that prepare them for our rapidly aging society and will allow them to work with an increasingly diverse population of older adults in a variety of contexts and settings including, but not limited to: government; not for profit agencies; private industry; volunteer organization; recreation programs; senior citizen centers; the health care industry; nursing homes; and senior living facilities. For the latest information about required courses, view the Department of Gerontology website.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Gerontology is designed to prepare students for advanced study in gerontology and for entry into aging-related career fields. The 18-semester-hour curriculum provides foundational knowledge of the biological, psychological, and sociological dimensions of aging; health care organization and delivery; social service programs available to older persons; and contemporary aging policy issues. Through course work and internship experiences, students gain specialized knowledge and skills that prepare them for our rapidly aging society and will allow them to work with an increasingly diverse population of older adults in a variety of contexts and settings including, but not limited to: government; not for profit agencies; private industry; volunteer organization; recreation programs; senior citizen centers; the health care industry; nursing homes; and senior living facilities. For the latest information about required courses, view the Department of Gerontology website.Global Studies, B.I.S.
The Global Studies Program prepares students to be globally aware and competent in their chosen careers. In addition to focusing on global opportunities and pressing challenges, students develop deep regional concentration in a particular area of focus including Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America. The degree is designed so that students can create their own tailored curriculum while gaining broad competencies in global issues and world languages. Internship experiences may be undertaken only after completing at least 21 hours of credit in the concentration area.
The Global Studies Program prepares students to be globally aware and competent in their chosen careers. In addition to focusing on global opportunities and pressing challenges, students develop deep regional concentration in a particular area of focus including Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America. The degree is designed so that students can create their own tailored curriculum while gaining broad competencies in global issues and world languages. Internship experiences may be undertaken only after completing at least 21 hours of credit in the concentration area.Graphic Design Concentration, B.F.A. in Studio
After a successful application to the BFA program, all Graphic Design students must complete a Senior Portfolio Review and must participate in a Senior Exit Exhibition. Students must also present an academic evaluation form, obtained from the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Academic Assistance, for review. Students learn graphic design principles through problem solving. The program encourages students to meld the practical aspects of applied design creatively with more abstract issues of personal exploration, social consciousness, and individual life goals. The implementation of historical knowledge, contemporary cultural issues, conceptual and philosophical research, and media experimentation is fundamental to the graphic design experience at Georgia State University. The business of graphic design and the practical aspects of the profession are also key elements of the program. Students participate in internships with local, regional, national, and international firms, which provide them with a firm footing for their careers once they leave GSU. In addition to the permanent faculty, the program uses a diverse and rotating staff of guest instructors, each a prominent member of the professional design community. The professional teaching staff provides an important bridge between the academic program and the professional community. For the latest information about required courses, visit the Ernest G. Welch School of Art @ Design website.
After a successful application to the BFA program, all Graphic Design students must complete a Senior Portfolio Review and must participate in a Senior Exit Exhibition. Students must also present an academic evaluation form, obtained from the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Academic Assistance, for review. Students learn graphic design principles through problem solving. The program encourages students to meld the practical aspects of applied design creatively with more abstract issues of personal exploration, social consciousness, and individual life goals. The implementation of historical knowledge, contemporary cultural issues, conceptual and philosophical research, and media experimentation is fundamental to the graphic design experience at Georgia State University. The business of graphic design and the practical aspects of the profession are also key elements of the program. Students participate in internships with local, regional, national, and international firms, which provide them with a firm footing for their careers once they leave GSU. In addition to the permanent faculty, the program uses a diverse and rotating staff of guest instructors, each a prominent member of the professional design community. The professional teaching staff provides an important bridge between the academic program and the professional community. For the latest information about required courses, visit the Ernest G. Welch School of Art @ Design website.Health Administration, M.S.H.A.
Health Administration, M.S.H.A.
Eligible for the Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Program
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
All the right ingredients Our curriculum provides the depth and breadth students need to become leaders in sectors like health management, data analytics, finance and human resource management. Experiential learning To complement the curriculum, students participate in various experiential learning opportunities such as national case competitions; community projects with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and MedShare; and site visits to WellStar Health System, Grady Health System and other industry leaders. Esteemed member Georgia State University is one of 13 member institutions in the Business School Alliance for Health Management (BAHM), along with Yale, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt. Through BAHM, students can access doctoral student webinars, the BAHM-sponsored Healthcare Management Journal, student case competitions and the online BAHM community. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.
All the right ingredients
Our curriculum provides the depth and breadth students need to become leaders in sectors like health management, data analytics, finance and human resource management.Experiential learning
To complement the curriculum, students participate in various experiential learning opportunities such as national case competitions; community projects with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and MedShare; and site visits to WellStar Health System, Grady Health System and other industry leaders.Esteemed member
Georgia State University is one of 13 member institutions in the Business School Alliance for Health Management (BAHM), along with Yale, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt. Through BAHM, students can access doctoral student webinars, the BAHM-sponsored Healthcare Management Journal, student case competitions and the online BAHM community. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.Health and Physical Education, B.S.E.
College of Education & Human Development
The health and physical education bachelor’s degree program is designed for students interested in coaching or who want to obtain certification to teach. The teacher certification concentration is designed to prepare graduates for a teaching career in kindergarten through 12th grade schools. After completing a series of activity and content classes, students will have the opportunity to complete methods of teaching classes in four settings (elementary, secondary, adapted physical education and health education) prior to student teaching. The sport coaching concentration prepares sport coaching, physical activity, and heath and wellness professionals to work in community sport and movement settings. These settings include early childhood through later adulthood. This concentration does not lead to initial teacher certification.
The health and physical education bachelor’s degree program is designed for students interested in coaching or who want to obtain certification to teach. The teacher certification concentration is designed to prepare graduates for a teaching career in kindergarten through 12th grade schools. After completing a series of activity and content classes, students will have the opportunity to complete methods of teaching classes in four settings (elementary, secondary, adapted physical education and health education) prior to student teaching. The sport coaching concentration prepares sport coaching, physical activity, and heath and wellness professionals to work in community sport and movement settings. These settings include early childhood through later adulthood. This concentration does not lead to initial teacher certification.Health and Physical Education, M.A.T.
College of Education & Human Development
If you’re looking to teach in health and physical education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade settings, our master of arts in teaching in health and physical education is designed for you. While in the program, students learn the content knowledge required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for certification in health and physical education and graduates are eligible for the induction teaching certificate in Georgia.
If you’re looking to teach in health and physical education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade settings, our master of arts in teaching in health and physical education is designed for you. While in the program, students learn the content knowledge required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for certification in health and physical education and graduates are eligible for the induction teaching certificate in Georgia.Health and Physical Education, M.Ed.
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.
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.
Health Informatics, M.B.A.
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
The goal of the MBA concentration in health informatics is to provide students with specialized skills to improve healthcare services enabled by information technology. Such improvements focus on the information-intensive nature of healthcare institutions and processes to increase the quality and reduce the cost of healthcare services. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.
The goal of the MBA concentration in health informatics is to provide students with specialized skills to improve healthcare services enabled by information technology. Such improvements focus on the information-intensive nature of healthcare institutions and processes to increase the quality and reduce the cost of healthcare services. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.Health Sciences – Nutrition Concentration, M.S.
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
The Master of Science with a major in Health Sciences and a concentration in Nutrition is an online 36-semester hour program. Students that graduate from this program are able to formulate research questions, organize and test research problems, and evaluate research study results. Graduates foster critical thinking, inquiry, and professional leadership in the field. Students receive advanced study in nutrition and engage in a framework for additional advanced degree study that enhances career development. For the latest information about required courses, view the Department of Nutrition website.
The Master of Science with a major in Health Sciences and a concentration in Nutrition is an online 36-semester hour program. Students that graduate from this program are able to formulate research questions, organize and test research problems, and evaluate research study results. Graduates foster critical thinking, inquiry, and professional leadership in the field. Students receive advanced study in nutrition and engage in a framework for additional advanced degree study that enhances career development. For the latest information about required courses, view the Department of Nutrition website.