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For students enrolled in the M.A./J.D. dual degree program, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Philosophy will allow nine semester hours of qualifying law courses with a grade of B or better to be credited toward the requirements for the M.A. Georgia State Law will permit up to nine semester hours of qualifying philosophy courses with a grade of B or better to be credited toward the requirements for the J.D. No credit hours for M.A. course work will be applied toward J.D. requirements until the M.A. is awarded. Students can satisfy this requirement by completing both degree requirements simultaneously or by completing the degree requirements for the M.A. first. Similarly, no credit hours of J.D. course work will be applied toward M.A. requirements until the J.D. is awarded. Students can satisfy this requirement by completing both degree requirements simultaneously or by completing the degree requirements for the J.D. first. A law student must earn 90 semester hours of credit to qualify for the J.D. The College of Law does not permit enrollment in the joint degree program after a student has completed more than 20 semester hours M.A. course work. After students have been admitted to both programs and have declared their intent to enter the joint program, they must, at first opportunity, complete the first 31 semester hours of required courses in the J.D. program. After the first 31 required semester hours of law are complete, enrollment in either college or both concurrently is permitted. The J.D. must be completed within six years of initial enrollment in the J.D. program. Questions about that J.D./M.A.? Contact William Edmundson, Regents Professor of Law and professor of philosophy. For the latest information about required courses, view the College of Law website.
For students enrolled in the M.A./J.D. dual degree program, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Philosophy will allow nine semester hours of qualifying law courses with a grade of B or better to be credited toward the requirements for the M.A. Georgia State Law will permit up to nine semester hours of qualifying philosophy courses with a grade of B or better to be credited toward the requirements for the J.D. No credit hours for M.A. course work will be applied toward J.D. requirements until the M.A. is awarded. Students can satisfy this requirement by completing both degree requirements simultaneously or by completing the degree requirements for the M.A. first. Similarly, no credit hours of J.D. course work will be applied toward M.A. requirements until the J.D. is awarded. Students can satisfy this requirement by completing both degree requirements simultaneously or by completing the degree requirements for the J.D. first. A law student must earn 90 semester hours of credit to qualify for the J.D. The College of Law does not permit enrollment in the joint degree program after a student has completed more than 20 semester hours M.A. course work. After students have been admitted to both programs and have declared their intent to enter the joint program, they must, at first opportunity, complete the first 31 semester hours of required courses in the J.D. program. After the first 31 required semester hours of law are complete, enrollment in either college or both concurrently is permitted. The J.D. must be completed within six years of initial enrollment in the J.D. program. Questions about that J.D./M.A.? Contact William Edmundson, Regents Professor of Law and professor of philosophy. For the latest information about required courses, view the College of Law website.Law and Public Health, J.D./M.P.H.
College of Law, School of Public Health
To participate in the J.D./M.P.H. dual degree program, you must apply separately for admission to the College of Law and the School of Public Health. You are strongly encouraged to apply to both programs simultaneously. However, there is some opportunity to apply and enroll in the dual degree program after admission to only one of the schools, if you have not proceeded too far in that school’s program. You must take the LSAT to apply to the College of Law. The School of Public Health will accept the LSAT in lieu of the GRE. Admission into one program does not presume admission to the other. Learn more at clhs.law.gsu.edu. Questions about the J.D./M.P.H.? Contact Stacie Kershner (J.D. ’08), associate director for the Center for Law, Health & Society. For the latest information about required courses, view the College of Law website.
To participate in the J.D./M.P.H. dual degree program, you must apply separately for admission to the College of Law and the School of Public Health. You are strongly encouraged to apply to both programs simultaneously. However, there is some opportunity to apply and enroll in the dual degree program after admission to only one of the schools, if you have not proceeded too far in that school’s program. You must take the LSAT to apply to the College of Law. The School of Public Health will accept the LSAT in lieu of the GRE. Admission into one program does not presume admission to the other. Learn more at clhs.law.gsu.edu. Questions about the J.D./M.P.H.? Contact Stacie Kershner (J.D. ’08), associate director for the Center for Law, Health & Society. For the latest information about required courses, view the College of Law website.Law and Society, B.I.S.
This program emphasizes the social sciences and humanities perspectives of the law. Drawing on the disciplines of political science, sociology, history, English, philosophy, psychology, criminal justice, and business law, the Law and Society area of concentration offers the student a broad liberal but non-professional background in law. It is a viable option for pre-law students. For students interested in the program, please contact the program coordinator or the Department of Political Science (404-413-6159).
This program emphasizes the social sciences and humanities perspectives of the law. Drawing on the disciplines of political science, sociology, history, English, philosophy, psychology, criminal justice, and business law, the Law and Society area of concentration offers the student a broad liberal but non-professional background in law. It is a viable option for pre-law students. For students interested in the program, please contact the program coordinator or the Department of Political Science (404-413-6159).Literacy Coach, Graduate Certificate
Our literacy coach certificate addresses the growing need to support classroom teachers serving diverse populations. There is an increased demand for embedded professional development, as well as coaching and mentoring in school settings. The demand for school-based literacy coaches has increased over the past few years. The certificate program focuses on specialized coursework to prepare teachers to serve as highly qualified teacher/coaches equipped to collaborate across classrooms, with school administrators, parents and community representatives to improve student achievement. The Literacy Coach/Instructional Facilitator certificate program is an 18-hour program of study for students who already have a master’s degree or a minimum of nine hours of appropriate reading coursework. This training is restricted to those already employed as a literacy coach in a school setting.
Our literacy coach certificate addresses the growing need to support classroom teachers serving diverse populations. There is an increased demand for embedded professional development, as well as coaching and mentoring in school settings. The demand for school-based literacy coaches has increased over the past few years. The certificate program focuses on specialized coursework to prepare teachers to serve as highly qualified teacher/coaches equipped to collaborate across classrooms, with school administrators, parents and community representatives to improve student achievement. The Literacy Coach/Instructional Facilitator certificate program is an 18-hour program of study for students who already have a master’s degree or a minimum of nine hours of appropriate reading coursework. This training is restricted to those already employed as a literacy coach in a school setting.Literacy Education, M.Ed.
The M.Ed. in Literacy Education is a flexible, hybrid program with a mix of face-to-face and online classes, designed with the working education professional in mind. The program provides advanced educator preparation for the study of literacy processes and literacy instruction for culturally diverse learners in urban areas. This program is open to certified teachers, regardless of initial preparation area, and no GRE scores are required. If you are a teacher with a T4 and certified in Early Childhood Education, English Language Arts or Reading Education at grades 4-8 or 6-12, completion of this program results in eligibility for a certification upgrade. Students select from three areas of concentration: reading instruction digital literacies families, communities and culture See the catalog for courses in each concentration. You may enter the program at any time and take classes at your own pace, and the program coordinator will work with you to ensure you have a workable plan. Classes are taught by outstanding, award-winning faculty affiliated with the Language and Literacy unit in Middle and Secondary Education. Professors have conducted research in literacy education. View M.Ed. in Literacy Education Sample Course Progressions Document »
The M.Ed. in Literacy Education is a flexible, hybrid program with a mix of face-to-face and online classes, designed with the working education professional in mind. The program provides advanced educator preparation for the study of literacy processes and literacy instruction for culturally diverse learners in urban areas. This program is open to certified teachers, regardless of initial preparation area, and no GRE scores are required. If you are a teacher with a T4 and certified in Early Childhood Education, English Language Arts or Reading Education at grades 4-8 or 6-12, completion of this program results in eligibility for a certification upgrade.Students select from three areas of concentration:
- reading instruction
- digital literacies
- families, communities and culture
Managerial Science, B.B.A.
Program Information Skilled management is the backbone of successful enterprise. Students receiving a degree in managerial sciences will be poised to assume leadership positions in organizations and industries. Career specialties in the managerial sciences, such as business analysis, human resource management, operations management, and entrepreneurship provide students with highly qualifications to advance their careers quickly.
Program Information
Skilled management is the backbone of successful enterprise. Students receiving a degree in managerial sciences will be poised to assume leadership positions in organizations and industries. Career specialties in the managerial sciences, such as business analysis, human resource management, operations management, and entrepreneurship provide students with highly qualifications to advance their careers quickly.Managerial Sciences, M.S.
People, projects and processes Our curriculum ensures that future managers can confidently hire the right people as well as develop their skills and motivate them to succeed. They will also be able to efficiently and effectively manage workflow while understanding the processes inside and outside their organization and be able to organize, manage and execute large and small projects. Your chosen path Based on their career goals, students can concentrate in talent management, which focuses on talent acquisition and development as well as organizational change, or supply chain and analytics management, which focuses on logistics and supply chains as well as data management. Affiliated academic champions The Beebe Institute of Personnel and Employment Relations, the Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship and the Society of Human Resource Management are just a few of the units on campus dedicated to advancing the scholarship, research and service of Robinson students and faculty. Students can access the industry activities and networking events hosted by these groups. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.
People, projects and processes
Our curriculum ensures that future managers can confidently hire the right people as well as develop their skills and motivate them to succeed. They will also be able to efficiently and effectively manage workflow while understanding the processes inside and outside their organization and be able to organize, manage and execute large and small projects.Your chosen path
Based on their career goals, students can concentrate in talent management, which focuses on talent acquisition and development as well as organizational change, or supply chain and analytics management, which focuses on logistics and supply chains as well as data management.Affiliated academic champions
The Beebe Institute of Personnel and Employment Relations, the Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship and the Society of Human Resource Management are just a few of the units on campus dedicated to advancing the scholarship, research and service of Robinson students and faculty. Students can access the industry activities and networking events hosted by these groups. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.Managerial Sciences, Ph.D.
Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Faculty in the organizational behavior & human resources specialization research a wide range of topics including leadership, culture, health and well-being, affect, creativity, job attitudes, negotiations, gender, socialization and social exchange. Our faculty make influential theoretical and empirical contributions that simultaneously impact organizational practice. Strategy Faculty in the strategy specialization research a wide range of topics including competition and corporate strategy, organizational innovation and learning, managerial and organizational cognition, organizational identity, compensation, and governance. Our faculty make influential theoretical and empirical contributions that simultaneously impact organizational practice. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.
Organizational Behavior & Human Resources
Faculty in the organizational behavior & human resources specialization research a wide range of topics including leadership, culture, health and well-being, affect, creativity, job attitudes, negotiations, gender, socialization and social exchange. Our faculty make influential theoretical and empirical contributions that simultaneously impact organizational practice.Strategy
Faculty in the strategy specialization research a wide range of topics including competition and corporate strategy, organizational innovation and learning, managerial and organizational cognition, organizational identity, compensation, and governance. Our faculty make influential theoretical and empirical contributions that simultaneously impact organizational practice. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.Marketing, B.B.A.
Marketing, B.B.A.
Program Information Marketing is an exciting dynamic process through which customer needs and wants are determined and satisfied through the conception, development, promotion, exchange, and distribution of goods and services. The marketing program provides students with fundamental preparation in general marketing and an understanding of markets and customers, product development, pricing strategies, advertising and promotion, and methods of distribution. The program also develops the student’s capacity to solve managerial problems in marketing and prepares men and women to enter careers in the field.
Program Information
Marketing is an exciting dynamic process through which customer needs and wants are determined and satisfied through the conception, development, promotion, exchange, and distribution of goods and services. The marketing program provides students with fundamental preparation in general marketing and an understanding of markets and customers, product development, pricing strategies, advertising and promotion, and methods of distribution. The program also develops the student’s capacity to solve managerial problems in marketing and prepares men and women to enter careers in the field.Marketing, M.B.A.
Marketing is a dynamic and changing discipline, focusing on understanding and satisfying customer wants and needs. The marketing concentration is designed to provide students with specialized training in the use of advanced marketing techniques. Based on their interests and career objectives, students can develop expertise across a variety of themes, including brand and customer management, marketing analysis and analytics, and business-to-business marketing and professional sales. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.
Marketing is a dynamic and changing discipline, focusing on understanding and satisfying customer wants and needs. The marketing concentration is designed to provide students with specialized training in the use of advanced marketing techniques. Based on their interests and career objectives, students can develop expertise across a variety of themes, including brand and customer management, marketing analysis and analytics, and business-to-business marketing and professional sales. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.Marketing, M.S.
You as the expert In addition to the Master of Science in Marketing degree, students earn a Graduate Certificate of Specialization in Brand & Customer Management, signaling to firms their expertise in those important aspects of the field. Companies in the classroom Students work on projects based on issues that guest speakers from leading firms present. Other projects include case studies, rigorous quantitative exercises and exposure to other business problems to ensure students’ preparation for a fast-paced workplace. Cutting-edge curriculum Our curriculum covers a range of topics, from buyer behavior to international marketing, from customer relationship management to digital/social media marketing and strategic marketing actions. Topics are based on current marketplace techniques and approaches. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.
You as the expert
In addition to the Master of Science in Marketing degree, students earn a Graduate Certificate of Specialization in Brand & Customer Management, signaling to firms their expertise in those important aspects of the field.Companies in the classroom
Students work on projects based on issues that guest speakers from leading firms present. Other projects include case studies, rigorous quantitative exercises and exposure to other business problems to ensure students’ preparation for a fast-paced workplace.Cutting-edge curriculum
Our curriculum covers a range of topics, from buyer behavior to international marketing, from customer relationship management to digital/social media marketing and strategic marketing actions. Topics are based on current marketplace techniques and approaches. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.Marketing, Ph.D.
Robinson’s Ph.D. program in marketing prepares students for careers in teaching and research. Students work with an enthusiastic, research-active faculty with broad interests and excellent contacts among leading firms in a variety of industries. The Department of Marketing’s Marketing RoundTable and Sales Executive RoundTable bring leading figures in business and academics to campus. The department houses research centers such as the Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management and the Center for Business and Industrial Marketing where students and affiliated faculty receive exposure to real-world business problems directly from senior marketing executives. Their research and resulting publications in scholarly journals are embedded in both marketing theory and marketing practice. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.
Robinson’s Ph.D. program in marketing prepares students for careers in teaching and research.
Students work with an enthusiastic, research-active faculty with broad interests and excellent contacts among leading firms in a variety of industries. The Department of Marketing’s Marketing RoundTable and Sales Executive RoundTable bring leading figures in business and academics to campus. The department houses research centers such as the Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management and the Center for Business and Industrial Marketing where students and affiliated faculty receive exposure to real-world business problems directly from senior marketing executives. Their research and resulting publications in scholarly journals are embedded in both marketing theory and marketing practice. For the latest information about required courses, view the Robinson College of Business website.Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) in Biomedical Enterprise
The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) program empowers students to become effective problem solvers through critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration across disciplines. In partnership with the nationally-ranked J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the College of Law, the inaugural MIS in Biomedical Enterprise will provide an innovative educational sequence focused on bringing advances in biomedical sciences to the marketplace. Interdisciplinary coursework in science, law, and business combined with interactive projects and internships will ideally position graduates to enter the 21st century biomedical enterprise workforce. For information on degree requirements, visit the Institute of Biomedical Sciences website.
The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) program empowers students to become effective problem solvers through critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration across disciplines. In partnership with the nationally-ranked J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the College of Law, the inaugural MIS in Biomedical Enterprise will provide an innovative educational sequence focused on bringing advances in biomedical sciences to the marketplace. Interdisciplinary coursework in science, law, and business combined with interactive projects and internships will ideally position graduates to enter the 21st century biomedical enterprise workforce. For information on degree requirements, visit the Institute of Biomedical Sciences website.Master of Jurisprudence with a Concentration in Health Law, M.J.
College of Law
Georgia State University College of Law, through its Center for Law, Health & Society, offers a fully online master of jurisprudence (M.J.) with a concentration in health law. This program offers non-lawyer health professionals the opportunity to advance their careers by developing a fuller understanding of the role of law and policy in health fields. Courses provide an introduction to U.S. law, health care systems and compliance, as well as coverage of specific topics such as health care liability, financing and access.
Georgia State University College of Law, through its Center for Law, Health & Society, offers a fully online master of jurisprudence (M.J.) with a concentration in health law. This program offers non-lawyer health professionals the opportunity to advance their careers by developing a fuller understanding of the role of law and policy in health fields. Courses provide an introduction to U.S. law, health care systems and compliance, as well as coverage of specific topics such as health care liability, financing and access.Master of Laws, LL.M.
Surrounded by business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations, Georgia State Law provides an ideal environment for gaining practical experience and engaging in interdisciplinary research and collaboration, especially for those seeking an LL.M. (master of laws). If you are seeking an LL.M. to enhance your practice opportunities, to qualify for careers in teaching or government service, or simply to broaden your legal horizons, our LL.M. program is right for you. It allows you to fine-tune your legal expertise in Health Law, Intellectual Property, Environmental and Land Use Law, and general legal knowledge. If you are a foreign-trained lawyer, our program will allow you to apply to take the Georgia bar exam. Our program is open to any law graduate (e.g., J.D., LL.B., B.L., B.A. in Law and Society) and is one of the most affordable anywhere.
Surrounded by business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations, Georgia State Law provides an ideal environment for gaining practical experience and engaging in interdisciplinary research and collaboration, especially for those seeking an LL.M. (master of laws). If you are seeking an LL.M. to enhance your practice opportunities, to qualify for careers in teaching or government service, or simply to broaden your legal horizons, our LL.M. program is right for you. It allows you to fine-tune your legal expertise in Health Law, Intellectual Property, Environmental and Land Use Law, and general legal knowledge. If you are a foreign-trained lawyer, our program will allow you to apply to take the Georgia bar exam. Our program is open to any law graduate (e.g., J.D., LL.B., B.L., B.A. in Law and Society) and is one of the most affordable anywhere.Master of Music, Concentration in Choral Conducting, M.Mu.
Choral Conducting at the Georgia State School of Music offers exceptional training to talented musicians wishing to study the choral art at an advanced level. Intensive study with Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Deanna Joseph, and regular performance experience is the foundation for developing highly qualified, professional conductors. Students in the program regularly conduct the Master Singers, an auditioned chamber choir of 20 to 30 voices in rehearsal and performance, and assist with the University Singers (the School of Music’s top choral ensemble) and Choral Union (open to all). Full scholarships and graduate assistantships, including the Robert Shaw Choral Award, are available. 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 …
Choral Conducting at the Georgia State School of Music offers exceptional training to talented musicians wishing to study the choral art at an advanced level. Intensive study with Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Deanna Joseph, and regular performance experience is the foundation for developing highly qualified, professional conductors. Students in the program regularly conduct the Master Singers, an auditioned chamber choir of 20 to 30 voices in rehearsal and performance, and assist with the University Singers (the School of Music’s top choral ensemble) and Choral Union (open to all). Full scholarships and graduate assistantships, including the Robert Shaw Choral Award, are available. 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.