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Master of Jurisprudence with a Concentration in Health Law, M.J.
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 Public Health, M.P.H.
School of Public Health
In the decade since Georgia State admitted its first Master of Public Health students, we have drawn a talented pool of students from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, including international students from more than 40 countries. GSU is the only public university with a School of Public Health in Atlanta. The MPH program, accredited since 2007, distinguishes itself in areas such as urban health disparities, chronic diseases and determinants, and violence prevention. For the latest information about required courses, view the School of Public Health website.
In the decade since Georgia State admitted its first Master of Public Health students, we have drawn a talented pool of students from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, including international students from more than 40 countries. GSU is the only public university with a School of Public Health in Atlanta. The MPH program, accredited since 2007, distinguishes itself in areas such as urban health disparities, chronic diseases and determinants, and violence prevention. For the latest information about required courses, view the School of Public Health website.Mathematics Education Online, M.Ed.
College of Education & Human Development
The M.Ed. major in Mathematics Education seeks to advance early- and mid-career mathematics teachers’ ability to effectively implement standards-based instructional practices. The program’s chief goal is to strengthen secondary students’ mathematical understanding. We achieve this by providing mathematics teachers with opportunities to deepen their understanding of their learners from diverse backgrounds and to explore issues of equity in mathematics classrooms. You can complete this program in four semesters. You will learn to conduct research in your own classroom in order to inform instruction and share the knowledge gained in a professional community of teachers. You will learn advanced mathematics coursework and will strengthen mathematical content knowledge. The program of study is framed by the Extended Georgia Framework for Teaching, the principles and standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. It is available to teachers who hold a clear and renewable T4 certificate in math.
The M.Ed. major in Mathematics Education seeks to advance early- and mid-career mathematics teachers’ ability to effectively implement standards-based instructional practices. The program’s chief goal is to strengthen secondary students’ mathematical understanding. We achieve this by providing mathematics teachers with opportunities to deepen their understanding of their learners from diverse backgrounds and to explore issues of equity in mathematics classrooms. You can complete this program in four semesters.- You will learn to conduct research in your own classroom in order to inform instruction and share the knowledge gained in a professional community of teachers.
- You will learn advanced mathematics coursework and will strengthen mathematical content knowledge.
Mathematics Education, M.A.T.
College of Education & Human Development
Mathematics educators are responsible for teaching learners the intellectual skills and knowledge across a comprehensive and coherent set of mathematics principles and standards for grades 6-12. Our urban communities need highly skilled mathematics teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity. Mathematics educators create learning environments that enable students to learn mathematics by thinking critically, engaging them in mathematical practices and using critical thinking to make sense of core mathematical ideas. Such learning environments, grounded with research-based teaching strategies, embrace Georgia Standards of Excellence in Mathematics for depth and understanding. The secondary mathematics degree program is grounded in educational theory, research and best practice, integrating principles of social justice and equity. Throughout the program, students take specialized education and content courses and gain practical teaching experience in grades 6-12. Our dynamic program features technology integration and offers study-abroad opportunities. Faculty support teacher candidates in planning, instruction, assessment and reflection with colleagues, faculty and partner schools committed to excellence in education. The secondary Mathematics degree program is for students who hold a bachelor’s degree and seek an initial teaching certification in Secondary Mathematics, grades 6-12. This program leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and a clear and renewable (T5) Induction Certificate in Georgia.
Mathematics educators are responsible for teaching learners the intellectual skills and knowledge across a comprehensive and coherent set of mathematics principles and standards for grades 6-12. Our urban communities need highly skilled mathematics teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity. Mathematics educators create learning environments that enable students to learn mathematics by thinking critically, engaging them in mathematical practices and using critical thinking to make sense of core mathematical ideas. Such learning environments, grounded with research-based teaching strategies, embrace Georgia Standards of Excellence in Mathematics for depth and understanding. The secondary mathematics degree program is grounded in educational theory, research and best practice, integrating principles of social justice and equity. Throughout the program, students take specialized education and content courses and gain practical teaching experience in grades 6-12. Our dynamic program features technology integration and offers study-abroad opportunities. Faculty support teacher candidates in planning, instruction, assessment and reflection with colleagues, faculty and partner schools committed to excellence in education. The secondary Mathematics degree program is for students who hold a bachelor’s degree and seek an initial teaching certification in Secondary Mathematics, grades 6-12. This program leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and a clear and renewable (T5) Induction Certificate in Georgia.Mathematics Education, M.Ed.
College of Education & Human Development
The M.Ed. major in Secondary Mathematics Education seeks to advance early- and mid-career mathematics teachers’ ability to effectively implement standards-based instructional practices. Through engaging teachers in advanced mathematics coursework, the program strengthens teachers’ mathematical content knowledge.
The M.Ed. major in Secondary Mathematics Education seeks to advance early- and mid-career mathematics teachers’ ability to effectively implement standards-based instructional practices. Through engaging teachers in advanced mathematics coursework, the program strengthens teachers’ mathematical content knowledge.Mathematics Pathway, A.S.
Perimeter College
What Is Mathematics? Mathematics is the science and study of numbers, shapes and spaces and how they apply to the universe in which we live. Mathematics examines operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, abstractions, configurations, structure, measurement and transformations. Why Study Mathematics? Mathematicians have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to society by helping to solve problems that affect our daily lives. Weather forecasters, software programmers and ecologists apply mathematical principles every day in very different ways. Perimeter College prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and offers math clubs and initiatives such as STEM or MESA to help increase academic performance. Students can take advantage of opportunities for tutoring, scholarships and grants. There also are opportunities to compete in national tests sponsored by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. A note on pathways: A pathway is an advising guide to help students prepare for their intended bachelor’s degree major. By following the course of study outlined in the appropriate Associate of Arts or Associate of Science pathway, students will have the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen disciplines. A pathway is not a major and will not be represented on the diploma.
What Is Mathematics?
Mathematics is the science and study of numbers, shapes and spaces and how they apply to the universe in which we live. Mathematics examines operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, abstractions, configurations, structure, measurement and transformations.Why Study Mathematics?
Mathematicians have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to society by helping to solve problems that affect our daily lives. Weather forecasters, software programmers and ecologists apply mathematical principles every day in very different ways. Perimeter College prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and offers math clubs and initiatives such as STEM or MESA to help increase academic performance. Students can take advantage of opportunities for tutoring, scholarships and grants. There also are opportunities to compete in national tests sponsored by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. A note on pathways: A pathway is an advising guide to help students prepare for their intended bachelor’s degree major. By following the course of study outlined in the appropriate Associate of Arts or Associate of Science pathway, students will have the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen disciplines. A pathway is not a major and will not be represented on the diploma.Mathematics, B.S.
Mathematics, B.S.
Eligible for the Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Program
Program Information The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Students can opt for no concentration, or choose from concentrations in actuarial science, computer information systems, computer science, decision science, or statistics. For the latest information about required courses, view the Undergraduate Catalog. For more information about the Minor in Mathematics, visit the Mathematics and Statistics website.
Program Information
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Students can opt for no concentration, or choose from concentrations in actuarial science, computer information systems, computer science, decision science, or statistics. For the latest information about required courses, view the Undergraduate Catalog. For more information about the Minor in Mathematics, visit the Mathematics and Statistics website.Mathematics, M.S.
The M.S. degree in mathematics is offered with no concentration, or with one of six possible concentrations as follows. “No Concentration”=Concentration in Mathematics Concentration in Bioinformatics Concentration in Biostatistics Concentration in Discrete Mathematics Concentration in Scientific Computing Concentration in Statistics Concentration in Statistics and Allied Field The concentrations in Biostatistics, Statistics and Allied Field, are programs designed for persons who wish to prepare for careers as professional statisticians in industry, business, or government. These programs provide training in applied statistics for those who are presently working in areas that use statistics, as well as for those who plan to enter these areas. The programs present an optimal balance among the broad range of statistical/data science techniques, mathematical methods, and computation. The concentration in bioinformatics will graduate bioinformaticians with a broad background in applied areas for direct placement in business, industry, or government.
The M.S. degree in mathematics is offered with no concentration, or with one of six possible concentrations as follows.- “No Concentration”=Concentration in Mathematics
- Concentration in Bioinformatics
- Concentration in Biostatistics
- Concentration in Discrete Mathematics
- Concentration in Scientific Computing
- Concentration in Statistics
- Concentration in Statistics and Allied Field
Mathematics, Ph.D.
The Ph.D. degree program in Mathematics and Statistics includes the following concentrations Concentration in Mathematics Concentration in Bioinformatics Concentration in Biostatistics These concentrations address the critical need for mathematics faculty and the need for highly trained specialists in the areas of bioinformatics and biostatistics. The concentrations in bioinformatics and biostatistics will graduate strong bioinformaticians and biostatisticians with a broad background in applied areas for direct placement in business, industry, governmental institutions and research universities. The mathematics concentration will graduate mathematicians with broad knowledge of core areas of pure and applied mathematics.
The Ph.D. degree program in Mathematics and Statistics includes the following concentrations- Concentration in Mathematics
- Concentration in Bioinformatics
- Concentration in Biostatistics
Media Entrepreneurship, B.I.S.
The interdisciplinary major concentration in Media Entrepreneurship prepares students for entry into a changing media environment with an understanding of current business dynamics and opportunities. Students will gain grounding in the skills they need to start their own businesses and to bring innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to traditional media organizations. Throughout the program, students will examine organizational culture, emerging and traditional business models, opportunities and challenges presented by the start-up climate, and will discuss how to leverage digital media tools in an entrepreneurial context.
The interdisciplinary major concentration in Media Entrepreneurship prepares students for entry into a changing media environment with an understanding of current business dynamics and opportunities. Students will gain grounding in the skills they need to start their own businesses and to bring innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to traditional media organizations. Throughout the program, students will examine organizational culture, emerging and traditional business models, opportunities and challenges presented by the start-up climate, and will discuss how to leverage digital media tools in an entrepreneurial context.Medical Sciences in Biology, M.S.
College of Arts & Sciences
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 40 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.
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 40 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.
Middle East Studies, B.I.S.
The Middle East Institute offers an interdisciplinary major in Middle East Studies, a minor in Middle East Studies and a minor in Arabic. The major is ideal for students who want a well-rounded understanding of the Middle East along with the opportunity to study languages of the region. Students take courses on the Middle East in a variety of disciplines, including history, political science, religious studies, communication and women’s studies. Each student selects the specific courses included in his or her program of study in consultation with an MEI adviser. The MES major prepares students for graduate school or for careers in government, business, the non-profit sector or the military. For information on the degree requirements, refer to the Academic Guide. For more information about the Minor in Middle Eastern Studies, visit the Department of World Languages & Cultures website.
The Middle East Institute offers an interdisciplinary major in Middle East Studies, a minor in Middle East Studies and a minor in Arabic. The major is ideal for students who want a well-rounded understanding of the Middle East along with the opportunity to study languages of the region. Students take courses on the Middle East in a variety of disciplines, including history, political science, religious studies, communication and women’s studies. Each student selects the specific courses included in his or her program of study in consultation with an MEI adviser. The MES major prepares students for graduate school or for careers in government, business, the non-profit sector or the military. For information on the degree requirements, refer to the Academic Guide. For more information about the Minor in Middle Eastern Studies, visit the Department of World Languages & Cultures website.Middle Level Education, B.S.Ed.
The B.S.E. in Middle Level Education prepares you to teach in schools in historically marginalized communities by emphasizing political, historical and cultural community contexts and integrating a strong justice and equity orientation. The Middle Level Education degree program is designed for students who seek a bachelor’s degree and initial teaching certification in Middle Level Education grades 4-8 in two of the following concentration areas: English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies This program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education (B.S.E.) and a clear and renewable (T4) Induction Certificate in Georgia. Throughout the program, you’ll take specialized courses and gain practical teaching experience in the field. Our program features technology integration and offers study-abroad opportunities. Faculty support planning, instruction, assessment and reflection with colleagues, faculty and partner schools who are committed to excellence in education. 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.
The B.S.E. in Middle Level Education prepares you to teach in schools in historically marginalized communities by emphasizing political, historical and cultural community contexts and integrating a strong justice and equity orientation. The Middle Level Education degree program is designed for students who seek a bachelor’s degree and initial teaching certification in Middle Level Education grades 4-8 in two of the following concentration areas:- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
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 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.
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 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.
Moving Image Studies, Ph.D.
The doctoral program in Moving Image Studies is specifically designed to provide students with the conceptual and methodological tools to study the complex and vastly expanded moving image environment of the 21st century, where the boundaries separating cinema, television, and new media are breaking down. Moving Image Studies is an outgrowth of cinema studies, television studies, new media studies, cultural studies, and critical theory. Many of our core seminars are designed to cut across media boundaries (by examining how models, paradigms, and methods are problematized and enriched as we move across specific media); while other seminars are devoted to intensive examination of problems within a specific media formation. For information on degree requirements, visit the School of Film, Media, & Theatre website.
The doctoral program in Moving Image Studies is specifically designed to provide students with the conceptual and methodological tools to study the complex and vastly expanded moving image environment of the 21st century, where the boundaries separating cinema, television, and new media are breaking down. Moving Image Studies is an outgrowth of cinema studies, television studies, new media studies, cultural studies, and critical theory. Many of our core seminars are designed to cut across media boundaries (by examining how models, paradigms, and methods are problematized and enriched as we move across specific media); while other seminars are devoted to intensive examination of problems within a specific media formation. For information on degree requirements, visit the School of Film, Media, & Theatre website.