Degrees & Majors

Respiratory therapy is a health care profession dedicated to the support and management of individuals with abnormalities or deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system. The respiratory therapist is an expert in therapeutic and diagnostic modalities associated with the pulmonary system, as well as the heart. He or she must have a working knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and physiology as well as respiratory therapy. This background affords the therapist the ability to become proficient in working with respiratory life support systems. Under the guidance and supervision of a physician, the therapist treats by employing academic knowledge and technical skill for direct patient care. For a dedicated man or woman who finds a service field rewarding, respiratory therapy offers a career opportunity as a vital member of the health care team that is both personally and financially rewarding.

Respiratory therapists work in cooperation with physicians to care for patients with a wide range of breathing disorders including asthma, emphysema, pneumonia and lung infections, cystic fibrosis and breathing difficulties due to premature birth. Respiratory therapists may work in a variety of settings from hospitals to home health care agencies and from outpatient centers and physicians' offices to sleep disorder clinics. The master of science degree with a concentration in respiratory care offers the opportunity for credentialed and experienced practitioners to obtain an advanced level of knowledge in the technical area of respiratory care. The program also is intended to provide the ability, knowledge and skills for continued scholarly inquiry within the discipline of respiratory care.

The Ph.D. program in risk management and insurance is designed to educate students in the concepts and analytical techniques required for cutting-edge research related to risk.

The program encompasses the study of the sources of risk, the effects of risk on the decisions of individuals and firms, the impact of these decisions on society, and the management of risk through financial institutions. Scholarly research at the frontier of risk management requires in-depth study of economics, finance, applied mathematics and statistics.

This training typically leads to academic careers at other major business schools and economics departments, or research positions in banks or insurance firms. In keeping with the broad, interdisciplinary nature of the department, the faculty publish risk-related research in top journals in economics, finance, applied mathematics, statistics and actuarial science.

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The school psychology concurrent M.Ed./Ed.S. program educates you in the major disciplines of education and psychology. You will be equipped to undertake and manage processes and problems related to the education and development of children in schools. There are two major training thrusts in the school psychology program. The training provides a knowledge base about schools, instructional methods, research methods, learning and developmental issues. Students develop application skills in cognitive and achievement assessment, interviewing and teacher and parent consultation. The school psychology program demonstrates a commitment to diversity issues through the recruitment and retention of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, multicultural curricular emphasis, faculty members' involvement in multicultural research and outreach, and participation in related research and training grants.

Our school psychology doctoral program prepares you for work as a professional psychologist in a variety of contexts and to serve as a leader in the field of school psychology. As one of the first American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited school psychology programs in the nation, the school psychology program has an established record of educating highly skilled school psychologists. Our graduates deliver mental health and educational services to children and adolescents, families and educators in diverse ethnic, cultural and geographic settings. APA accredited and National Association of School Psychologists approved Nationally known faculty (tenure-track faculty are members of the prestigious Society for the Study of School Psychology) Recognized among the top APA-accredited programs in research productivity Consistent record of external funding from state and federal research grants and contracts Graduates are practitioners, administrators, researchers, university professors and national leaders in school psychology Our program is committed to providing students with opportunities to publish articles and book chapters, present research at national and regional conferences and serve on state and national task forces/committees Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data for Georgia State University Ph.D. School Psychology Program

If you're a teacher with a clear, renewable certificate in secondary science, our Science Education online M.Ed. will help you get to the next level. The program provides you an opportunity to expand upon your knowledge of science content. This will help you in implementing a standards-based curriculum. When you're proficient at that, your students will benefit and their performance will improve, as well as their knowledge of science. This program will help you enhance your knowledge of learners from diverse backgrounds. You will also explore issues of equity in the science classroom. There is so much of a need to help science teachers augment their scholarship in areas of research. And in that regard, you will get to engage in action research in your own classrooms as well as share such knowledge with peer teachers. You will complete the program with a cohort of scholars across the four possible concentrations of science, mathematics, computer science, and integrated middle-level education. Not only will you earn a master’s degree in four semesters, but halfway through the program, you will also attain a certificate and endorsement in STEM Education.

Our program encourages thoughtful integration of concept and media. We encourage you to explore diverse interests while acquiring skills in woodworking, metal fabrication, casting and digital technologies. Our faculty fosters your independent artistic development in a studio environment where beginners work alongside experienced students. The program offers a full range of courses in traditional media and encourages innovation and experimentation in performance, installation and other contemporary sculptural media. The M.F.A. readies you for even greater success in the professional art world. Students benefit from the initiatives of the Edgewood Sculpture Forum, the chartered student sculpture group. The Edgewood Sculpture Forum brings visiting artists to the school for lectures and workshops, conducts the annual Holiday Iron Pour and silent art auction, organizes exhibitions of student work in the Atlanta community, procures funding for travel to conferences and participates in the management of the student-run art space, CAGE SPACE. The activities of the Edgewood Sculpture Forum are supported by the Art Student Union, the umbrella organization for chartered student groups in the school.

The Sign Language Interpreting undergraduate post-baccalaureate certificate prepares students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to enter the field of American Sign Language/English interpretation. Students develop confidence in American Sign Language and English, proficiency in linguistic and cultural analysis, and the interpersonal skills needed to develop a relevant and sound professional practice. Interpreters work within a variety of venues and settings, including kindergarten through grade 12 and post-secondary educational settings, video relay service, community events, medical and mental health settings, and performance and theatrical interpreting. This certificate program is for students who have previously earned a bachelor's degree.

Social Foundations of Education is an interdisciplinary master’s program that examines the historical and contemporary factors that shape educational inequity and injustice in our society. Course topics engage students in discourse about the influence race, class, disability and gender have on education and school systems. Students are prepared to: Develop critical perspectives on education, inside and outside school. Evaluate the complex interrelationships among school, society, education and culture. Incorporate a number of disciplines, including history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, political science and cultural studies. M.S. students in Social Foundations work closely with their advisors to craft a program of study that is individualized according to student interests. Customizing student coursework allows students to take courses in the university's other colleges and schools (for example, Arts and Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health and so on). Some of the courses are online