School Details
Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in teaching students from widely diverse backgrounds. Georgia State is one of the nation’s premier urban public research universities, solving global challenges in human health. Researchers at Georgia State use the university’s state-of-the-art facilities and work across disciplines to address critical quality of life issues.
The university offers:
- The largest online program in the state
- 84 research centers
- Over four hundred student organizations
GSU offers many online programs to meet the needs of busy individuals trying to balance education with work. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed connections to opportunities available, Georgia State University provides a rich experience for students.
Accreditation & Licensing
Georgia State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Georgia Perimeter College offers an online Associate of Arts degree in English. This English degree teaches literature and creative writing techniques. Students will find improvement in areas of interpretation, analysis, research, and communication. English degrees are essential to global communication, helping students understand multiple perspectives, formulate effective arguments, and design imaginative solutions to problems. You will gain skills in critical and creative thinking and analysis and learn to interpret various messages in the media-saturated world.
Graduates of this English degree program will have a solid foundation for achievement in a variety of disciplines and industries, including:
- Business
- Entertainment
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Legal Professions
Georgia State University offers an Associate of Arts in Film & Media Studies, an online Journalism degree. With film being one of the leading art forms currently, it is important that journalism students understand this medium and are aware of its impact culturally and artistically. Students taking this journalism degree program will examine the analysis, history, theory, and critique of the film industry, helping them learn how art, business, and technology combine to create films expressing our current culture. The curriculum covers the integration of art, technology, industry, politics, and culture while also teaching you about cinematography, lighting, music, and sound design. Graduates are prepared to transition to the bachelor’s degree program at Georgia State University with this pathway degree advising them and helping them complete the required prerequisite courses.
Georgia State University offers an online Associate of Arts in History degree. Students completing the History degree study, analyze, and interpret the human past, learning from mankind’s collective memory and experience. By examining the past in a History degree, you will gain an understanding of how the modern world evolved and a context for evaluating present-day societies’ political actions, ideas, and cultures. Through an in-depth study of issues, students gain a foundation for knowledgeable decisions and rational life choices.
This is a pathway degree that prepares students for their intended bachelor’s degree major, providing the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen field.
The online Associate of Arts in Journalism degree is available from Georgia State University. With a journalism degree, students learn to gather, assess, create, and present news and information in various ways. In this age of instant communication and connectivity, a journalism degree will help students become leaders. Graduates will be able to examine and analyze forms of mass media, opening doors to careers from advertising and broadcasting to public relations and publishing.
This journalism degree is an advising guide that helps students prepare for their bachelor’s degree major, providing the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their field.
Georgia State University offers an online Associate of Arts degree in Political Science. This degree is designed for students interested in utilizing their college career in the study of politics. Students learn about the system of government and politics in place within the United States in a Political Science degree program. The program encompasses multiple perspectives and uses a mixture of methods while teaching students about human behavior in the political system and helping build a society that improves lives. A political science degree also provides the first two years of requirements for a bachelor’s degree in political science.
An Associate of Arts degree in Foreign Language with a specialization in Business & Economics is available online from Georgia State University. The program is designed for students interested in developing their understanding of other languages and cultures. The foreign language degree prepares them to work within an international business environment that necessitates cross-cultural communication. You will learn to communicate in languages other than English and gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures.
Languages available include:
- Arabic
- Hebrew
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Swahili
Georgia State University offers an online Associate of Science in General Studies. This liberal arts degree guides students along a pathway of courses in a broad spectrum of fields and provides flexibility as they move to the baccalaureate level. Coursework emphasizes breadth rather than depth. Students who are undecided about a major or who wish to emphasize the liberal arts will find this liberal arts degree beneficial. You are able to select from a wide variety of majors later when pursuing your bachelor’s degree program, but this degree in liberal arts provides the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in your chosen discipline.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can study to be a court reporter, detective, or corrections officer with the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University. The online criminal justice degree imparts such crucial skills as:
- Delivering penalties
- Upholding social control
- Improving rehabilitation efforts
- Deterring and mitigating crime
Through the online criminal justice associate’s degree program, you explore security, policing, and criminal courts. Your online studies cover the social, legal, and technological challenges in this rewarding field.
You can learn security and safety measures with the Associate of Science in Homeland Security & Emergency Management from Georgia State University. The online homeland security degree also covers coordinating, managing, and delivering services after natural disasters or terrorist attacks.
Through the online emergency management associate’s degree program, you prepare for a rewarding career safeguarding citizens. Many graduates find success working for such government agencies and services as:
- Coast Guard
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Transportation and Safety Administration
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
With Georgia State University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Crime & Justice, you experience a program designed by award-winning faculty. The online criminal justice degree blends traditional coursework with forward-thinking topics on digital criminology.
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you prepare for a career addressing today’s and tomorrow’s issues in crime. Your online studies explore such topics as:
- Roles of victims and offenders
- Examination of the causes and consequences of crime
- Integrated view of our criminal legal systems
- Relationships among institutions
You can gain an interdisciplinary and multicultural education from Georgia State University with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Legal Studies. The online criminal justice degree prepares you for leadership roles in public and private agencies.
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you develop your critical and ethical thinking skills. Graduates can pursue diverse careers with worthy expected growth rates such as:
- Social work with 12% growth into 2030
- Forensic science with 16% growth rate into 2030
- Law enforcement with a 7% growth rate into 2030
You can learn managerial principles and public management practices with the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University. The online criminal justice degree explores such interconnected facets as:
- Society’s influence on crime and vice versa
- Crime prevention and restorative justice measures
- Financial challenges of our criminal justice system
- The role of offenders and victims within the criminal justice system
Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you study the factors that influence the handling of crime—social, economic, and political. Graduates find success leading criminal justice institutions.
Education
Earn general education credits and complete foundational courses for transfer through an online educational pathway associate’s degree. Learn more about the teaching profession as you progress through introductory topics in educational research and policies. Core curriculum requirements include studies in the humanities, social and natural sciences, and essential technological skills.
Choose from the following tracks:
- Early Childhood
- Health and Physical Education
- Middle Grades
- Special Education
This online educational pathways program meets the transfer requirements for many teacher education four-year programs in Georgia. Non-residents should check their state’s criteria and determine if this program can fulfill requirements.
Get ready to work with young children with this online early childhood education degree. This post-bachelor’s degree program is designed for those seeking careers working with young children but who did not major in early childhood education. Become familiar with the dynamics of early childhood classroom teaching, early childhood programming and policies in a program that teaches advanced foundational knowledge of key concepts in child development, educational equity, and early childhood education.
The curriculum focuses on innovative research and equity-based professional learning best practices for the young learner.
Courses in this 12-month online early childhood education degree will likely include:
- Introduction to Administration and Organization of Programs for Young Children
- Professional and Ethical Practice: Birth Through Five
- Child Guidance Birth Through Five
Credits earned can be applied toward the Master of Arts in Creative and Innovative Education degree program.
The online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design & Technology program is for those interested in learning about the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate, and manage education and training programs. The program helps students meet these qualifications and advance within their current field related to designing, developing, facilitating, and managing education and training and also opens up additional avenues for individuals to pursue careers in instructional design or human performance technology. Graduates demonstrate the ability to manage and lead all phases of an instructional design project.
The online Graduate Certificate in Online Learning Design & Development program is designed for individuals interested in meeting the challenges created by the growing demand for eLearning courses and programs in education sectors and the workplace. The program emphasizes the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate, and manage eLearning programs. Students learn to design, produce, and evaluate eLearning activities that make effective use of best practices and industry standards of development.
Enroll in this STEM teaching degree and advance professional opportunities. Learn to better implement science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education into the classroom at the middle and secondary school levels. You will learn to implement standards-aligned and project-based curricula, developing new digital teaching and learning techniques to better reach your students.
Courses explore the sociocultural foundations of STEM and the psychology of teaching and learning in STEM environments. Social justice and equity-centered courses are included in the curriculum. While studying, you will complete project-based learning and community-engaged action research, learning to integrate STEM disciplines in ways that center around the needs of students and your community.
The online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program focuses on the needs of teachers who work closely with students from other cultures, providing initial teacher preparation in ESOL for individuals holding bachelor’s degrees and who have an interest in teaching English to speakers of other languages in PreK-12 settings. The curriculum addresses the needs of teachers who work with literacy learners from diverse cultures and have had experience learning a second language.
Learn more about:
- Linguistics
- English grammar
- Theory and pedagogy in literacy
- Cultural issues for ESL teachers
The online Master of Education in Health & Physical Education is designed for PreK-12 health and physical educators who hold an undergraduate degree in health and physical education with initial teaching certification in that subject and wish to extend their content and pedagogical knowledge for improved professional practice. The program features an integration of health, physical education, and adapted physical education content where it is appropriate. Students can choose to emphasize health, physical education, or adapted physical education.
The online Master of Education in Mathematics Education program is designed for individuals considering teaching or current mathematics teachers interested in improving their skills as it seeks to advance early and mid-career mathematics teachers’ ability to effectively implement standards-based instructional practices. The curriculum provides opportunities for learners to deepen their understanding of students from diverse backgrounds and explore issues of equity in mathematics classrooms, as it strengthens teachers’ mathematical content knowledge. Graduates are prepared to conduct action research in the context of their classrooms to inform instruction, and to share the knowledge gained in a professional community of teachers.
The online Master of Education in Reading, Language, and Literacy Education helps students improve skills in literacy processes and instruction for diverse populations. Students can choose to concentrate on either Reading Instruction/Specialist or Teaching English as a Second Language. The Reading Instruction/Specialist concentration prepares students to work as teachers of literacy with a focus on reading and provides instructional support to classroom teachers in grades PreK-12. The Teaching English as a Second Language concentration provides advanced teacher preparation in ESOL for individuals interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages while addressing the needs of teachers who work with literacy learners from diverse cultures.
Enroll in this STEM teaching degree and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed for teachers who want to build STEM content knowledge in practical and relevant ways. Learn to integrate STEM content and 21st-century skills into curricula.
Learn to develop science, mathematical, and digital literacies in a transdisciplinary program that integrates knowledge and skills from various STEM disciplines. Prepare for a career at the middle and secondary school levels in a curriculum that includes justice, equity, and identity in STEM education. This well-rounded and holistic approach to STEM education offers four concentrations:
- Science
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Integrated Middle-Level Education
Prepare for entry and mid-level positions in higher education with this online masters in higher education. This includes careers in:
- Student affairs
- Admissions and financial aid
- Institutional research
- Residence life
- University relations
Study how race, gender, and class shape universities and issues facing colleges and universities. Courses teach theoretical, empirical, and practical skills that will lead to success in higher education and explain social and academic integration and the design of support services based on these.
If you seek a doctorate in higher education, this is an important stepping stone in the process.
Enroll in this master’s in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. This program leads to an initial teaching certification in a world/foreign language. Designed for multilingual students, the curriculum prepares teachers in grades K-12. This interdisciplinary program also allows students to explore other areas of teaching beyond language and culture. Students in this online foreign language degree also study principles of social justice and equity in courses that cover educational theory, research, and best teaching practices. Practical experience in the K-12 classroom is built into the program.
Coursework includes field experience, allowing you to immediately put to use new knowledge and skills in:
- Teaching diverse world language learners
- Developing and marketing second language teaching skills
- Approaches to language teaching
Climb the career ladder with this online education degree. This program is designed for those interested in understanding quantitative and qualitative research methods as they are applied to the study of education. Learn to:
- Conduct research
- Evaluate programs and policies
- Translate current research into practical language
You will be able to apply skills in statistics and research methodology to address educational problems. Graduates are ready for a career in an educational agency at the state and local level, non-profit, or private employer that values internal research capacity.
The online Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of professionals working in the field of instructional design and technology. Graduates find positions in a wide variety of learning and performance improvement contexts such as corporate, healthcare, non-profit government, military, higher education, and PreK-12 education sectors. Courses include Design of Performance and Instructional Systems, Analysis of Performance and Instructional Systems, Foundations of Instructional Technology, and Project Management for Instructional Designers.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. This program is for those interested in designing online training and educational programs for organizations. Become an instructional designer and e-Learning specialist who is able to:
- Present content of all lengths and complexity
- Create engaging learning experiences
- Gather learning analytics for the purposes of tracking impact and outcomes
By earning an instructional design degree online, you will be able to put the competencies you develop to use right away in job-related situations.
The curriculum is comprised of courses from the Master of Science program in Instructional Design and Technology.
Psychology & Human Services
The associate’s degree in Psychology from Georgia State University is a pathway designed to prepare students for entry into further educational studies. A pathway is not considered a major and will not be represented on the diploma, but includes all the required classes to continue into a Psychology-related bachelor’s degree program.
Online Psychology degrees can help increase understanding of yourself and others in a variety of contexts. Rooted in science and philosophy, Psychology examines topics such as individual and interpersonal behavior, thinking, problem-solving, motivations, and emotions. Most job opportunities require a bachelor’s degree or higher. Psychologists can provide counseling or work in research, teaching, or consulting settings.
Psychology provides a strong foundation for various occupations including:
- Business
- Education
- Forensics
- Industrial organizational behavior
- Law and criminal justice
- Health care
The associate’s degree in Social Work from Georgia State University is a pathway designed to prepare students for entry into further educational studies. A pathway is not considered a major and will not be represented on the diploma, but includes all the required classes to continue into a Social Work-related bachelor’s degree program.
Coursework for this online Social Work degree focuses on research methods, social theory, communications, and social welfare policy. Students will learn to think critically about the world around them, better understand the role of social structure in our lives, and be able to put theory into practice.
Trained social workers can help people with personal and social challenges affecting their lives. They can work with clients with disabilities, health issues, family conflicts, delinquency, substance abuse, unemployment, and more.
A Social Work degree can lead to employment in a variety of workplaces such as:
- Hospitals
- Military installations
- Nursing homes
- Police departments/corrections
- Private businesses
- Government and public health agencies
- Drug rehabilitation facilities
- Schools
Religion & Philosophy
Georgia State University offers an online Associate of Arts in Philosophy. This is a pathway program which helps students prepare for their intended bachelor’s degree major. This curriculum provides the necessary courses students need to complete the Associate of Arts pathway and continue in the Philosophy discipline at the bachelor’s degree level.
In this program, students study ideas, problems, and challenges of life and the world. Students will learn to challenge, defend, and develop a tolerance for ideas. You will also gain skills in problem-solving, persuasiveness, and the ability to understand and express ideas.