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The program in Asian Studies provides students an opportunity to acquire a career-oriented range of skills and knowledge of this important and unique region by choosing from a large number of courses offered at Georgia State in a range of departments.
This program focuses on scientific components of environmental issues by integrating courses from anthropology, biology, chemistry, geography, and geology. This concentration emphasizes a broad-based understanding of the environment while providing for the development of an emphasis in one of the areas.
The population around the globe is aging and this demographic shift influences every aspect of society. Today, one in eight Americans are over the age of 65 and this number will only continue to grow. We need experts who are trained specifically in gerontology to address the policy and service needs of this new population of elders. Moreover, we need scholars to research issues of aging from a variety of fields of study, such as psychology, sociology, physical therapy, nursing, education, exercise science, social work, real estate, economics, public health, criminal justice, and many other
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The B.I.S. 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 global studies major 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 take courses in political science, history, anthropology, geography, economics, linguistics, religion, sociology, and international business to create their own tailored curriculum while gaining broad competencies in global issues and world languages.
GLOS 3000 Foundation of Global Studies Research, a required course for Global Studies majors, provides a framework to succeed in most 3000-4000 level social science courses. It also offers students helpful tools to acquire skills for transitioning to the workplace and to global careers
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program in Law and Society offers students a career-oriented range of skills and knowledge about the law from social science and humanities perspectives. The degree is an excellent choice for pre-law students.
Students have the flexibility to craft a degree program that fits their interests and goals. Students will complete courses in at least 3 disciplines and may apply up to 6 hours of internship credit toward their degree. Law and Society students typically take courses in Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, Speech Communication, and related fields.
This program prepares students for entry into a changing media environment with an understanding of business dynamics and opportunities. Students will develop skills needed to start their own businesses and bring innovative thinking to traditional media organizations.
The BIS in PPE program prepares students for careers that require independent thought with significant analytic reasoning and writing skills. PPE students are well-positioned for careers in law, government, public service, and entrepreneurial endeavors as well as graduate programs in political science, philosophy, and economics.
Check your DegreeWorks academic evaluation often to make sure your courses align well with your program. If you spot a course placement concern, please fill out the Undergraduate Course Petition Form.
For College of Arts and Sciences courses,the CAS Registration Assistance Portal can help you address the following registration issues for courses within the College of Arts and Sciences.
For help researching opportunities within the departments of courses that appear as an option on your degree plan, see the list of contacts of courses offered that can help guide you to information specific to that department.
For help researching opportunities within the departments of courses that appear as an option on your degree plan, see the below list of contacts that can help guide you to information specific to that department.
To report an issue enrolling into a course in your B.I.S. major or minor program: CAS Registration Assistance Portal. The following department contacts are also available to answer questions about courses that are offered by their department.
Students do not have to be enrolled in the Advanced Military Science (AMS) program to pursue the minor. If a student has an interest in joining the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC), they must see the chair of the Department of Military Science and Leadership and the Reserve Officer Recruiter (ROO) for program admission information. Additional coursework beyond the minor is required as part of the AMS program.
The minor in Asian Studies is an excellent complement to many other majors. Students pursuing a career in teaching English as a second language, international politics, international business, world history, world/comparative religions or another field, should consider a minor in Asian Studies as a way to strengthen their academic/professional credentials and increase marketable skills.
The Chinese Studies minor gives undergraduates in a wide variety of majors the opportunity to take an interdisciplinary set of courses that can combine social sciences, humanities, language, and other disciplines relating to China and Chinese culture. The minor thus provides students with the opportunity to highlight their area studies background and prepares them for higher-level studies on China, Chinese culture and language. Chinese studies minors are highly encouraged to participate in a study abroad program either in China.
Students who wish to minor in Chinese Studies should complete 15 credit hours including at least nine credit hours at the 3000 level or above. Students must complete at least 6 hours in a CHIN course and may obtain credit for no more than two courses from a single other course prefix. A grade of C or higher is required in all minor courses.
The interdisciplinary Entertainment Media Management minor prepares students for a variety of management-related careers in the entertainment and music industries. The curriculum is founded on a basic knowledge of business administration, contracts, intellectual property issues, event management, artist management, marketing, promotion and branding basics. The minor would prepare students to work in a range of capacities in artist management, concert promotion, music publishing, recording, publicity and marketing/promotion firms. Graduates will leave with an understanding of the distinctiveness of the entertainment business and will be prepared to enter this rapidly changing and multifaceted world.
This program offers students an avenue to take advantage of the rich offerings in the areas of human rights and democracy available across several departments in the College of Arts and Science. The minor addresses the needs of students interested in a multidisciplinary, non-traditional introduction to issues and skills surrounding human rights and democracy.
Currently, enrolled students at Georgia State University should inform their assigned academic advisor that they wish to add an Interdisciplinary Studies minor. The academic advisor will inform them of the next steps in this process.
The college office coordinates senior advisement. Freshman through junior level students seeking advisement receive support from the university advisement office. University offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 until 5:15 p.m.
This program integrates principles of social justice and equity and is grounded in educational theory, research and best teaching practices. Throughout the program, students take specialized education and content courses and gain practical experience in kindergarten through 12th grade teaching. Faculty support teacher candidates in planning, instruction, assessment and reflection with colleagues, faculty and partner schools who are committed to excellence in education.
The program offers an advanced professional studies track in French or Spanish. This track is designed for T4-certified educators in French or Spanish seeking a Master's degree and T5 certification in French or Spanish. The track will parallel the existing MIS World Languages Education program, but instead of the nine credits of fieldwork, you'll take six credits in professional studies coursework and one language/culture course. This program leads to a step advance on the pay scale (T5) above the initial (T4) certification only.
When applying to the Interdisciplinary Studies with World Languages Education; Master of Science program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
**Select the University Wide college in order to see the M.I.S. degree populate with World Languages Education concentration.**
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