Creative and analytical thinkers have an abundance of career opportunities in the broad field of science. Inquisitive minds are needed to fulfill the specific needs of a variety of scientific professions. This week marks National Science Week, and Georgia State is showcasing a wide range of degree programs to suit those with a passion for scientific inquiry.
If you’re aiming to diversify your skill set, consider these science-related degree programs, all of which can be completed entirely online.
Health Informatics
The online Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and M.S. in Health Science, Concentration in Health Informatics are beneficial for students seeking a broad range of careers in healthcare, including healthcare reporting and analytics, EHR consulting, patient health information management and application analysis.
In the health informatics program of study, students can add only 19 credit hours and gain competitive advantage over other applicants for healthcare management jobs. Courses in this certificate break down information technology-based innovations in the healthcare industry, enabling students to go beyond collecting patient health information to organizing and analyzing it.
Geographic Information Systems
The need for expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has grown as urban planning and geospatial data analytics projects develop. Georgia State’s GIS Professional Certificate prepares students for careers in environmental resource management, surveying, cartography and more.
Skills for these careers are developed through hands-on experience and projects, and students have access to many networking opportunities in GIS-related industries. With 14 credits required, this certificate can be completed quickly and compliments degrees in geoscience, urban planning and public health.
Actuarial Science
If you have a business background and are interested in analyzing risk and using statistical methods, actuarial science could be a great complement. Coursework includes coding and statistical methods, as well as financial mathematics. Students also complete real-world projects and leave the program prepared for the actuarial exams administered by the Society of Actuaries.
Georgia State offers coursework to complete either a certificate or a Master’s of Actuarial Science, and recent data reports that 76% of graduates from the programs were employed within three months.
Psychology
Georgia State’s psychology bachelor’s degree program develops research skills in the social science of psychology. With a focus on versatile skills such as critical thinking and communication, this program greatly benefits individuals working in direct care, like care management, as well as administrative roles in advocacy and human resources.
Students can pursue their bachelor of arts or bachelor of science for this degree depending on their interests and education objectives. Both bachelors programs are sound options for students who plan to pursue further specialized study in areas such as criminal justice, social work and counseling. The program can be completed virtually in as little as two years.
Next Steps
These science-related degree pathways offer flexibility and specialized coursework, but choosing one might be difficult. Contact an application and enrollment coach at [email protected] to discuss which option is right for you.