Degrees & Majors
Georgia State’s online programs are designed and taught by the same faculty who teach on-campus. Choose from dozens of degrees and certificates that will propel your career forward.
The information shared here is intended to provide an overview of Georgia State’s offerings. For official details on admissions requirements, tuition, courses and more please refer to the university catalogs.
Programs labeled offer all classes required to meet the degree requirements online. Note: Some programs may have in-person orientation and/or skills testing requirements.
Programs labeled as hybrid offer 50% or more of required courses online. The amount of in-person class or meeting times vary among the programs using this modality.
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Criminal Justice, B.S.
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Designed by award-winning faculty in criminal justice and criminology research, Georgia State’s online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree will help you advance in your career.
The program offers two academic concentrations: Crime and Justice or Legal Studies. The Crime and Justice concentration provides a blend of traditional criminal justice curriculum and forward-thinking emphasis on digital criminology, while the Legal Studies concentration is designed for criminal justice majors desiring more intensive exposure to law, often in preparation for law school. Students may also elect to pursue a minor in Digital Criminology along with the bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Why the Online Criminal Justice Program at Georgia State Works
- Fair and open dialogue: Our faculty have designed an online criminal justice program that stresses an integrated view of the criminal justice system, highlighting relationships among the many different institutions involved and the need for cooperation and humane practices across law enforcement, the courts, corrections and the juvenile justice system.
- Theoretical framework combined with current events: You will study how our criminal justice system was designed and examine the parts of the system, including the roles of victims and offenders. Paired with an examination of the causes and consequences of traditional and digital crime, you will receive a comprehensive criminal justice education to prepare you for a career that is relevant to the critical issues facing justice agencies of today and tomorrow.
- Your success matters: You will work with the undergraduate advisement center throughout your time at Georgia State to make sure you are enrolling in the correct courses. To support your need for a versatile education, Georgia State also allows you to complete your criminal justice bachelor’s degree in a part- or full-time capacity.
- A well-rounded education: Because earning a criminal justice degree online at Georgia State also requires general education classes, you will find yourself speaking more clearly and effectively, thinking more analytically and critically evaluating the materials you read by the time you graduate.
- Online learning for the busy student or working professional: Every class you need to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice can be completed online.
Dental Hygiene, BS
Dental Hygiene
The Georgia State online dental hygiene bachelor of science degree program is for registered dental hygienists who already have an associate degree. This online bachelor’s completion program will help you advance in the profession by giving you the education you need to move into other roles, such as: providing clinical instruction for future hygienists, attending graduate school or moving to roles outside of clinical practice.
As the first tier-one research university in the Atlanta metro to offer an R.D.H. to B.S. degree completion program, we are ready to help you succeed. Georgia State is nationally recognized for our student success initiatives and helping students like you advance in your profession is part of our core mission.
The online B.S. in Dental Hygiene includes 10 courses to provide coursework necessary to enable graduates to advance to more marketable positions in the profession. All courses are fully online and are three credit hours each.
Finance, Online B.B.A. Degree Completion Program
Department of Finance
The online B.B.A. in Finance program provides strong technical finance knowledge, equips you to analyze and solve financial challenges and offers experience in preparing and presenting business reports with a financial focus.
Complete your finance degree online at your own pace by transferring credits from your associate degree or another undergraduate program. With personalized support from an academic advisor, you will design a flexible study plan to advance your career.
Earn a high-quality education through courses developed and taught by Robinson faculty, offering you 1:1 access to instructors. The asynchronous format allows you to work or intern while earning your degree. You can also tailor your program with electives in areas like management, marketing and international business to align with your career goals. You will receive the same education and participate in the graduation ceremony alongside on-campus students.
Tuition
Learn more about the cost of an online bachelor’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.
Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.
Hospitality Administration, Online B.B.A. Degree Completion Program
Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration
The online B.B.A. in Hospitality Administration offers an integrated curriculum blending general business and hospitality, along with arts and sciences courses, to prepare students for management roles in the hospitality industry.
Complete your hospitality degree online at your own pace by transferring credits from your associate degree or another undergraduate program. With personalized support from an academic advisor, you will design a flexible study plan tailored to advance your career.
Earn a high-quality education with courses developed and taught by Robinson faculty, offering 1:1 access to instructors. The asynchronous format allows you to work or intern while completing your degree, which you can customize with electives like business analytics or entrepreneurship to fit your career goals. You will receive the same education and participate in the graduation ceremony alongside on-campus students.
Tuition
Learn more about the cost of an online bachelor’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.
Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.
Interdisciplinary Studies, Online B.I.S.
Are you looking for…
- Increased Job Advancement and Marketability?
- Increased Income Potential?
- Providing a Higher Quality of Life for Yourself and Your Dependents?
- Fulfilling a Personal Milestone?
All within a flexible online curriculum specialized for your interests and goals while maximizing previously earned college credits, with dedicated faculty and staff to support you.
Look no further than our Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Arts and Sciences (BIS). A Georgia State University degree with endless opportunities.
The online BIS degree empowers you with a flexible curriculum while providing an avenue to an interdisciplinary educational experience that builds on various foundations for different career options, including graduate study.
With this program, you will further develop your skills* in:
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Oral and Written Communication
*Key competencies that employers and graduate programs are looking for in their applicants.
Whether you are new to Georgia State or returning to complete your degree, you are closer than you think to earning your bachelor’s degree at Georgia State with the online BIS program.
Tuition
Learn more about the cost of an online bachelor’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.
Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.
Management Business Analytics, Online B.B.A. Degree Completion Program
Department of Management
The B.B.A. in Management with an online concentration in Business Analytics equips students with essential business knowledge and analytical skills to solve complex challenges. Students learn to analyze data and apply models to address business, organizational and societal problems.
Complete your business analytics degree online at your own pace by transferring credits from your associate degree or another undergraduate program. With personalized support from an academic advisor, you will design a flexible study plan tailored to advance your career.
Earn a high-quality education with courses taught by Robinson faculty and 1:1 instructor access. The asynchronous format lets you work while studying, and you can customize your degree with electives in areas like finance or international business. You will receive the same education and participate in the graduation ceremony alongside on-campus students.
Tuition
Learn more about the cost of an online bachelor’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.
Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.
Management Supply Chain and Operations Management, Online B.B.A. Degree Completion Program
Department of Management
The B.B.A. in Management with an online concentration in Supply Chain and Operations Management is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to succeed in today’s increasingly complex supply chains. With Atlanta being a logistics hub and home to the headquarters of many global corporations, graduates are well-positioned to take advantage of numerous career path opportunities.
Complete your supply chain and operations management degree online at your own pace by transferring credits from your associate degree or another undergraduate program. With personalized support from an academic advisor, you will design a flexible study plan tailored to advance your career.
Earn a high-quality education with courses developed and taught by Robinson faculty, offering 1:1 access to instructors. The asynchronous format allows you to work or intern while studying, and you can customize your degree with electives like marketing or entrepreneurship to align with your goals. You will receive the same education and participate in the graduation ceremony alongside on-campus students.
Tuition
Learn more about the cost of an online bachelor’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.
Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.
Marketing, Online B.B.A. Degree Completion Program
Department of Marketing
The online B.B.A. in Marketing program provides a solid foundation in marketing, covering topics from market analysis, pricing strategies, advertising and more. Graduates benefit from an innovative curriculum designed to prepare them for successful marketing careers.
Complete your marketing degree online at your own pace by transferring credits from your associate degree or another undergraduate program. With personalized support from an academic advisor, you will design a flexible study plan tailored to advance your career.
Earn a high-quality education with courses developed and taught by Robinson faculty, offering 1:1 access to instructors. The asynchronous format allows you to work or intern while studying, and you can customize your degree with electives like business analytics or entrepreneurship to align with your goals. You will receive the same education and participate in the graduation ceremony alongside on-campus students.
Tuition
Learn more about the cost of an online bachelor’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.
Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.
Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.
School of Nursing
Beginning Fall semester 2022, Georgia State University's R.N. to B.S.N. program joins a collaborative academic agreement, which allows our program to deliver certain courses common to the R.N. to B.S.N. program of study with other nursing programs in the University System of Georgia. See the new application deadline and additional information in the tabs below. Complete information on the new fall admission and collaborative agreement here.
Bachelor’s prepared nurses are in high demand as hospitals and healthcare organizations try to address the current nursing shortage. Earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing will provide you with a competitive advantage through advanced training that will broaden your career options in leadership and specialty positions as well as prepare you to move into graduate level work.
Georgia State’s online R.N. to B.S.N. degree completion program is designed for practicing registered nurses with an associate degree in nursing or a nursing diploma. In just three semesters you can complete your core nursing curriculum and receive your bachelor of science in nursing. Flexible pathways consisting of less than nine credit hours per semester are also available to help you balance competing demands. The program prepares nurses at an advanced level to meet the challenges of today’s complex healthcare environment.
Georgia State’s School of Nursing is the only one in Georgia that offers the full spectrum of nursing education, from associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees with six of these programs available online. Our urban location, healthcare partnerships, and extensive healthcare network offer unique career advantages. Your success matters to us. We are committed to supporting you through every step of your journey.
Accreditation and Approvals: The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master of science degree program in nursing/post-master’s certificate/and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Georgia State is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Political Science, B.A.
Political Science
Political science is the study of “who gets what, when, and how” in the distribution of goods and values in society and in groups.
Political scientists examine the forces that drive such decisions, including political parties and voters, public opinion, interest groups, bureaucracies and administrative behavior, public law, international relations, international law and organizations, national security, intergovernmental relations, political behavior, political philosophy, comparative politics, public policy and conflict.
Georgia State’s online bachelor’s degree in political science offers two options: the general program in political science and a concentration in pre-law. These programs allow you to learn about American politics and government, comparative politics, international politics and political theory, all while preparing you for success in graduate school, law school and beyond. Please note that the international affairs concentration is not currently available as a fully online program.
The online degree program emphasizes:
- Active Learning
Political science classes allow students to practice a wide variety of skills through debates, simulations and other active learning activities. - Career Competencies
Students will develop skills with direct relevance to success in law school, graduate school and the workplace. Written assignments develop problem-solving skills as well as analytical skills, with a focus on research, data analysis, and critical thinking. Online group projects enhance verbal and written communication skills and sharpen students’ ability to work in teams. Over the course of the program, students identify and evaluate effective leadership, and build a strong work ethic. In many courses, students will document these competencies through archiving textual and video evidence in e-portfolios. - Connections
Online students will have opportunities for community building through connections to groups and activities designed for Georgia State political science students.
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