Academic Programs
Choose from a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, certificate and endorsement programs in education and human service fields.
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The information shared here is intended to provide an overview of Georgia State’s Education & Human Development offerings. For official details on admissions requirements, tuition, courses and more please refer to the university catalogs.
Exercise Science, M.S.
College of Education & Human Development
Our master’s program in exercise science prepares students to conduct research in exercise science or pursue careers in worksite health promotion or fitness, cardiac rehabilitation or related clinical programs. The program includes classroom, laboratory, research and field experience in biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology of physical activity and related interdisciplinary coursework in areas such as public health, gerontology and nutrition. Exercise science provides advanced academic preparation for a successful career in the health and fitness field or for advancement to doctoral-level study.
Our master’s program in exercise science prepares students to conduct research in exercise science or pursue careers in worksite health promotion or fitness, cardiac rehabilitation or related clinical programs.
The program includes classroom, laboratory, research and field experience in biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology of physical activity and related interdisciplinary coursework in areas such as public health, gerontology and nutrition.
Exercise science provides advanced academic preparation for a successful career in the health and fitness field or for advancement to doctoral-level study.
Health and Physical Education, B.S.E.
College of Education & Human Development
The health and physical education bachelor’s degree program is designed for students interested in coaching or who want to obtain certification to teach. The teacher certification concentration is designed to prepare graduates for a teaching career in kindergarten through 12th grade schools. After completing a series of activity and content classes, students will have the opportunity to complete methods of teaching classes in four settings (elementary, secondary, adapted physical education and health education) prior to student teaching. The sport coaching concentration prepares sport coaching, physical activity, and heath and wellness professionals to work in community sport and movement settings. These settings include early childhood through later adulthood. This concentration does not lead to initial teacher certification.
The health and physical education bachelor’s degree program is designed for students interested in coaching or who want to obtain certification to teach.
The teacher certification concentration is designed to prepare graduates for a teaching career in kindergarten through 12th grade schools. After completing a series of activity and content classes, students will have the opportunity to complete methods of teaching classes in four settings (elementary, secondary, adapted physical education and health education) prior to student teaching.
The sport coaching concentration prepares sport coaching, physical activity, and heath and wellness professionals to work in community sport and movement settings. These settings include early childhood through later adulthood. This concentration does not lead to initial teacher certification.
Health and Physical Education, M.A.T.
College of Education & Human Development
If you’re looking to teach in health and physical education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade settings, our master of arts in teaching in health and physical education is designed for you. While in the program, students learn the content knowledge required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for certification in health and physical education and graduates are eligible for the induction teaching certificate in Georgia.
If you’re looking to teach in health and physical education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade settings, our master of arts in teaching in health and physical education is designed for you.
While in the program, students learn the content knowledge required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for certification in health and physical education and graduates are eligible for the induction teaching certificate in Georgia.
Health and Physical Education, M.Ed.
Our program M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education degree is for those who are pre-kindergarten through 12th grade health and physical educators. This program will: Extend your content and pedagogical knowledge for improved professional practice. Develop leadership skills that will allow you to lead curriculum development, program administration and leadership roles at the local school level and in professional organizations at the state, regional and national level.
Our program M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education degree is for those who are pre-kindergarten through 12th grade health and physical educators.
This program will:
- Extend your content and pedagogical knowledge for improved professional practice.
- Develop leadership skills that will allow you to lead curriculum development, program administration and leadership roles at the local school level and in professional organizations at the state, regional and national level.
Healthcare Science Education, Undergraduate Certificate
College of Education & Human Development
The Heathcare Science Education certificate program prepares those with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to be successful in healthcare science classrooms and laboratories. Our certificate program, approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for teacher certification, begins in the summer semester. Applications are accepted through the first week of summer classes or until the program is full. Students spend three weeks in the summer on Georgia State’s campus, followed by a synchronous online learning class one night a week in the fall and spring. Students also participate in a student teaching practicum in which a Georgia State educator mentors them at their school of employment.
The Heathcare Science Education certificate program prepares those with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to be successful in healthcare science classrooms and laboratories.
Our certificate program, approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for teacher certification, begins in the summer semester. Applications are accepted through the first week of summer classes or until the program is full.
Students spend three weeks in the summer on Georgia State’s campus, followed by a synchronous online learning class one night a week in the fall and spring. Students also participate in a student teaching practicum in which a Georgia State educator mentors them at their school of employment.
Human Learning and Development, B.I.S.
The Human Learning and Development program provides students an opportunity to acquire a career-oriented range of skills and knowledge. Students choose from the coursework in behavior and learning disabilities, child growth and development, counseling, deaf studies, educational psychology, family and community literacy, learning technologies, and research methods and problem-solving. Courses are taught by faculty across the College of Education & Human Development’s seven departments. No application is required for this bachelor’s degree. Students are required to declare two selected disciplines with their academic adviser or online.
The Human Learning and Development program provides students an opportunity to acquire a career-oriented range of skills and knowledge. Students choose from the coursework in behavior and learning disabilities, child growth and development, counseling, deaf studies, educational psychology, family and community literacy, learning technologies, and research methods and problem-solving. Courses are taught by faculty across the College of Education & Human Development’s seven departments.
No application is required for this bachelor’s degree. Students are required to declare two selected disciplines with their academic adviser or online.
Instructional Design and Technology, Graduate Certificate
Our online program in Instructional Design and Technology is for those interested in working in a variety of education, training and development areas such as those found in business, industry, government agencies, military and nonprofit organizations. This certificate meets the challenges created by technology training needs and enhances skills in developing and managing e-learning and performance support in the workplace. The program emphasizes the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate and manage e-learning and human performance support systems. The graduate certificate in Instructional Design and Technology is a 12-credit-hour program of study. The content is the same as the courses taught in the M.S. Instructional Design and Technology program.
Our online program in Instructional Design and Technology is for those interested in working in a variety of education, training and development areas such as those found in business, industry, government agencies, military and nonprofit organizations.
This certificate meets the challenges created by technology training needs and enhances skills in developing and managing e-learning and performance support in the workplace. The program emphasizes the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate and manage e-learning and human performance support systems.
The graduate certificate in Instructional Design and Technology is a 12-credit-hour program of study. The content is the same as the courses taught in the M.S. Instructional Design and Technology program.
Instructional Design and Technology, M.S.
The online M.S. degree in Instructional Design and Technology provides students with the knowledge and skills required to excel as instructional designers and technologists in industry, non-profits and government entities. As a professional educator, you will combine the knowledge of the learning process, instructional systems theory and various forms of media and learning environments to create effective and efficient learning experiences. This program no longer requires a GRE score for application. Visit the “Admissions Requirements” tab for more details. We offer: Access to high-quality internships in the metro Atlanta area Taught by leading professionals in business, healthcare and non-profit sectors Note: The program does not lead to certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
The online M.S. degree in Instructional Design and Technology provides students with the knowledge and skills required to excel as instructional designers and technologists in industry, non-profits and government entities. As a professional educator, you will combine the knowledge of the learning process, instructional systems theory and various forms of media and learning environments to create effective and efficient learning experiences.
This program no longer requires a GRE score for application. Visit the “Admissions Requirements” tab for more details.
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- Access to high-quality internships in the metro Atlanta area
- Taught by leading professionals in business, healthcare and non-profit sectors
Note: The program does not lead to certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Instructional Technology for Certified Educators (Pre-Kindergarten Through 12th Grade Focus Certification)
The Instructional Technology certification program prepares educator-candidates to serve as technology coaches/facilitators in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade schools. Those who successfully complete the program are prepared to: Effectively use technology to support student learning of content. Provide professional development and mentoring to teachers and other school professionals. Provide leadership in the development of school improvement plans toward higher levels of student achievement through technology in student learning.
The Instructional Technology certification program prepares educator-candidates to serve as technology coaches/facilitators in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade schools.
Those who successfully complete the program are prepared to:
- Effectively use technology to support student learning of content.
- Provide professional development and mentoring to teachers and other school professionals.
- Provide leadership in the development of school improvement plans toward higher levels of student achievement through technology in student learning.
Instructional Technology, Ph.D.
The Instructional Technology Ph.D. program is designed for those working in the instructional technology field in a variety of educational, training and development areas, such as those found in schools, higher education, business, industry and government agencies. The Ph.D. prepares students to conduct research on technology-enhanced learning environments. The Instructional Technology Ph.D. program provides specialization for individuals in the following areas: instructional design alternative instructional delivery systems research management and consulting
The Instructional Technology Ph.D. program is designed for those working in the instructional technology field in a variety of educational, training and development areas, such as those found in schools, higher education, business, industry and government agencies. The Ph.D. prepares students to conduct research on technology-enhanced learning environments.
The Instructional Technology Ph.D. program provides specialization for individuals in the following areas:
- instructional design
- alternative instructional delivery systems
- research
- management and consulting