Overview
Georgia State University is responsive to students' career goals and provides educational and research programs relevant to the practical needs of both the students and the community. The University offers nearly fifty undergraduate and graduate degree programs that cover some 200 fields of study through its five colleges—the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, and Law—and its School of Policy Studies.

Georgia State University is a public institution with more than 24,000 students. The graduate student population of more than 7,000 is one of the largest in the Southeast. The average age of graduate students is 33. Students from 113 countries and all fifty states attend the University.

The Community
The University is located in the heart of Atlanta's central business district. The city is a rapidly growing metropolitan area that is characterized by a spectacular skyline and a culturally diverse population. Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport is one of the world's largest and busiest, making the city easily accessible from anywhere in the world. The climate is moderate, with a mean July temperature of 23°C and a mean January temperature of 10°C. Atlanta is located in the foothills of the southern Appalachian Mountain range and is close to both the Great Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

Programs of study and degree requirements
The School of Music offers a Master of Music (M.Mu.) degree, with concentrations in composition, conducting (choral and instrumental), jazz studies, music education, performance (keyboard, orchestral instruments, and voice), and piano pedagogy. A Specialist in Education degree (Ed.S.) in music education is offered jointly with the College of Education. A Ph.D. in education with studies in music is also available through the College of Education. The School sponsors specialized workshops in areas such as opera, technology, piano pedagogy, and music education.

Facilities & Resources
In addition to the excellent collection of scores and historical editions in Pullen Library, students may use the resources in the collections of the University System of Georgia, Agnes Scott College, the Atlanta University Center, Mercer University, Kennesaw State, Oglethorpe University, and Emory University. Students and faculty members have access to all current technology resources through the University's computer center.

The School of Music is housed in three buildings in the historic Fairlie-Poplar section of downtown Atlanta, which includes the Haas-Howell and Standard buildings and the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts. These buildings include classrooms, studios, and rehearsal and performance space. There is a computer lab, a state-of-the-art recording facility, and a computer music studio. The School of Music maintains a 400-seat recital hall. The Neighborhood Music Schools and the Center for Educational Partnerships maintain connections between the School of Music and the Atlanta community.

Expenses and Aid
Costs: For tuition figures, students should visit the University's Web site at http://www.gsu.edu.

Financial Aid: Graduate assistantships and international tuition waivers are available to qualified students.

Housing/Living Expenses: Georgia State University has a nonresidential campus located in downtown Atlanta, at the center of a network of highways and rapid-transit services that extend throughout the greater metropolitan area. This transportation network makes it possible for students to live anywhere in the metropolitan area and reach downtown easily. The cost of living in Atlanta is moderate compared to that in other centers in the United States.Dormitory housing is available at the Georgia State Village, which is located a short distance from Georgia State's downtown campus.

How to Apply
Application materials can be obtained from either the School of Music or the Graduate Division of the College of Arts and Sciences. Applicants must submit the completed application for graduate study and the University information forms, the $25 application fee, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, GRE General Test scores, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of educational and career goals. Students in performance and jazz studies are required to audition. Appointments can be scheduled through the Graduate Office of the School of Music. New students may enter the program at the beginning of any semester. Applicants may obtain additional information about the School of Music by contacting the Director of Graduate Studies or by viewing the Web page at the address listed below.

Betty Boone, B.M., Georgia State.

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