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 more than fifty undergraduate and graduate programs covering some 250 fields of study through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Services, and Law and the School of Policy Studies.

Georgia State University is a public institution with more than 27,000 students. The graduate student population of more than 7,500 is one of the largest in the Southeast. The average age of graduate students is 32. Students from 145 countries and forty-eight states attend the University.

The Location and Community
The University is located in the heart of Atlanta's central business district. The city is a rapidly growing metropolitan area characterized by a spectacular skyline and a culturally diverse population. Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport is the world's largest and busiest and makes the city easily accessible from anywhere in the world. The climate is moderate, with a mean July temperature of 73°F (23°C) and a mean January temperature of 50°F (10°C), Atlanta is located in the foothills of the southern Appalachian Mountain range and is close to the Great Smokey Mountains and the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The College of Arts and Sciences offers the following degrees and concentrations: anthropology, M.A.; applied linguistics, M.A., Ph.D.; art and design, M.A.Ed., M.A., M.F.A. (concentrations in art history, ceramics, drawing and painting, graphic design, interior design, jewelry design and metal smithing, photography, printmaking, program with department of communication, sculpture, and textiles); astronomy, Ph.D.; biology, M.S., Ph.D. (concentrations in applied and environmental microbiology, cell biology and physiology, molecular genetics and biochemistry, neurobiology and behavior); chemistry, M.S., Ph.D. (concentrations in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioorganic and medicinal chemistry, biophysical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and specialization in geology); communication, M.A., Ph.D.(concentrations in film, video and digital imaging, human communication and social influence, mass communication, moving image studies, and public communication); computer science, M.S., Ph.D. (concentration in bioinformatics); English, M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D. (concentrations in creative writing-fiction, creative writing-poetry, literary history and criticism, rhetoric and composition, technical and professional writing, and interdisciplinary studies); geography, M.A. (concentrations in geotechnology, physical geography and environmental studies, urban studies); geology, M.S. (concentrations in earth sciences, geographic information sciences; earth sciences, hydrologic sciences; and earth sciences, natural resources management and environmental studies); gerontology, M.A.; heritage preservation, M.H.P. (concentrations in historic preservation and public history); history, M.A., Ph.D. (concentrations in African history, Asian history, European history, historic preservation, labor history, Latin American history, Middle Eastern history, public history, U.S. history, urban history, and world history); mathematics and statistics, M.A.T., M.A., M.S. (concentrations in bioinformatics, biostatistics, discrete mathematics, scientific computing statistics, and statistics and allied field); modern and classical languages, M.A. (concentrations in French, German, and Spanish); music, M.Mu. (concentrations in choral conducting, composition, instrumental conducting, jazz studies, music education, orchestral instrument performance, organ performance, piano pedagogy, piano performance, and voice performance); philosophy, M.A. (concentrations in traditional track, applied ethics track, individual track, J.D. and M.A. track, and religious studies); physics, M.S., Ph.D. (concentrations in astrophysics, atomic physics, biophysics, condensed-matter physics, molecular physics, and nuclear physics); political science, M.A., Ph.D. (concentrations in American government, comparative politics, international affairs, joint degree with international business, political theory, professional politics, and public administration); psychology, Ph.D. (concentrations in clinical psychology, community psychology, developmental psychology, joint clinical/neuropsychology, neuropsychology and behavior, and social and cognitive); sociology, M.A., Ph.D. (concentrations in family and the life course, gender and sexuality, race and urban studies, and social conflict and inequality); and women's studies, M.A. Certificate programs are available in geographic information systems, gerontology, heritage preservation, hydrogeology, Latin American studies, translation and interpretation, and women's studies.

Facilities & Resources
Research, scholarship, and creating new knowledge, are some of the most important activities of the faculty of College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University (GSU). With twenty interdisciplinary centers in the natural, computational, social and behavioral sciences, along with numerous specialty research labs involving faculty members and student researchers, the College is supporting inquiry into such crucial areas as public health, brain function and behavior, language acquisition and development, learning disorders, gerontology, astronomy, environmental research, atypical communication development, agricultural biotechnology, digital arts and media, molecular biology, and drug development.

The College of Arts and Sciences also works with government and industry leaders, including the Georgia Research Alliance, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Education, to develop new models that embrace both cutting-edge scientific discovery and educational and business development. Through international centers-the Middle East Center for Peace, Culture, and Development; the Center for Hellenic Studies; the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies; the Center for International Media Education; and the developing Asian Studies Center-the faculty members of the College are engaged in research that connects students to the world by expanding their knowledge of a diverse array of cultural perspectives, languages, and ideas. The College not only works with government, industry, and international partners, they also work together. Researchers from a variety of disciplines are engaged in projects which benefit from interdisciplinary methods. This innovative approach to research has resulted in the development of internationally recognized projects and facilities, including the Language Research Center, the Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy, and the biotechnology core facilities, in which GSU researchers are expanding their understanding of some of the most important issues facing society.

Expenses and Aid
Financial aid is available, mainly in the form of Federal Stafford Student Loans. In addition, some departments offer scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. Students should contact the specific department for details.

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

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