Columbus State University

Accounting

The accounting program prepares students for a career in accounting with the foundation coursework required to pursue post-graduation professional certificates or licenses such as the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The program also prepares students to pursue graduate coursework in accounting. The accounting major includes 24 upper division required hours of accounting.

Applied Computer Science

The TSYS School of Computer Science offers the Master of Science in Applied Computer Science with three concentrations: Software Development, AI and Data Science, and General. 132 Applied Computer Science (MS)

Art (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art program provides students with an opportunity to discover their own creative talents while preparing themselves for arts related careers or graduate school. The curriculum is designed to develop individual artistic vision, technical skills, visual literacy, aesthetic inquiry, and proficiency in verbal and written communication.

Art (BFA)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art is designed for students discovering, exploring and developing their own creative talents while preparing them for graduate school or arts-related careers. The degree is a well-rounded general fine arts degree with approximately 60% of the total program in studio courses, art history and supportive courses in art and design. Students must choose to focus in one of several media concentrations and may investigate in a broad interdisciplinary manner.

Art Education

The M.Ed. program in art education provides candidates the opportunity to further their knowledge through investigation and research of current issues, concepts and curriculum and to pursue their creative work in the studios as well as advanced studies in art history. This degree is for teachers with a clear renewable teaching certification.

Art Education

The Art Education program at Columbus State University provides pre-service teachers a solid knowledge base emphasizing pedagogy, curriculum content, and assessment consistent with the national, state, and local standards and goals. In the first two years, students complete studies that establish eligibility for admission to teacher education. This is followed by a sequence of campus and field-based courses culminating in the student teaching semester during the senior year.

Art History

Students in our Art History degree program study Western and Non- Western Art from pre-history to the present day. They learn about how works of art reflect the lives and cultures of the artists who made them. Art History draws on every field of study from the fine arts, literature and history to science and mathematics as a means to understand works of art and their broader histories.

Arts Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Fine Arts Education is designed for individuals seeking initial educator certification in P-12 art education or theatre (drama) education who already hold an undergraduate degree in their desired field of certification or a closely related area. In this Master's degree program, candidates learn to design and implement data- driven learning experiences tailored to meet the differentiated needs of P-12 students.

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science degree enables students to demonstrate a general knowledge of law enforcement, legal research, corrections and criminology. Students must take a minimum of 39 credit hours in criminal justice courses in residence at Columbus State University.

Associate of Science in Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum (ASCC) degree is a 2-year undergraduate transfer degree program designed largely for the completion of the general education requirements and related lower division studies typically pursued during the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate degree program. Most of the coursework in this transfer AS degree programs encompasses CSU’s Core Curriculum requirements, which include some preparatory or introductory coursework for particular upper division majors.

Biology - General Track (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology provides students with an opportunity to develop interests related to biology, allowing more flexibility for a customized education to match their specific interests, while also gaining skills in critical thinking and scientific reasoning in preparation for entry into advanced academic degree programs and careers that require a more interdisciplinary and less specialized biology background.

Biology - General Track (BS)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology prepares students for employment in biological or life science careers and/or for entry into advanced degree programs in biology or health-related professional schools, by providing a more specialized biological education to include the analytical skills, knowledge, laboratory and field techniques across various disciplines within the biological sciences.

Biology - Secondary Education Track

This degree combines broad training in biology with preparation for K-12 teaching through UTeach Columbus (https:// uteach.columbusstate.edu/). All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. In addition to the degree requirements, there are further requirements for teaching certification.

Business Administration

The Turner College of Business offers an accredited on-campus Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree that prepares individuals for managerial positions in business, industry, or government. With our smaller average class size, dedicated faculty and staff, and reasonable tuition, we may be the best buy in higher education in the region.

Chemistry - ACS Certified Track

This degree track is designed for students interested in graduate studies in chemistry or related fields. The track is certified by the American Chemical Society through its Committee on Professional Training. The track provides breadth and depth of experience to give graduates a wide choice of career options, and is especially suited for students desiring to study chemistry in a graduate school. The track also prepares students for entry level positions in industry and government laboratories.

Chemistry - Forensic Track

This B.S. in Forensic Chemistry is designed for students interested in working in a forensics laboratory or pursuing graduate studies in forensics. In addition to the general degree requirements, the track requires satisfactory completion of courses in chemistry, criminal justice, mathematics, and physics. These provide a broad foundation in the field and permit flexibility for evolving and changing student interests.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Columbus State University will prepare you to work in a variety of community settings including, but not limited to, mental health centers, community agencies, hospitals, residential treatment centers, corrections, or other helping or human service-oriented programs. As a mental health professional, your diverse experience and training will empower others to transform their future.

Communication - Communication Studies Track

Built upon the theoretical foundations of interpersonal, group and rhetorical communication, this program explores concepts and applications designed for students wanting careers in organizational communication, training and development, and rhetorical analysis. It has proven to be an excellent preparation program for students desiring to continue their education in a variety of graduate and professional schools.

Communication - Creative Services Management Track

With the rapid progression of technology, communication may have become easier and more convenient, but the complexity of the field has grown as well. Columbus State University's Master of Arts in Communication will prepare you to strategically craft messages through different mediums, communicate with clientele in a variety of settings, produce creative content, and manage communication campaigns.

Communication - Film Production Track

The Film Production track is designed to meet the need for qualified individuals to serve as film production personnel in the burgeoning $6 billion film industry in Georgia. The degree program will require the successful completion of 123 undergraduate credit hours. All credit hours earned in obtaining the Film Production Certificate and AA can be applied to the BA in Communication / Film Production Concentration program.

Communication - Integrated Media Track

This program uses a computer mediated communication focus to prepare graduates to enter the fast-changing mass media profession where the convergence of media models requires students to work across all media platforms. This training includes the traditional print and broadcast media as well as Internet, digital and social media. Students develop multi-platform media content (radio, television, digital) at all phases and work with industry professionals to hone their skills.

Communication - Public Relations Track

Using a management centered approach, this program combines the theoretical concepts of persuasion, public opinion formation, and mass communication with applied research, planning, communication, and evaluation of comprehensive public relation campaigns. These campaigns are developed for non profit organizations within the community so as to provide real-world professional experiences.

Computer Science - Games Programming Track

The BS in Computer Science - Games Programming Track provides students with a thorough understanding of the theory, design and programming techniques required for producing games software. This track equips students with the theoretical and practical knowledge for careers in the games and simulation industries.

Computer Science - Software Systems Track

Graduates will be able to design and implement software, devise new ways to use computers, and develop effective ways to solve computing problems.

Computer Science - Web Development Track

Graduates will be able to design and implement software, devise new ways to use computers, and develop effective ways to solve computing problems. According to the US Department of Labor, computer science and information technology job opportunities are expected to grow at approximately 22% through 2020, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum (ASCC) degree is a 2-year undergraduate transfer degree program designed largely for the completion of the general education requirements and related lower division studies typically pursued during the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate degree program. Most of the coursework in this transfer AS degree programs encompasses CSU's Core Curriculum requirements, which include some preparatory or introductory coursework for particular upper division majors.

Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science degree enables students to demonstrate a general knowledge of law enforcement, legal research, corrections and criminology. Students must take a minimum of 39 credit hours in criminal justice courses in residence at Columbus State University. Full 2025-2026 263

Curriculum and Instruction in Accomplished Teaching

The M.Ed. in Accomplished Teaching is an online degree offered cooperatively by Columbus State University, Georgia Southern University, and Valdosta State University, all fully accredited institutions in the University System of Georgia. The 36-hour program is based on the Curriculum and Instruction standards developed by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The standards include Knowledge of Curriculum, Instruction, Content, Students, Research, Assessment, and Professionalism.

Curriculum and Leadership - Curriculum Track

With the present climate of accountability, there is a substantial demand for educators who have a high level of expertise in school improvement, professional learning, and educational research. Educators who work with various student populations should be able to identify current needs, examine or explore those needs, and implement practices and/or policies based on empirical literature to improve those needs.

Cybersecurity

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity offered by the TSYS School of Computer Science provides students with the opportunity to join the cybersecurity workforce as well-qualified professionals. Students learn how to protect critical information infrastructures by developing, implementing and maintaining appropriate cybersecurity techniques, policies, and practices to help prevent, detect and eliminate security threats. The program offers two concentrations: Cyber Defense and Management.

Cybersecurity

All graduates in the B.S. in Cybersecurity program offered by the Turner College of Business will learn the essential skills necessary to join the cybersecurity workforce.

Cybersecurity of FinTech

The Cybersecurity Nexus is a 60-credit undergraduate program designed largely for the training of cybersecurity professionals to meet the local and statewide need. Most of the coursework in this program encompasses CSU's Core Curriculum requirements in addition to 18 hours of cybersecurity coursework.

Earth and Space Science - Environmental Science Track

Earth and Space Science is an interdisciplinary field which works to advance humanity’s understanding of the Earth and the wider universe. Students are provided with a solid foundation in earth systems and processes (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) and the impacts humans have on these systems, both past and present. Additionally, students will learn about the origins of the planets and the exploration of the solar system.

Earth and Space Science - Geology Track

Earth and Space Science is an interdisciplinary field which works to advance humanity’s understanding of the Earth and the wider universe. Students are provided with a solid foundation in space and earth systems and processes (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere), as well as the impacts humans have on these systems, both past and present.

Earth and Space Science - Secondary Education Track

Earth and Space Science is an interdisciplinary field which works to advance humanity’s understanding of the Earth and the wider universe. Students are provided with a solid foundation in earth systems and processes (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) and the impacts humans have on these systems, both past and present. Additionally, students will learn about the origins of the planets and the exploration of the solar system.

Educational Leadership

The Educational Leadership Ed.S. Program is designed to prepare system-level leaders who can effectively address district-level educational issues by appropriately applying theory and research-based practices.

Educational Leadership

The Educational Leadership M.Ed. Program is designed for certified educators who wish to earn the credentials necessary to become a school- or district-level administrator. Upon completion of this program, candidates will be eligible to add Tier I Leadership Certification to their certificates, provided all GaPSC certification requirements are met (see Notes below). While in the Educational Leadership M.Ed.

Educational Leadership - Higher Education Track

The Higher Education Administration program is a specialization in the MED program in Educational Leadership that is designed to develop individuals who have the capability to take on administrative and leadership roles in a variety of higher education settings. It is an entry level environment where MED candidates develop their administrative and leadership skills in collaboration with other higher education professionals.

Elementary Education

Teachers holding a T-5 teaching certificate (or eligible for T-5, master's level certificate) with at least two years of teaching experience while holding a valid teaching license may apply for admission to the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program. Our EdS program is a fully online program that can be completed in five-six semesters and it serves for teachers in any location of the state of Georgia.

Elementary Education

The B.S.Ed. Elementary Education program at Columbus State University provides pre-service teachers a solid knowledge base emphasizing contemporary theory and research. Students also participate in extensive field experiences in settings which reflect diverse populations of young children. All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. In addition to the degree

Elementary Education (MAT)

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program in elementary education is designed for individuals holding a bachelor's degree who wish to obtain a teaching certificate and master's degree in elementary education. Certification in this field is for grades Pre-K through 5. The M.A.T. provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers.

Elementary Education (MEd)

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in elementary education is designed for teachers who hold a T-4 teaching certificate in elementary education. It provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge, skills, and habits of accomplished teachers. All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

English - Creative Writing Concentration

The Department of English provides graduates with the essential foundations of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. English majors often engage in undergraduate research projects, presenting conference papers at local, regional, and national conferences, and publishing work in peer-reviewed journals. Our award-winning student literary journal, Arden, and the D. L.

English - Literature Concentration

The Department of English provides graduates with the essential foundations of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. English majors often engage in undergraduate research projects, presenting conference papers at local, regional, and national conferences, and publishing work in peer-reviewed journals. Our award-winning student literary journal, Arden, and the D. L.

English - Professional Writing Concentration

The Department of English provides graduates with the essential foundations of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. English majors often engage in undergraduate research projects, presenting conference papers at local, regional, and national conferences, and publishing work in peer-reviewed journals. Our award-winning student literary journal, Arden, and the D. L.

English - Secondary Education Concentration

The Department of English provides graduates with the essential foundations of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. English majors often engage in undergraduate research projects, presenting conference papers at local, regional, and national conferences, and publishing work in peer-reviewed journals. Our award-winning student literary journal, Arden, and the D. L.

Family Nurse Practitioner

The M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is designed for the registered BSN nurse to complete a degree conveniently and efficiently while continuing a career.

Film Production

The nexus degree will provide Georgians access to a career in the high demand area of Film Production (as defined by the Governor's report on High Demand Career Initiatives). The Nexus Degree is tightly aligned with high priority talent demand of film production and the competencies and capabilities valued most within the industry.

Finance

The finance program is available in person and online. It provides students with the background necessary for a career in Banking, Investments, Financial Planning, or Corporate Finance. The program also prepares students for masters programs in finance or business administration and provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

General Business - General Track

The general business program offers a solid background in business fundamentals and can be tailored to accommodate a variety of career aspirations. The program also serves students who have already begun their careers and who wish to further their advancement potential. This major allows students a greater degree of flexibility in course selection, allowing students to select courses that most directly relate to their businesses or careers.

General Business - International Business Track

The general business program offers a solid background in business fundamentals and can be tailored to accommodate a variety of career aspirations. The program also serves students who have already begun their careers and who wish to further their advancement potential. This major allows students a greater degree of flexibility in course selection, allowing students to select courses that most directly relate to their businesses or careers.

Health and Physical Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program in Health and Physical Education is designed to provide both a master's degree and initial teacher certification at the T-5 level for individuals holding a bachelor's degree. Certification in this field is for grades P-12. The M.A.T. provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers.

Health and Physical Education (Online)

(Online) Program Overview The M.Ed. program in health and physical education is designed for teachers who hold a clear renewable T-4 teaching certificate. It provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge, skills, and habits of accomplished teachers.

Health Science

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is designed as a fundamental health-related degree that will enable students to pursue a variety of careers related to our population's health status. Graduates will have the basic skills and knowledge needed to become an asset to the health care community. Students are encouraged to become nationally recognized certified health education specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education (http://www.nchec.org/) Credentialing.

History - Research & Analysis Track

The department houses faculty with expertise in European, Islamic, Latin American, African American, Medieval, Military, and United States history. Courses in Urban Geography, Cultural Geography, and Geographic Information Systems enhance the research and employment opportunities of our graduates. Class size is small, and faculty members advise all majors and remain actively involved in their academic progress.

History - Secondary Education Track

The B.A. program in History and Secondary Education at Columbus State University provides basic and advanced content and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the teaching of diverse secondary social studies students. Students explore important historical themes and concepts, analyze and model effective instructional strategies, and practice the skills they learn in a variety of secondary school settings.

Information Technology

The B.S. Information Technology (BSIT) program provides students with a combination of knowledge, hands-on experience, and application of theory to support their employment in the field of Information Technology. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative and communication skills as well as providing a basic foundation in understanding the business process and the role of Information Technology in supporting that process. The BSIT is available in person and 100% online.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students who prefer to customize their curriculum for a specific, personal career path rather than a discipline-specific program of study. This degree offers students the ability to create a plan of study that helps to meet their professional goals by creating connections across disciplines.

Kinesiology - Exercise Science Concentration

The B.S Kinesiology degree with a concentration in Exercise Science is designed to accommodate a broad range of student interests and professional goals including careers in the health and fitness industry and graduate work in physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise science / physiology, or other allied health professions. The program offers thorough and rigid core of theoretical and practical courses balanced with flexibility through program electives.

Management - Entrepreneurship Concentration

The B.B.A. in Management major consists of three distinct concentrations. Each concentration prepares students for successful careers in business; however the focus is different. The Small Business and Entrepreneurship concentration prepares students to start, operate, and/or build their small business to be competitive in a global environment. The program includes hands-on experiences including student learning projects with a small company and writing a business plan.

Management - General Track

The B.B.A. in Management major is offered both in person and 100% online. It consists of three distinct concentrations. Each concentration prepares students for successful careers in business; however the focus is different. The general Management concentration prepares students for careers in diverse management areas, ranging from retail management, industrial management, service management, and numerous other managerial areas. Good managers find ways to make their organizations successful.

Management - Human Resource Concentration

The B.B.A. in Management major is offered both in person and 100% online. It consists of three distinct concentrations. Each concentration prepares students for successful careers in business; however the focus is different. The Human Resource Management (HRM) concentration prepares students specifically for careers in the Human Resource department of an organization.

Management Information Systems - General Track

The management information systems (MIS) major is offered both in person and 100% online. It prepares students for careers involving leading-edge enterprise technologies and the analysis, design, and management of computer-based information systems. MIS majors combine strong technical skills with an understanding of organizations and business.

Marketing

The Marketing major is available in person and online. Students completing the program will learn how to effectively conceive, promote, price, and distribute goods and services. This requires the ability to discover consumer needs, to assess complex and changing marketing situations, to determine the best marketing strategies for these situations, and to execute the strategies effectively. Marketing is an integral and essential part of any successful business.

Master of Public Health

This program is designed to prepare individuals with the expertise to work in the field of public health, working to protect and improve maternal and child health. The program will prepare graduates for a range of public health jobs, and students will have the opportunity to work with the numerous organizations that currently have partnerships with Columbus State University. Students will use the maternal and child health-specific coursework in multiple professional applications.

Master of Public Safety Administration

The Command College, in association with Columbus State University, provides a program of study that goes beyond what is currently available in public safety executive and management development courses, serving as a "graduate school" for public safety executives. To meet present and future training and educational needs of public safety executives, the Command College offers a study program that is distinctive, flexible and comprehensive.

Mathematics - Applied Mathematical Sciences

BS Mathematics - Applied Mathematical Sciences track prepares the student for a career in industry. Provide strong Mathematical foundation combined with study of mathematical and statistical methods applied in fields such as engineering, the physical and life sciences, environmental science, social science, and business.

Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Concentration

The Applied Math Concentration prepares the student for a career in industry. The student in Applied Math may select from two preparation tracks - actuarial science and statistics.

Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Sciences

BS Mathematics - Applied Mathematical Sciences track prepares the student for a career in industry. Provide strong Mathematical foundation combined with study of mathematical and statistical methods applied in fields such as engineering, the physical and life sciences, environmental science, social science, and business.

Mathematics - General Track

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics features a traditional, rigorous plan of study designed to expose the student to a broad range of mathematics at a level sufficient for graduate studies in math or statistics.

Mathematics - Secondary Education Concentration

The BS in Mathematics - Secondary Education Track provides a sound foundation in mathematics, as well as coursework necessary for teaching certification at the secondary level. As a part of UTeach Columbus (https://uteach.columbusstate.edu/), this program stresses early field experiences, inquiry-based lessons, and highly engaged instruction. Education coursework focuses directly on math and science classroom settings.

Middle Grades Education

Teachers holding a clear renewable T-5 teaching certificate with at least two years of teaching experience may apply for admission to the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program. Education Specialist candidates develop content and pedagogical expertise as well as seek to influence educational decisions outside their own classrooms. They become increasingly accomplished teachers who display leadership. The program admits students for Summer and Fall terms only.

Middle Grades Education

The M.Ed. program is designed for educators who have completed initial certification preparation in a teacher education field and who currently hold a T-4 or equivalent teaching certificate. It provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge, skills, and habits of accomplished teachers. All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. 178 School Counseling (MEd)

Modern Language and Culture - French Track

Our curriculum is designed to prepare undergraduates for critical thinking and employment flexibility. The department's philosophy emphasizes dynamic faculty-student academic encounters both in- and out- of the classroom; along with individualized attention for our majors and minors. Our faculty's expertise encompasses a broad range spanning Latin American literature, Hispanic women's writing, Spanish and Latin American culture, Hispanic linguistics, and the use of technology in the Humanities.

Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree offers students a versatile liberal arts education within an extraordinary music school. By fostering intellectual and scholarly engagement in many disciplines, it is Full 2025-2026 91 particularly well-suited for musically talented students who have

Music Education - Choral Concentration

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree prepares students to become professional music educators. It provides skilled musicians the opportunity to develop expertise as a classroom teacher and ensemble director in K-12 music programs. Much like the Music Performance degree program, students also study applied music on a principal instrument or voice with our artist-faculty and perform in our large ensembles.

Music Education - Instrumental Concentration

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education program prepares students to become professional music educators. It provides skilled musicians the opportunity to develop expertise as a classroom teacher and ensemble director in K-12 music programs. Much like the Music Performance degree program, students also study applied music on a principal instrument or voice with our artist-faculty and perform in our large ensembles.

Music Performance

The Master of Music in Performance degree is for students with an undergraduate degree in music who wish to pursue advanced studies in either instrumental or vocal performance or conducting. This degree combines private study with our artist faculty with graduate-level courses in music history, theory, and research.

Music Performance - Instrumental Concentration

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is for students who aspire to become professional performers. Students study privately under the direction of our artist-faculty and are held to the highest performance expectations, and classroom instruction with low student-to-teacher ratios in the core areas of music theory, ear training, and music history provide the fundamental background necessary for success as a well- rounded musician.

Music Performance - Piano/Organ Concentration

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is for students who aspire to become professional performers. Students study privately under the direction of our artist-faculty and are held to the highest performance expectations, and classroom instruction with low student-to-teacher ratios in the core areas of music theory, ear training, and music history provide the fundamental background necessary for success as a well- rounded musician.

Music Performance - Vocal Concentration

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is for students who aspire to become professional performers. Students study privately under the direction of our artist-faculty and are held to the highest performance expectations, and classroom instruction with low student-to-teacher ratios in the core areas of music theory, ear training, and music history provide the fundamental background necessary for success as a well- rounded musician.

Natural Sciences - Biology Track

The M.S. in Natural Sciences program develops a broad-based scientific background in one of four tracks: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geosciences. The program also develops the research skills necessary to design and conduct original research. The opportunity to take graduate courses in a specific track or combine graduate courses from each of the tracks allows the student to design a graduate course of study to suit his or her own specific interests and goals.

Natural Sciences - Geosciences Track

The M.S. in Natural Sciences program develops a broad based scientific background in one of four tracks: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geosciences. The program also develops the research skills necessary to design and conduct original research. The opportunity to take graduate courses in a specific track or combine graduate courses from each of the tracks allows the student to design a graduate course of study to suit his or her own specific interests and goals.

Nursing

The School of Nursing has a graduate program offering an MSN with tracks in education, informatics and leadership. Registered Nurses with a BSN can obtain a graduate degree to practice in one of these areas and complete their degree in two academic years with full-time study.

Nursing

The BSN degree prepares a nurse generalist with a liberal arts background who focuses upon treating human responses to actual or potential health programs. Graduates are expected to meet the program outcomes to function in entry-level nursing practice positions. After successful completion of required core coursework, students enter nursing courses in the fall of their junior year.

Nursing RN-to-BSN

This program is designed for the registered nurse to complete a degree conveniently and efficiently while continuing a career.

Performance

The Master of Music in Performance degree is for students with an undergraduate degree in music who wish to pursue advanced studies in either instrumental or vocal performance or conducting. This degree combines private study with our artist faculty with graduate-level courses in music history, theory, and research.

Performance - Instrumental Concentration

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is for students who aspire to become professional performers. Students study privately under the direction of our artist-faculty and are held to the highest performance expectations, and classroom instruction with low student-to-teacher ratios in the core areas of music theory, ear training, and music history provide the fundamental background necessary for success as a well- rounded musician.

Performance - Piano/Organ Concentration

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is for students who aspire to become professional performers. Students study privately under the direction of our artist-faculty and are held to the highest performance expectations, and classroom instruction with low student-to-teacher ratios in the core areas of music theory, ear training, and music history provide the fundamental background necessary for success as a well- rounded musician.

Performance - Vocal Concentration

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is for students who aspire to become professional performers. Students study privately under the direction of our artist-faculty and are held to the highest performance expectations, and classroom instruction with low student-to-teacher ratios in the core areas of music theory, ear training, and music history provide the fundamental background necessary for success as a well- rounded musician.

Political Science

A political science degree is a pathway to law school, graduate school, or employment with government agencies or private sector organizations. The Political Science curriculum is designed to improve soft skills and enhance research and problem solving skills. Emphasis is placed on analytical/critical thinking as well as effective written and oral communication.

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. An undergraduate degree in psychology enhances career opportunities in many areas, and a graduate degree prepares students for professional careers in psychology and related fields. The Psychology Dept at CSU provides coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Students also have the opportunity to participate in CSU's pre-medical program for application to medical school.

Public Administration - Justice Administration Track

The mission of the Public Administration Program at Columbus State University is to provide professional education and leadership skills for effective, efficient, and responsive public service necessary for individuals preparing for or currently serving in public service careers.

Public Health

This program is designed to prepare individuals with the expertise to work in the field of public health, working to protect and improve maternal and child health. The program will prepare graduates for a range of public health jobs, and students will have the opportunity to work with the numerous organizations that currently have partnerships with Columbus State University. Students will use the maternal and child health-specific coursework in multiple professional applications.

Robotics Engineering

Master of Science degree in Robotics Engineering offers a comprehensive course of study in robotics. Research opportunities exist for students to actively participate in the program's research activities. The research areas include image processing, computer vision, artificial intelligence, industrial robot manipulators, unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous ground robots, embedded systems, and microelectronics.

Robotics Engineering

Robotics Engineering degree is a four-year course of study leading to exciting careers and/or advanced studies in robotics and automation. The robotics engineering faculty are dedicated to undergraduate and graduate teaching and to working closely with students at all levels of their study. The program equips students with the practical skills of an engineer combined with the fundamental knowledge and understanding gained through the study of physics.

School Counseling

The Master of Education in School Counseling at Columbus State University will prepare you to deliver a data informed comprehensive counseling program in P-12 school settings. As a certified School Counselor, your diverse experience and training will empower others to transform their future. The program‘s creative design offers a combination of hybrid, online, and face-to-face courses to facilitate multiple learning environments.

Secondary Education

Teachers holding a T-5 teaching certificate (or eligible for T-5, master's level certificate) with at least two years of teaching experience while holding a valid teaching certificate may apply for admission to the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program. Education Specialist candidates develop content and pedagogical expertise as well as seek to influence educational decisions outside their own classrooms. They become increasingly accomplished teachers who display leadership.

Secondary Education

The M.Ed. program is designed for educators who have completed initial certification preparation in a teacher education field and who currently hold a T4 or equivalent teaching certificate in English, mathematics, science, or social science. It provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge, skills, and habits of accomplished teachers. All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Sociology - Crime, Deviance, and Society Track

The Crime and Deviance Track is designed for students who have an interest in criminal justice but see sociology as providing more opportunities for employment than a pure degree in criminal justice.

Sociology - General Track

The General Track is designed to give students maximum ability to make their degree fit their interests and future employment or preparation for graduate school. In addition to the standard 15 hours of required core sociology courses (i.e., sociological theory, social research methods, social statistics, stratification and inequality, and sociology capstone), students choose 27 hours of sociology elective course work.

Sociology - Social Services Track

The Social Services Track is designed for students who intend to work in areas of social service and non-profit organizations. First students are expected to complete a strong foundation of required courses of 15 hours of course work, sociological theory, social research methods, social statistics, stratification and inequality, and sociology capstone.

Special Education

The Ed.S. program in Special Education at Columbus State University provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge, skills, and habits of accomplished teachers. Candidates will address a range of advanced issues in special 184 Special Education (MAT) - General Curriculum education related to research on developmental disabilities, sociological perspectives of disability, and the law.

Special Education

M.Ed. in Special Education with Concentrations (General Curriculum, Autism, and Dyslexia/Reading) The M.Ed. program in special education is designed for educators who have completed undergraduate training in a teacher education field and who have a teaching certificate. This advanced fully online Master's degree program provides the option to specialize in one of three concentrations (i.e., general curriculum, autism, or dyslexia/reading).

Special Education - Applied Behavioral Analysis Track

The M.Ed. in Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Track is designed for professionals with an undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or a related field, who are interested in becoming behavior analysts or teachers who use ABA techniques in their classrooms.

Special Education - General Curriculum

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Special Education degree is designed for individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field who wish to obtain a teaching certificate and master's degree in special education. The MAT provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers in one of three concentrations (i.e., general curriculum, autism, or dyslexia).

Teacher Leadership

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program in Teacher Leadership is designed for certified educators who want to remain in classroom teaching, while at the same time extend their influence beyond the walls of their own classrooms.

Teacher Leadership

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Teacher Leadership is designed for certified educators who want to remain in classroom teaching while simultaneously extending their influence beyond the walls of their own classrooms.

Theatre

The Department of Theatre offers comprehensive undergraduate programs, which are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) provides students with a well- rounded education in all areas of theatre arts - production & performance (including acting, directing, and design/technical skills), literature, and history.

Theatre Education

The Department of Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The Master of Education in Theatre Education program is designed to provide teachers of theatre with in- depth training in the art of theatre. The program is designed as a three- summer program. All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Theatre Education - Certification Track

The Department of Theatre offers comprehensive undergraduate programs that are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Theatre Education provides pre-service teachers a solid knowledge base emphasizing pedagogy, curriculum content, and assessment consistent with the national, state, and local standards and goals.

Theatre Education - Non-Certification Track

The Department of Theatre offers comprehensive undergraduate programs that are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Theatre Education provides pre-service teachers a solid knowledge base emphasizing pedagogy, curriculum content, and assessment consistent with the national, state, and local standards and goals.

Theatre - Performance Track

The Department of Theatre offers comprehensive undergraduate programs, which are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The department offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performance and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre Design and Technology which provide a concentrated theatrical background in acting, design, and technical theatre for students.

Theatre - Theatre Design & Technology Track

The Department of Theatre offers comprehensive undergraduate programs, which are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The department offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performance and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre Design and Technology which provide a concentrated theatrical background in acting, design, and technical theatre for students.