Gordon State College

Biology

The Gordon State College major in biology combines a strong foundation in the physical sciences and a broad knowledge of the biological sciences to ensure that students have the knowledge and intellectual skills to pursue a number of different career and study paths. The major is defined by three concentrations.

Business Administration

The Associate of Science in Business Administration provides students with the basic understanding of business, accounting, and economic principles that they need to begin work or to move into a bachelor degree program in management and administration, business administration, marketing, accounting, or a host of other specialties.

Criminal Justice

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree prepares students to enter into demanding career fields in the essential areas of law enforcement, corrections, criminal law, and investigations. The degree also prepares students to succeed in the Bachelor of Science in Human Services at Gordon State College.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice degree, offered in collaboration with eMajor, includes two concentrations: Criminal Justice (general) and Law Enforcement. The Criminal Justice degree will prepare students to enter a field with many career options. Students will take courses in a wide variety of criminal justice-related topics that provide a solid foundation to jumpstart their career. Graduates have the opportunity to begin their career in law enforcement (local, state, or federal) or in corrections.

Digital Entertainment, Esports, and Game Development

The Digital Entertainment, Esports, and Game Development Nexus degree, offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Consortium, provides students access to a career in the high demand area of digital entertainment, esports, and game development. The University System of Georgia's Nexus Degree is a new academic credential intended to be highly specialized within a high-demand career sector.

Elementary Education/Special Education

The BSED in Elementary Education program includes upper division courses in education, mathematics, and special education. Gordon State College students are required to complete 132 semester credit hours to earn a B.S. degree in elementary education - 63 hours of freshman/sophomore-level core courses (IMPACTS Core) plus 69 hours of junior/senior-level courses. The additional program-specific courses are completed with full-time enrollment in two years with one required summer session.

Engineering

The Associate of Science Degree in Engineering with focus on Calculus, Physics and Engineering, prepares students for paraprofessional work at entry level positions. This degree will also prepare students to transfer to schools such as Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, Mercer University, University of Georgia or other engineering schools to complete a B.S. in Engineering.

English

Students who complete the Gordon State College major in English not only gain a rich knowledge of and appreciation for literature past and present, but they also develop critical thinking and communication skills that will serve them well in a variety of vocations. Every English major at Gordon State College will receive the training necessary to become perceptive readers, skilled writers, and independent thinkers. Students who major in English can choose from three concentrations.

Film Post-Production

The Film Post-Production Nexus degree, offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Consortium, provides students access to a career in the high demand area of film post-production. The University System of Georgia's Nexus Degree is a new academic credential intended to be highly specialized within a high-demand career sector.

Film Production

The nexus degree will provide students access to a career in the high demand area of Film Production and is intended for anyone interested in pursuing a career in a film production-related-area. The Nexus is an easy-access degree for those who have not earned a degree, who have a degree but want to transition into a high demand career field, or for those who work in a high demand career field and want to advance on the film career ladder.

General Studies (A.A.)

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General Studies (A.S.)

Our College Transfer Programs fulfill the requirements of the first two years at a four-year college or university. That means you can start your college journey at Gordon State College, then transfer to a four-year university as a junior - saving you thousands of dollars to earn your bachelor's degree. Through the College Transfer Program, students may receive an Associate of Arts Degree or an Associate of Science Degree depending on their program of study.

Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science provides students with a solid foundation for a career in Health Science settings and gives the student the opportunity to pursue graduate degrees and/or career advancement in worksites such as fitness centers, hospitals, corporations, schools, government, community health, and many others.

Human Services

Human Services is a multidisciplinary profession integrating the fields of psychology, sociology, government, and administration. Persons who are motivated to work with individuals and families in direct efforts to improve service delivery and to assist members of society in functioning as effectively as possible will find the field of Human Services a rewarding experience.

Information Technology

The Associate of Science Degree at Gordon State College in Information Technology provides students with the information needed to understand the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data. This degree program prepares students to solve basic information technology problems and identify current and emerging tools to help organizations.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at Gordon State College (GSC) will provide students with a unique pathway to an interdisciplinary baccalaureate degree specific to their needs. GSC's BA in Interdisciplinary Studies will support the Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative by offering students a flexible, accessible program that will cater to their specific needs.

Management and Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Management and Administration at Gordon State College is designed to prepare the student for a career in management. This program focuses on managerial functions, processes, and skills and equips the student to effectively respond to complex organizational challenges.

Management and Administration: FinTech Concentration

The Bachelor of Science in Management and Administration: FinTech Concentration builds on the BSMA core. In addition to the upper level required management courses, students completing the FinTech Concentration complete additional upper level Management and Public Service electives and required FinTech courses such as Foundations of FinTech, Financial Technologies, FinTech and Commercial Banking, Introduction to Financial Data Analytics, and Introduction to Information Security for FinTech.

Management and Administration: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration

Management & Administration majors who would like to follow the Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration complete required business management and administration courses along with required logistics and supply chain courses such as Introduction to Logistics, Principles of Supply Chain Management, Introduction to Supply Chain Technologies, Risk Management, and International Economics, in addition to their Core IMPACTS classes and the Business Administration Field of Study.

Nursing

The Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Gordon State College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as registered nurses. Upon successful completion of the program, the unlicensed graduate is eligible to apply for licensure as a registered professional nurse after successfully passing the national licensure exam (NCLEX-RN).

Nursing (Pre-licensure)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-licensure Program at Gordon State College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as registered nurses. Upon successful completion of the program, the unlicensed graduate is eligible to apply for licensure as a registered professional nurse after successfully passing the national licensure exam (NCLEX-RN).

Nursing RN-BSN Completion

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-BSN Completion Program at Gordon State College is designed for the registered nurse who already has an associate's degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing. The Gordon State College RN-BSN is part of a cooperative academic arrangement with other University System of Georgia (USG) institutions that facilitates the utilization of resources by offering some of the required RN-BSN courses through eCampus.

Organizational Leadership

Organizational Leadership focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, nonprofit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills. The Organizational Leadership degree, offered in collaboration with eMajor, includes two unique concentrations: Healthcare Administration and Public Service.

Psychology

The Associates of Arts Degree in Psychology provides students with the information needed to understand psychological principles and concepts and how to scientifically approach the study of the mind and behavior. This degree program prepares students to succeed in the Bachelor of Science in Human Services at Gordon State College or any other program leading to a career in psychology.

Respiratory Therapy

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (RT) Completion Program at Gordon State College is designed as a “Degree Advancement Program” for students that have completed an Entry into Respiratory Care Practice Degree (AS or AAS) and holds a Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.

Secondary Education

Gordon State College's BSED in Secondary Education Program has been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC). Currently, the program includes a concentration in English/Language Arts and a concentration in history. Courses in English/Language Arts and history are developed in conjunction with the content coordinators.