Georgia State University is an enterprising urban public research institution in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast.
The College of Arts & Sciences connects one of the most diverse groups of students in the nation with top-notch faculty, exceptional facilities and all the opportunities of a global city. Students with majors in one of our 23 departments and institutes work with expert scholars, researchers and scientists to develop strong research, communication and critical thinking skills. Students learn to apply their skills in the classrooms, laboratories and libraries of a major research institution, and in the corporate, nonprofit and government sectors surrounding our campus in the heart of Atlanta.
About Georgia State
Georgia State, an enterprising public research university in Atlanta, is a national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds. The university provides its accomplished faculty and more than 51,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities.
Lindsey Cohen
The College of Arts & Sciences is the academic heart of Georgia State University and the largest college on its downtown campus. I am honored and proud to lead this talented and diverse community, home to nearly 15,000 students and more than 550 faculty. Our college, offering 65 comprehensive degree programs across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, is dedicated to equipping students with the innovative thinking and skills crucial for thriving in our fast-paced world. Our pursuit of knowledge extends beyond classrooms, as we engage deeply in research, scholarly, and creative endeavors.
In Arts & Sciences, we take pride in our inclusive academic environment. Our commitment is not just to educate, but to support and guide every student, faculty, and staff member towards their individual paths of success. From admission to graduation, our students receive unwavering support, paralleled by our robust faculty affairs team and mentorship programs, ensuring continual professional growth and advancement.
Arts & Sciences is an incubator for innovative research and scholarship, directly impacting our communities. Our faculty are leaders in tackling significant global challenges, from health epidemics and climate change to political polarization, racial disparities, and the complexities of artificial intelligence. With about one-third of the university's research funding, including substantial federal support, Arts & Sciences stands at the forefront of scholarly excellence.
Integrated in the heart of Atlanta, our college is uniquely positioned to leverage the city's vast resources and vibrant professional network. Our students and faculty benefit from unparalleled opportunities for internships, research, and networking, connecting with everything from government agencies to global Fortune 500 companies.
Whether you're discovering Arts & Sciences for the first time or are a long-standing member of our group, I invite you to delve deeper into our website and reach out to our welcoming community. Discover the opportunities and experiences that make our college a cornerstone of academic excellence in the heart of Atlanta.
Lindsey L. Cohen, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
Distinguished University Professor of Psychology
DEGREES OFFERED
Undergraduate - 26 Programs
- Bachelor of arts
- Bachelor of science
- Bachelor of interdisciplinary studies
Graduate - 25 Master's & 14 Doctoral Programs
- Master of arts
- Master of fine arts
- Master of science
- Master of heritage preservation
- Master of interdisciplinary studies
- Master of science in analytics
- Doctor of philosophy
Dual Degrees - 22 Programs
These programs provide eligible students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree within five years.
Non-Degree Options
- Undergraduate certifications in cybersecurity, data science, European Unionstudies, geographic information systems, gerontology, language ability (in multiple languages), social justice, sustainability, Teaching of English As a Foreign Language (TEFL), water science, and Workplace intercultural competence
- Graduate certifications in advanced language and literacy science; Africana studies; ethnography; geographic information systems; gerontology; heritage preservation; Latin American studies; Teaching English to speakers of other Languages (TESOL); translation & interpretation; trustworthy AI; and women’s, gender and sexuality studies
POINTS OF PRIDE
NO. 1
- Georgia State ranks first among public universities in undergraduate teaching.*
- We rank first for graduation of African Americans studying physics at a non-HBCU, according to an American Institute of Physics report .
TOP 10
- Georgia State is in the top 5 most innovative institution in the U.S. — again**
- We rank No. 5 in the nation for our first-year experience.*
* U.S. News & World Report, 2025
RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY
Faculty and students in the College of Arts & Sciences work together within and across disciplines on the crucial scientific, social and cultural challenges of our time.
The college supports innovative research hubs that focus on topics such as brain function and human behavior, infectious disease, drug design, urbanization, language acquisition and development, aging, transcultural conflict and violence, and astroinformatics.
Our faculty was awarded $36.4 million last year by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the Department of Education and other federal sources.
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ATLANTA AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
» Experience other cultures through the college’s 60+ international student exchanges and faculty-led study abroad programs. These programs give students the option of going abroad for periods ranging from one week to a year.
» Get global experience close to home through the international events and organizations on campus and the immigrant communities of metro Atlanta. » Intern with companies, nonprofits and medical centers, including NCR,WellStar Health System, the Carter Center, CNN, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, the Georgia Aquarium and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
» Work and learn in a wide variety of government branches and offices, including the state legislature, federal courts and local municipal governments.
» Attend the college’s lectures, performances and demonstrations that are often free and open to the public, and play a major role in the cultural life of downtown neighborhoods. Speakers have included former presidents, Nobel laureates, U.S. poet laureates and other renowned figures.