Degrees & Majors

The Georgia State Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) hybrid program is your solution for those called to seek the highest level of clinical nursing practice. You will finish the program ready to lead others in implementing cost-effective practices that also improve outcomes. A majority of our D.N.P. students work full-time, and still, they are preparing for work in:

• healthcare administration;
• professional nursing organizations;
• higher education; and
• many practice settings throughout Georgia.

You will move through the program as a cohort of colleagues, allowing you to network with industry leaders and build relationships that last well beyond graduation. *The hybrid program combines online (web-facilitated) classes with a limited number of on-campus sessions. Students attend on-campus sessions (also known as intensives) one day at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. The web-facilitated classes are a combination of real-time and on-demand courses. Is a Ph.D. or D.N.P. degree right for me?

Georgia State University's Health and Wellness Coach Certificate Program integrates nutrition and health knowledge with counseling skills. This online certificate program will provide a strong nutrition and health coaching background for students and professionals interested in pursuing coaching positions (nutrition and wellness promotion in government agencies and private industries).

• Students will be taught the different behavior change theories, including motivational interviewing, transtheoretical model, social cognitive theory, and appreciative inquiry in order to support clients and patients in the process of change for improved health and well-being.
• Students will train and practice using the client-centered approach to help clients engage in self-discovery, goal setting, active learning, and self-monitoring behaviors while maintaining their appropriate scope of practice.

This online certificate program will prepare students for careers in nutrition and health and wellness fields.

The Georgia State online Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership program is designed to build healthcare leaders who can successfully lead teams, skillfully negotiate, influence team behaviors and deliver positive results. This program will facilitate the enhancement of communication strategies, managing organizational culture and making effective and strategic decisions. The aim is to provide an opportunity for graduate students and for practicing professionals in healthcare the ability to advance their knowledge and expertise in leadership as they complete their current program of study or while they practice and work.

Take your interest in health, wellness, fitness and nutrition to the next level with an online master's degree focused on students who want careers in nutrition. The master of science in health sciences with a concentration in nutrition is an online 36-semester hour program. You will learn:

• The role of functional foods
• Macro- and micronutrient metabolism
• Dietary interventions that prevent and improve chronic diseases
• Nutrition research methods
• Leadership and ethics in healthcare

As a graduate, you will be able to formulate research questions, organize and test research problems, and evaluate research study results. You will be able to foster critical thinking, inquiry and professional leadership in the field. Set up your career for advancement with this degree and also engage in a framework for additional advanced degree studies in the future. This program does not meet the requirements for becoming a registered dietitian (RD). If your interest is to become an RD, please refer to our Master of Science – Coordinated Program. If you have a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement, you can apply to our Coordinated Program, which includes the MS in Health Sciences degree and supervised practice or you can apply to the Diet To Lifestyle Dietetic Internship program and complete the fully online MS in Health Sciences degree at Georgia State.

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Add expertise in a second or third nursing specialty after you’ve earned your M.S.N. or D.N.P. The online post-master's certificate is available for:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

This type of certificate will expand your career opportunities by giving you additional nursing specialty skills and expertise. Students will attend a required week-long experience on campus at the start of the program and required in-person skills testing throughout the program. *See the curriculum tab below for additional courses required for prerequisites.

The Georgia State University LPN to BSN Bridge Program is designed for the working licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse wanting to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. In our busy, fast-paced society, it can be challenging to balance work, school and family responsibilities. The combination of online and face-to-face classes allows flexibility and supports student success. Clinical rotations in acute care and community-based agencies allow students to build competence and clinical judgment skills in real-world settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the NCLEX examination for Registered Nurses. To apply for the program, students must apply and be admitted to Georgia State Perimeter College. Admission to the program is once per year in the summer.

As you work toward your Ph.D. in nursing at Georgia State, you will be setting yourself apart as a nurse scholar and a leader in research, practice and education. You also are becoming part of the solution for the national shortage of nurse researchers and educators. A doctorate designed for today’s busy healthcare professionals at all career stages:

• The program is designed for master’s and bachelor’s prepared nurses. We also invite D.N.P.-prepared nurses to apply to the Ph.D. program. (For D.N.P.-prepared nurses, course credit may be given for previous coursework.)
• The Ph.D. program is available for full-time and part-time study and with coursework primarily online.
• Students attend a few required on-campus sessions: just two days in the fall and spring semesters.
• The web-based classes are a combination of real-time (synchronous or live) and on-demand (asynchronous) classes.

Our graduates enjoy successful careers and can be found in roles such as:

• Research, clinical and administrative faculty positions in nursing schools nationwide
• Leadership and executive positions in corporate hospital systems and healthcare organizations
• Public health positions with government agencies

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You can also earn a graduate certificate in one of the following areas while working on your Ph.D.:

• Public Health
• Health Literacy

The online R.N. to M.S. bridge program allows registered nurses with considerable practice experience and an associate degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program to take advantage of this streamlined approach to obtain their graduate degree. Candidates must have a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse. Two years of experience is preferred. You will need to complete additional prerequisite* undergraduate coursework before taking any master’s level nursing courses. *See additional course information in the “Additional Information” tab for prerequisite information. You also will need to have a clinical site arrangement one semester before registering for one of the prerequisite courses (Caring for Families and Communities). We will work with you to plan for this and discuss the courses you need to progress toward your M.S. in nursing. Georgia State is well known for our work in student success, and that includes support at each stage of your journey through your graduate work. Once you begin your master’s level coursework, you will be heading toward a nurse practitioner specialty in one of four areas:

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners tend to earn more and are given more leadership responsibilities in their organizations. As a Georgia State student, you will be part of the only nursing college in Georgia that offers the full spectrum of nursing education from associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees (including D.N.P. and Ph.D.) and access to a range of healthcare organizations. Georgia State nursing faculty are committed to your success, and we want to be a convenient, affordable education partner throughout your nursing career.