Degrees & Majors

The B.I.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Interprofessional Rehabilitation Sciences curriculum is a 60 credit hour course of study beyond the first two years of the undergraduate curriculum. Students who start as freshman at Georgia State University may declare a major in the BIS in Health Sciences program by the time they have earned 45 credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.5 to avoid a delay in graduation.  Transfer students who meet admission requirements can declare the BIS in Health Sciences major upon acceptance to Georgia State University. There is no second admissions process for the BIS degree in Health Sciences. This degree program tailors coursework to the students’ needs. For example, a pre-physical therapy student can take the exact science sequence needed to apply to physical therapy programs and not waste time and money at the undergraduate level with unneeded classes. Students will also have tailored global or city experiences, which are either hands-on study abroad or local clinical experiences designed for their track.

What are Health Sciences?

Health Sciences involve the use of technology to diagnose, treat, heal and record a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. Patients and their health care professionals depend on these technologies to ensure proper care.

Why Study Health Sciences?

Health care is a growing field, and career opportunities are expected to remain strong as the nation’s adult population ages. Perimeter College offers health sciences pathways that constitute the first two years of four-year Allied Health degrees that must be completed at a four-year university. The health sciences pathways offered at Perimeter College are: Health Information Administration, Health Science Professionals (not for pre-medical, pre-dental or pre-pharmacy), Medical Technology, Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy. A note on pathways: A pathway is an advising guide to help students prepare for their intended bachelor’s degree major. By following the course of study outlined in the appropriate Associate of Arts or Associate of Science pathway, students will have the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen disciplines. A pathway is not a major and will not be represented on the diploma.

What are Health Sciences?

Health Sciences involve the use of technology to diagnose, treat, heal and record a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. Patients and their health care professionals depend on these technologies to ensure proper care.

Why Study Health Sciences?

Health care is a growing field, and career opportunities are expected to remain strong as the nation’s adult population ages. Perimeter College offers health sciences pathways that constitute the first two years of four-year Allied Health degrees that must be completed at a four-year university. The health sciences pathways offered at Perimeter College are: Health Information Administration, Health Science Professionals (not for pre-medical, pre-dental or pre-pharmacy), Medical Technology, Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy. This pathway constitutes the first two years of a four-year allied health degree that must be completed at a four-year university. It should not be confused with the separate and different Perimeter College pathway of Radiologic Technology, an associate degree career program established in partnership with local hospitals. For the latest information about required courses, view the Associate-Level Undergraduate Catalog. A note on pathways: A pathway is an advising guide to help students prepare for their intended bachelor’s degree major. By following the course of study outlined in the appropriate Associate of Arts or Associate of Science pathway, students will have the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen disciplines. A pathway is not a major and will not be represented on the diploma.

The Master of Science in Health Sciences degree with a concentration in Health Informatics is an online 36-semester hour program. This program is designed for current or aspiring professionals who already have an undergraduate degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university and are working in a clinical setting or working in an IT-related field. The program is 100% online with asynchronous and synchronous courses. We admit students for Spring and Fall semesters. Beginning spring 2020.

Students enter the master’s degree coordinated program either with an undergraduate degree in nutrition or with an undergraduate degree in another major. The coordinated program is a four-to-six-semester program of didactic course work and supervised practice. The supervised practice has an urban health emphasis. Students have the option of completing a thesis, master’s project or course concentration as their capstone requirement. The thesis option may take an additional semester to complete.  Students who hold an undergraduate degree in nutrition must have a Didactic Program in Dietetics verification statement or letter of intent from the program granting the degree.

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The Master of Heritage Preservation (MHP) program offers compelling opportunities to pursue careers relating to the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage.  Based in the Department of History, the program and its faculty emphasize the theory and practice of protecting and communicating the significance of our tangible and intangible heritage.  Much of the coursework involves collaboration with community partners and cultural organizations to produce practical learning experiences that take place outside the traditional classroom setting.  The MHP program uses Atlanta and the surrounding area as a living laboratory from which our students obtain the skills to become future leaders in the field. The MHP program attracts students from ages 21 to over 60, all with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, creating an eclectic and energetic academic setting. Our students use their heritage preservation educations to teach, advocate, restore, interpret and plan for the preservation of historic resources and interpretations of history to a public audience.

The M.A. in History at Georgia State prepares students for a wide range of careers, both inside and outside the academy. Students develop deep expertise in the historical literature of their chosen field of study, learn to employ a diverse array of theories and methodologies including cutting-edge digital technologies for researching and disseminating scholarship and master the skills of communication necessary to thrive in today’s job market. Cohorts of 10-12 students begin each fall semester and students receive individual attention and work together through the year. We also offer a dual B.A./M.A. program that enables promising undergraduate students to take graduate courses and complete the M.A. program more quickly (typically one year in addition to the student’s B.A. coursework).

What is Homeland Security and Emergency Management?

The fields of homeland security and emergency management employ an extensive variety of security and safety professionals, as well as those trained in coordinating, managing and delivering resources in the wake of hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorist attacks and other tragedies.

Why Study Homeland Security and Emergency Management?

The safety and security of the United States and its citizens have received increased attention in recent years because of increased terroristic threats and attacks. Homeland security and emergency management occupations can be found in many governmental services and agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Coast Guard, the Transportation and Safety Administration, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Positions range from police officers and firefighters to airport security officials, telecommunications specialists and editorial assistants. In Georgia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Port of Savannah, private corporations, along with natural disasters, are just a couple of the entities and events in which homeland security and emergency management needs arise. A note on pathways: A pathway is an advising guide to help students prepare for their intended bachelor’s degree major. By following the course of study outlined in the appropriate Associate of Arts or Associate of Science pathway, students will have the necessary prerequisite courses to continue in their chosen disciplines. A pathway is not a major and will not be represented on the diploma.