2000 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Undergraduate programs in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies are described in detail in this chapter. See subsections for specific program information as well as policies and procedures.
Undergraduate programs in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies are described in detail in this chapter. See subsections for specific program information as well as policies and procedures.
14 Marietta St. N.W., Suite 621
404-413-0000
aysps.gsu.edu
Sally Wallace, Dean
Ann-Margaret Esnard, Associate Dean for Research & Strategic Initiatives
Cynthia Searcy, Associate Dean for Academic Innovation & Strategy
Changing the World: One Student at a Time, One Idea at a Time.
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies strengthens communities across the globe through policy research, scholarship, public engagement, and the development of leaders.
The school is committed to quality education, offering a variety of academic undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as nondegree training programs. It engages in basic and applied research and outreach addressed to the ongoing management of policies and programs, as well as effective delivery of human welfare services. The school houses several prestigious research centers focusing on the practical needs of governmental, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations in Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and the broader national and global communities. Degree programs in criminal justice and criminology, economics, policy studies, public administration, social work, and urban studies integrate individual academic career preparation with addressing those needs.
For current information, visit the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies website: aysps.gsu.edu.
The Master of Public Administration degree is accredited by The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
14 Marietta St. N. W., Suite G-52
404-413-0021
aysps.gsu.edu/student-resources/oaa/
The Office of Academic Assistance (OAA) supports the school’s commitment to quality education in the field of policy studies by advising seniors and coordinating the recruitment, admission and advising of graduate students. The OAA also serves as the administrative and regulatory office for student programs within the Dean’s Office in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.
Academic advisement is required of all students in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. The school has developed a system of advisement that integrates the Office of Academic Assistance and faculty advisors within the school. Through the advisement process, students learn to identify and use university resources effectively to: satisfy degree requirements; plan programs of study; discover how interests, skills and goals connect to fields of study and careers. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-in advisement without an appointment is scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered through the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Department of Economics, Department of Public Management and Policy, the School of Social Work, and the Urban Studies Institute. Graduate degree programs are listed at the end of this section. The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies offers the following undergraduate programs of study:
Note: The J. Mack Robinson College of Business offers the B.B.A. degree with a major in Business Economics. (See the J. Mack Robinson College of Business chapter of this catalog for program curriculum.)
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is committed to providing students the opportunity to study abroad through Maymester/Summer or exchange programs. Currently the school sponsors four Maymester/Summer and four exchange programs:
Maymester/Summer programs:
Exchange programs:
14 Marietta St. N.W., Suites G47-51
404-413-0069
career.aysps.gsu.edu
The Andrew Young School provides career support & leadership development services to all AYSPS current students and alumni. Students are invited to attend career events and workshops as well as meet one-on-one a career coach to discuss individual career questions. Career Services can help with the career exploration and search process, resume writing, interviewing skills, developing a LinkedIn profile, navigating the job or internship search process, and networking. To see a listing of current career events, please visit: career.aysps.gsu.edu/calendar. The Career Services Office also supports all AYSPS student clubs and organizations. Take a look at the range of groups available within the college, and consider getting involved: career.aysps.gsu.edu/organizations/. Make the most of your education by utilizing these great resources. The AYSPS Career Services & Alumni Relations office is located on the ground floor of the Andrew Young Building, in rooms G47-51.
14 Marietta St. N.W., Suite V-51
404-413-0000
The Research Vault offers research tools in policy studies and economics for faculty, staff and students at the AYSPS. It provides students with an introduction to relevant databases, data set manuals, and websites. The Vault also houses selected literature and data sets on fiscal policy, public administration, and economic issues to support ongoing research projects of AYSPS faculty and its research centers. The website above is available to assist patrons in searching the literature of regional, national, and international policy issues located in the Vault.
Research Vault staff, along with university liaison librarians, develops links to electronic journals and databases licensed to Georgia State University for the use of its student and faculty community, as well as those licensed by the powerful statewide Galileo system. Available are such sources as the Web of Science, a leading citation index, access to social science data from the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), and Lexis-Nexis statistical tables for geographic, demographic, income and time series. The Vault holds data sets and publications from agencies in state government as well as the international community, especially in taxation.
The reading room has student workstations and provides copies of the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, and The Economist. Such periodicals as Tax Analysts Tax Weeklies, Journal of Economic Literature, Journal of Econometrics, and the Nonprofit Quarterly are available upon request.
International subscriptions include Government Finance Statistics Yearbook, International Financial Statistics Yearbook, World Economic Outlook, World Development Indicators, as well as other publications and data sets by the OECD, IMF, the World Bank and the United Nations.
14 Marietta St. N.W., Research Vault
404-413-0141
aysps.gsu.edu/economics/undergraduate-economics-tutoring-lab/
The Economics Tutoring Lab provides tutoring for students in undergraduate economics classes, particularly in principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics (ECON 2105 and ECON 2106). Day and evening sessions are available; contact the Department of Economics for a schedule.
55 Park Place N.E., 5th Floor
404-413-1050
aysps.gsu.edu/social-work/center-collaborative-social-work/
The Center for Collaborative Social Work developed out of the School of Social Work’s need for an organizational structure that extended the school’s founding principles beyond the classroom and into the community. The School of Social Work was developed in 1965 and is the first school in the country to offer a Master of Social Work with a sole concentration in community partnerships. The school’s commitment to community partnerships grew out of collaborative efforts with community stake holders from a variety of social service agencies in the greater Atlanta area. Together, they developed a program based on the following principles:
14 Marietta St. N.W., 4th Floor
404-413-0098
cslf.gsu.edu
The Center for State and Local Finance’s (CSLF) mission is to develop the people and ideas for next generation public finance by bringing together the Andrew Young School’s nationally-ranked faculty and the broader public finance community. Established in 2014, CSLF conducts and publishes innovative, nonpartisan research on economic development and urban policy, education finance, tax policy and reform, and budget and financial management. Additionally, it provides premier executive education classes in public finance for state and local finance officials in Georgia and nationwide. CSLF also works with governmental, non-profit, and for-profit groups to conduct fiscal and economic impact studies, forecast revenues and expenditures, and assist with local and state tax policy and reform efforts. CSLF supports several graduate students pursuing their degrees in public management and policy or economics through its fellowship and graduate research assistantships.
14 Marietta St. N.W., 4th Floor
404-413-0194
excen.gsu.edu/
The Experimental Economics Center (ExCEN) supports research, teaching, and policy applications involving controlled experiments with human decision-makers. Its central objective is to promote the development and application of economics and related academic disciplines as empirical social science. Research conducted by center faculty covers many topics: theoretical modeling and laboratory experiments with trust, reciprocity, and altruism; small- and large-stakes risk aversion; public goods and common pool resources; centipede games vs. Dutch auctions; risk perception; technology adoption; time preferences; gambling disorders; health seeking behavior in less developed countries; ambiguity attitudes; insurance demand; financial risk management of poor working households; tax compliance, tax liability and tax incidence; congestion pricing in transportation; and charitable contributions. Collaborative research with surgeons is in progress on improving hospital discharge decision-making and analysis of decision-making. Research and teaching support facilities developed and maintained by ExCEN include the AYSPS experimental economics laboratory, a mobile laboratory and EconPort (www.econport.org), an economics digital library and virtual laboratory containing Internet software for experiments.
14 Marietta St. N.W., 4th Floor
404-413-0249
frc.gsu.edu
Established in 1995, the Fiscal Research Center (FRC) provides nonpartisan research, technical assistance and education in the evaluation and design of state tax and economic policy. It leverages the Andrew Young School’s expertise in public finance to assist Georgia’s policymakers on questions of tax and economic policy. FRC’s responsibilities include developing estimates for tax-related fiscal notes for the state of Georgia, writing the Georgia State Tax Expenditure Budget, supporting the state economist, and conducting policy and academic research on a variety of topics associated with state tax policy issues. FRC also maintains a data warehouse of domestic data sources that are used by FRC staff, Andrew Young School faculty and students, and external organizations. FRC supports several graduate research assistantships for students pursuing their degrees in public management and policy or economics.
55 Park Place, N.E., 8th Floor
404-413-0314
ghpc.gsu.edu/
The Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) integrates research, policy and programs to advance health and well-being. GHPC works locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally to connect decision makers with the evidence-based research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programming. The center focuses on the most complex health care issues today including: behavioral health, children’s health and well-being, community health systems development, health and health care financing, health in all policies, health system transformation, long-term services and supports, population health, and rural health. GHPC offers a wide range of services to public and private clients, including research and evaluation, technical assistance, policy and economic analysis, meeting design and facilitation, strategic planning, workforce development, grants management, and organizational and backbone support. The center has worked in more than 1,500 communities in all 50 states to achieve health improvement.
P.O. Box 3992, Atlanta, GA 30302-3992
404-413-1035
www.gilee.org
The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) was established in 1992. Its mission is to enhance law enforcement executive development and international cooperation for the provision of better law enforcement services and public safety through the protection of civil rights. GILEE’s focus has been on anti-terrorism training; initially to protect the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and later to improve preparedness for terror threats. Following the 9-11 atrocity, GILEE focuses on enhancing homeland security efforts through international cooperation and training programs. GILEE operates on the principle of providing peer-to-peer professional training through the introduction of best practices and sources of excellence in order to enhance agency capabilities to better deal with threats to public safety and improve security. GILEE offers executive law enforcement training programs and special briefings in and for more than 25 states and more than 25 countries.
14 Marietta St. N.W., 5th Floor
404-413-0240
gpl.gsu.edu
The Georgia Policy Labs (GPL) is a collaboration between Georgia State University researchers and a variety of government agencies to promote evidence-based policy development and implementation. Housed in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, GPL works to create an environment where policymakers have the information and tools available to improve the effectiveness of existing government policies and programs, try out new ideas for addressing pressing issues, and decide what new initiatives are promising enough to scale up. The ultimate goal is to help government entities more effectively use scarce resources and make a positive difference in people’s lives. GPL contains three labs: The Metro Atlanta Policy Lab for Education works to improve K-12 educational outcomes in metro Atlanta; the Career & Technical Education Policy Exchange focuses on high-school-based career and technical education in multiple U.S. states; and the Child & Family Policy Lab works with state agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
14 Marietta St. N.W., 5th Floor
404-413-0239
icepp.gsu.edu/
Mission: “To expand knowledge, instill optimal practice and build capacity in the public sector around the world to improve human well-being through better public policy.”
The International Center for Public Policy (ICePP) is an interdisciplinary public policy research center that engages faculty members from within the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies (AYSPS) and other departments at Georgia State University who pursue this mission through internationally oriented research, academic programs and technical assistance, and training activities for developing countries. The core expertise of the center lies in its economics and fiscal policy analysis. It serves a diverse client base that includes multilateral donor agencies (e.g. USAID, World Bank, UNDP, ADB, etc.), foreign ministries, government organizations, legislative bodies and private institutions.
ICePP brings together the strengths of cutting-edge technical expertise, extensive real-world policy experience and solid project management capabilities. ICePP faculty have extensive experience in resolving real-world policy challenges, with combined work experience in over 70 developing and transition economies around the world. At the same time, ICePP’s international technical assistance and training efforts uniquely complement the academic research and the educational mission of the Andrew Young School. The exposure to international policy challenges that ICePP brings to the school and its interaction with government leaders and policy-makers from around the world enriches the school’s academic environment and deepens its commitment to resolving international policy challenges.
ICePP has built a strong visiting scholars program and has hosted over 40 scholars since 2007. In addition to the various books, peer reviewed journal articles and policy reports generated by its faculty and research associates, ICePP publishes a working paper series and occasional papers that include research from GSU faculty, research associates, graduate students and external professors, policy-makers and government officials that have participated in ICePP research activities.
14 Marietta St. N.W., 3rd Floor
404-413-0133
nps.gsu.edu
The Nonprofit Studies Program (NSP) was organized in 2001 to foster collaborative research on the nonprofit sector within the academic community, to promote policy research that is relevant in today’s political and economic environment, to educate nonprofit managers and leaders, and to serve as a link between scholars and nonprofit practitioners in creating and disseminating knowledge about the sector. The program involves educational, research and service activities focused on helping nonprofit organizations address their social missions effectively through problem-solving, policy advocacy and effective deployment of their resources. The program is interdisciplinary, and has special strengths in economic analysis, resource development and management, and policy analysis applied to the concerns of nonprofit organizations. It includes over 30 core and associated faculty from the Andrew Young School, other schools and colleges of Georgia State University and other universities.
55 Park Place, 6th Floor
404-413-0880
uwrg.gsu.edu/
The W.J. Usery Workplace Research Group (UWRG) includes scholars at the Andrew Young School conducting research on the economics of the workplace, labor markets, education, health and related areas. Activities include the annual Usery Distinguished Lecture Series, which brings the nation’s leading labor economists to the Andrew Young School. Research by UWRG faculty are circulated widely through the Usery Workplace Research Group Paper Series. UWRG sponsors Andrew Young School seminar speakers, plus various research activities and occasional research conferences on and off campus. UWRG activities are coordinated and financed through the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace.
Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements in Area G through J. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher (see section 1460 for additional information).
Students enrolled in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies who wish to take course work in transient status at another institution, whether as a full-time or part-time student, must have prior written approval from the Office of Academic Assistance if they wish to apply the credit to a degree program. A transient petition form should be submitted prior to registration.
Directed Readings courses in the various undergraduate programs are intended to allow students of proven performance to do independent study in a specific subject area. Enrollment in a directed readings course requires prior consent of the instructor. A maximum of one directed readings course may count toward fulfillment of degree requirements, and the course may not be substituted for a core course requirement. The subject of the independent study will be determined in consultation with the faculty member responsible for supervising the independent work. A faculty member may seek the assessment of a second faculty reader on any directed readings paper. Letter grades, rather than grades of S or U (satisfactory or unsatisfactory), will be assigned for all directed readings courses.
Students may petition for modifications of the degree requirements of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Degree modification petitions are granted only in the case of extenuating circumstances and only when an educationally acceptable substitution is proposed. Petition forms and information are available online at the following link: aysps.gsu.edu/oaa/student-forms.
Under certain conditions, an undergraduate or postbaccalaureate student may be admitted into a graduate course. To be eligible, an undergraduate student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be within 18 semester hours of graduation; a postbaccalaureate student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher in his or her undergraduate work as well as any graduate work taken at this or any other institution. Information is available at the following link: aysps.gsu.edu/oaa/student-forms.
Eligibility does not guarantee admission into a course. The interested student must apply through the Office of Academic Assistance for special graduate student status. Approval of that status requires the concurrence of the student’s academic advisor and the director of the Office of Academic Assistance. Once the status has been approved, the student is permitted to enroll in a graduate course only with the permission of the instructor and the chair of the department in which the course is taught.
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies recognizes the academic achievements and service of its students each spring semester at an Honors Day ceremony. A number of awards and honors are presented annually to outstanding undergraduate students, including the Judge Andrew A. Mickle Scholarship, Outstanding Instructor Award, the Outstanding Criminal Justice Agency Award, the Undergraduate Academic Achievement Award, the Graduate Academic Achievement Award, the Criminal Justice And Criminology Graduate Research Award, the AYS Excellence In Teaching Criminal Justice Award, the Economics Award, the Economics Student Achievement Award, the Excellence in Microeconomics Award, the IEML Award, the Mark E. Schaefer M.A. in Economics Award, the Best Third-Year Paper Award, the Quantitative Economics Award, the Theodore C. Boyden Excellence in Teaching Economics Award, the AYS Excellence in Teaching Economics Award, the Research Excellence in Economics Award, the Williams R. Gable Award, the Diane Caves Award, the Governor Joe Frank Harris Award, the Dan Sweat Award, the Best Research Paper Award, the Master of Public Administration/Juris Doctor Achievement Award, the Public Administration Academic Achievement Award, the Public Policy Academic Achievement Award, the Outstanding Intern Award, the Public Management and Policy Student Leadership Award, the AYS Excellence in Teaching Policy Award, the Outstanding Doctoral Student In Public Policy Award, the Graduate Excellence in Scholarship Award, the Undergraduate Excellence in Scholarship Award, the Social Work Recognition Award, the Community Leadership in Social Work Award, the Diane B. Davis Award, the Wanda K. Cardwell Award, the Outstanding M.S.W. Student Award, the Outstanding Part-time M.S.W. Student Award, Field Placement Awards, and the Social Justice Award.
All undergraduate programs offered by the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies are designed to comply with the University System of Georgia core curriculum requirements. The program requirements for Undergraduate Core Curriculum Areas A through E are listed in the “Core Curriculum” chapter of this catalog.
The appeals procedure for students in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies will follow different courses depending on the nature of the student’s appeal. Please refer to University Information Section under Polices and Disclosures in this catalog or visit deanofstudents.gsu.edu/student-assistance/student-complaints-petitions/ online for details.
The purposes of Alpha Phi Sigma shall be to recognize and promote high scholarship among students actively engaged in college study in the Criminal Justice area, to keep abreast of the advances in scientific research, to elevate the ethical standards of the Criminal Justice professions, and to establish in the public mind the benefit and necessity of education and professional training. To learn more about Alpha Phi Sigma contact Dr. Leah Daigle at ldaigle@gsu.edu. National website: www.alphaphisigma.org/.
AYCES is a brand new student club. The purpose of AYCES is to strengthen student relationships and develop professional skills while fostering a long term professional community within the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. AYCES is open to any undergraduate or graduate student that AYSPS. To learn more, contact AYS Career Services and Alumni Relations (404-413-0069).
The purpose of the Social Work Club at Georgia State University is to serve as a link between current social work students, prospective social work majors, faculty, and administration. The Social Work Club upholds the core values of the profession: service, social justice, dignity, and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence while supporting the development of social, academic, and cultural awareness among undergraduate social work students. The Social Work club is also a community organization extending services beyond the limits of Georgia State, by providing needed services to groups within the University and the larger community. Visit their website for more information: socialwork.gsu.edu/student-engagement/bsw-social-work-club or www.instagram.com/swcgsu or gsu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/social-work-club-at-georgia-state-university.
The Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) is an organization open to all GSU students, regardless of their major, and especially to those who are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice and related fields. It is our mission to advance the knowledge and understanding of crime and justice, as well as to facilitate networking and career building activities, in order to create a more cohesive and professional student criminal justice community. We seek to provide forums that focus on the interaction between students, faculty, program alumni, and professionals employed in the wide field of criminal justice, and members of the broader community. We are committed to developing networks with future criminal justice employers, the Georgia State Student Government Association, and faculty members in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Membership brings students and the community together to promote awareness of criminal justice issues in society. Being a member of the CJSA is a great way to get involved on campus and in the Atlanta community, to help develop team building and leadership skills, and to meet other individuals interested in criminal justice issues. For more information, follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cjsagsu18 and visit our website at: aysps.gsu.edu/criminal-justice-crimonology/criminal-justice-student-association and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/gsucjsa/.
The aim of this chartered organization is to promote knowledge of economics on campus and in the community through its activities, and provide a forum where students with similar interests can meet, share ideas, socialize, and enhance their knowledge. Membership is open to all students interested in economics, regardless of their major. The club’s many activities include a guest speaker series that brings noted economists and business leaders to the campus, seminars focusing on career information, and social events. For more information, contact the Department of Economics, 404-413-0141 or visit the Economics Club website: aysps.gsu.edu/economics/economics-club/.
The Department of Public Management and Policy in the Andrew Young School is affiliated with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, a national alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening the leadership of the social sector and sustaining the ability of nonprofits to fulfill their mission with a talented and prepared workforce. As a student organization, NLA focuses on professional leadership development, fundraising, community engagement, and career networking within the local and national nonprofit community. While optional, students are strongly encouraged to pursue NLA’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) status by meeting the NLA national office’s requirements.
This organization is open to all Georgia State majors(undergraduate and graduate) who are interested in working and/or volunteering in a nonprofit environment. For more information about meeting times and a calendar of events, please visit their website at https://nsp.gsu.edu/nonprofit-leadership-alliance/ .
Students within the School of Social Work are eligible for induction into the Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work. The Georgia State School of Social Work Chapter is Omicron Gamma, and was chartered in November 2007. Undergraduate membership requirements include being a social work major, achieving sophomore status, completing 8 semester hours of required social work course, and achieving an overall 3.0 GPA and a 3.25 social work GPA. Membership meetings are held twice yearly; once in the Fall and again in the Spring semesters. For more information please visit their website at: socialwork.gsu.edu/phi-alpha-honor-society/.
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, Pre-Law Chapter
Description: The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to form a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service. PIN link: https://pin.gsu.edu/organization/phi-alpha-delta-law-fraternity
Urban Studies Society
The purpose of the Urban Studies Society (“The Society”) is to explore all things urban. The Society will provide social, intellectual and professional activities for student development outside of the classroom. Additionally, the society is a platform encourage graduate-level research and to facilitate student-body concerns. The Society is open to all Georgia State majors (graduate and undergraduate) who are interested in urban cities. For more information, please email urbanstudiessocietygsu@gmail.com
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is composed of five academic departments: Criminal Justice and Criminology, Economics, Public Management and Policy, the School of Social Work, and the Urban Studies Institute.
55 Park Place, 5th Floor
404-413-1020
aysps.gsu.edu/criminal-justice-criminology/
Dean Dabney, Chair
Mark D. Reed, Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Prefix: CRJU
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in criminal justice provides a broad range of study into the criminal justice and legal fields. In particular, the program offers two separate curriculum concentrations: 1) the crime and justice concentration and 2) the legal studies concentration. Course offerings in each concentration along with the completion of their internship experience, prepare students for their professional career in criminal justice or law. The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in criminal justice represents a broad range of study designed to meet the academic needs of students seeking further graduate education, pre-professional students, and those already employed in the wide range of agencies that make up the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in criminal justice and criminology provides additional in-depth training in criminological theory, as well as advanced statistics and research methodology. The Ph.D. program prepares students for careers in research, teaching, management, and community service.
In each degree program, the focus of study includes the justice system as well as the nature, causes, and control of criminal behavior. The requirements of degree programs in this department stress an integrated view of the criminal justice system. In this view, all components of the system interrelate with all other components to provide coordinated justice administration. The curriculum is designed to give students an understanding of the developing theoretical knowledge base in this area of study, while simultaneously providing an understanding of how each of the component parts relates in forming the justice system, and how offenders and victims fit within it.
In addition, students learn how the justice system influences, and is influenced by other institutions in society. An adequately functioning criminal justice system participates in appropriate structuring of legislation, providing information and education within the system and to the public, crime prevention, psychological counseling, and prisoner rehabilitation. Also included among its many roles is work with juveniles, quantitative and qualitative scholarly research, guidance to probationers and parolees, assistance to citizen groups and crime victims, and many other tasks.
Students’ learning in the classroom is enhanced as members of the faculty bring forth a myriad of expertise in criminal justice and criminology. Currently, faculty research topics include but are not limited to organizational misconduct; sex differences in criminality and criminal justice processing; evidence-based policing; public defense systems; domestic violence; sexual harassment; state crime and international criminal law violations; drugs, crime and public policy; cybercrime and security; homicide investigation; homicide co-victimization; sexual victimization; the collateral consequences of mass incarceration;legal issues in policing; evaluation research; the disorder-crime nexus; constitutional law; community differences in the nature of crime; informal social control; juvenile delinquency and youth violence; network analysis; group and delinquency; active offender decision-making; and suburban crime and urban violence. Faculty members conduct research drawing on their expertise in a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods, thus allowing them to bring not only their topical expertise, but also their methodological experience into the learning environment.
55 ParkPlace N.E., 6th Floor
404-413-0141
aysps.gsu.edu/economics/
Shiferaw Gurmu, Chair
Shelby Frost, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Prefix: ECON
Georgia State’s Department of Economics, recently ranked number one in Georgia by the Southern Economic Journal, has won national acclaim for its insightful research into practical economic topics. Its concentrations in environmental and labor economics, urban and regional economics and public finance are setting new academic standards in programs of study that combine solid research with practical policy education.
Students in our program have access to innovative research resources on campus, including the Experimental Economics Lab, the Fiscal Research Center, the International Center for Public Policy, the Economic Forecasting Center, and the Georgia Health Policy Center. Faculty in these centers work closely with local, state, national and international organizations to provide the information needed to address today’s complex policy issues.
A Bachelor’s degree in Economics provides students with the resources to be leaders and innovators, as well as a broad understanding of economic issues. Undergraduate majors may choose from four degree options: the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics, which includes a language option and a minor field; the Bachelor of Science with a major in Economics, which includes math to the calculus level and a minor field; the Bachelor of Arts with a major in International Economics and Modern Languages, which includes intensive study in a language to prepare international professionals; and the Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Business Economics, including course work in business-related topics such as accounting, marketing and finance (the “business core”). A minor in Economics consists of 15 semester hours with at least nine semester hours at the upper level. Graduate degrees are available in economics, economics with a policy track, and business economics.
14 Marietta Street N.W., 3rd Floor
404-413-0107
aysps.gsu.edu/public-management-policy/
Cathy Yang Liu, Chair
Joseph F. Hacker, Undergraduate Program Director
Prefix: PMAP
The Department of Public Management and Policy offers a variety of interdisciplinary degree programs designed to prepare students for life and work in a range of professions in metropolitan areas. At the undergraduate level, the department offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in public policy which includes a choice of concentrations in nonprofit leadership, planning and economic development, and public management and governance. Minors are available in nonprofit leadership, planning and economic development, and public policy. All minors require 15 semester hours of credit. The department also offers a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) in Social Entrepreneurship. The BIS in Social Entrepreneurship prepares students to become agents and leaders of social change who will transform communities through innovative problem solving and business approaches.
55 Park Place N.E., 5th Floor
404-413-1050
aysps.gsu.edu/social-work/
Brian Bride, Director
Jan Ligon, B.S.W. Program Director
Prefix: SW
The B.S.W. program’s mission is to prepare students for generalist social work practice in a range of roles and services that deal with the existing and developing challenges that confront individuals, families, groups, and communities. The goals of the B.S.W. program are to graduate students who will be able to: (1) think critically and communicate effectively in the application of social work knowledge, skills, and values to entry-level generalist practice, and (2) practice as entry-level generalist social workers.
Urban Studies Institute
55 Park Place, 8th Floor
404-413-0034
urban.gsu.edu/
Jan Nijman, Director
Prefix: URB
Institute collaborates with other academic institutions in the Atlanta region and both the public and private sector. Our research agenda addresses issues by scale (from the body to the global), ranges from urban theory to applied policy analysis; and focuses on comparative urban approaches. Research and teaching in the Institute concentrate on three core thematic areas: (1) economic resilience focuses on questions of urban economic resilience, regional patterns and processes of urbanization, and policies of urban and regional development; (2) inclusive urbanism critically assesses urban inequalities and processes of social marginalization to foster more-inclusive forms of development; and (3) environmental sustainability examines interactions between humans and the environment and to develop solutions to address sustainability challenges. USI also sponsors speaker series events and academic programs.
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
55 Park Place, 5th Floor
404-413-1020
aysps.gsu.edu/criminal-justice-criminology/
Dr. Dean Dabney, Chair
Dr. Mark D. Reed, Undergraduate Program Coordinator
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice focuses on the study of the criminal justice system and its component parts, as well as the causes and consequences of crime. The degree program stresses an integrated view of the criminal justice system, highlighting relationships between system components in service provision and how the justice system influences/is influenced by other societal institutions. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a developing theoretical knowledge base in studies of crime and criminal justice, focusing on examining the system and its parts, as well as the roles of victims and offenders. The curriculum also is designed to provide students with a liberal arts education that focuses on basic skills, such as the abilities to read critically, write clearly, speak effectively, and think analytically. The curriculum is broadly structured to meet the academic needs of pre-professional students, those already employed in the wide range of agencies that compose the criminal and juvenile justice systems, and those pursuing graduate education.
Students’ classroom experiences are enhanced through the research expertise of the criminal justice faculty. Currently, faculty research topics highlight organizational misconduct; sex differences in criminality and criminal justice processing; evidence-based policing; public defense systems; domestic violence; violence by and against people with mental illness; sexual harassment; state crime and international criminal law violations; cybercrime and security; drugs, crime and public policy; homicide investigation; homicide co-victimization; sexual victimization; the collateral consequences of mass incarceration; evaluation research; the disorder-crime nexus, constitutional law; community differences in the nature of crime; informal social control; juvenile delinquency and youth violence; network analysis; groups and delinquency; active offender decision-making; and suburban crime and urban violence. Faculty members use a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods, bringing not only topical knowledge but also methodological expertise into the learning environment.
Degree programs offered through the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology include a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, a Master of Science in criminal justice, and a doctorate in criminology and criminal justice. The bachelor’s degree program complies with the core curriculum requirements of the University System of Georgia.
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology emphasizes issues of crime and justice occurring in urban environments from a multicultural, interdisciplinary perspective to inform science, policy, and practice. The mission of the Department is to produce students who are critical and ethical thinkers, knowledgeable about the issues of crime and justice, and prepared for leadership positions in public and private criminal justice.
There are no admission requirements specific to the Bachelor of Science degree program in Criminal Justice beyond the admission requirements to the University.
No special fees are associated with the Bachelor of Science degree program in Criminal Justice. Students must pay all tuition and fees required by the University.
Requirements for Areas A through D of the undergraduate core curriculum are listed in the “Core Curriculum” in the GSU undergraduate catalog. Semester hours are shown in parentheses following an entry. Area H courses can fulfill Area I requirements. Courses from Areas H and I can fulfill Area K requirements. Before enrolling in any 4000 level courses, a student should be enrolled in or have taken all Area G courses.
Area A: Essential Skills (9)
Area B: Institutional Options (4)
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts (6)
Area D: Math, Technology and Science (11)
Area E: Social Science (12)
Area F: Criminal Justice Core (18)
Area G: Foundations of Analysis (12) – A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
Area H: Legal Issues (3)* – A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area H. Grades of C- may be used in Area H to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. Select one course from the following:
* Note: Area H courses may count towards Area I
Area I: Criminal Justice Issues (15) – A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area I. Grades of C- may be used in Area I to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. Select five courses from the following:
*Note CRJU 3005 does not count in Areas H or I for criminal justice majors but it will count in Area K.
Area J: Capstone and Internship (6 or 9)
Area K: Electives (21 or 24). Students may choose 21 or 24 credit hours of approved electives. Students who elect to complete only CRJU 4935 in Area J must take an additional 4000-level CRJU course, which counts in Area K. These hours may be used to satisfy Criminal Justice residency hours.
Note: The University’s 39 credit hour residency requirement and the residency requirement of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (noted in Program Academic Regulation #3 above) must be satisfied.
Total Semester Hours for Degree: 120
Requirements for Areas A through D of the undergraduate core curriculum are listed in the “Core Curriculum” in the Georgia State undergraduate catalog. Semester hours are shown in parentheses following an entry. Area H courses can fulfill Area I requirements. Courses from Areas H and I can fulfill Area K requirements. Before enrolling in any 4000 level courses a student must be enrolled in or have taken all Area G courses.
Area E: Social Science (12)
Area F: Criminal Justice Core (18)
Area G: Foundations of Analysis (12) – A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
Area H: Legal Issues (12) – A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area H. Grades of C- may be used in Area H to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. Select four courses from the following:
Area I: Criminal Justice Issues (6) – A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area I. Grades of C- may be used in Area I to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. Select two courses from the following:
* Note CRJU 3005 does not count in Areas H or I for criminal justice majors but it will count in Area K.
Area J: Capstone and Internship (9)
Area K: Electives (21 or 24). Students may choose 21 or 24 credit hours of approved electives. Students who elect to complete only CRJU 4935 in Area J must take an additional 4000-level CRJU course, which counts in Area K.These hours may be used to satisfy Criminal Justice residency hours. These hours may be used to satisfy Criminal Justice residency hours.
Note: The University’s 39 credit hour residency requirement and the residency requirement of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (noted in Program Academic Regulation #3 above) must be satisfied.
Total Semester Hours for Degree: 120
Students who wish to minor in criminal justice must take 15 hours of courses in Criminal Justice, including CRJU 1100 (Introduction to Criminal Justice), CRJU 2200 (Social Science and the American Crime Problem) and nine hours listed as Area F – I, 2000 – 4000-level criminal justice courses. Students taking more than 15 hours in courses in Criminal Justice may count the additional hours toward their electives or may consider completing a double major. (A grade of C or higher is required for CRJU 1100 and CRJU 2200 and a grade of C- or higher is required for the remaining criminal justice courses.)
For information about the B.B.A. degree with a major in business economics offered by the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, please refer to that college’s chapter in this catalog.
Economics provides a way of thinking about everyday decision-making in a world of limited options. It explains the economy as a whole; how it is best organized to provide goods, services, jobs, stable prices, and other economic goals. Economists study the ways a society distributes scarce resources such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery to produce goods and services choices that must be made because time, income, wealth, workers, and natural resources are limited. Principles of economics are useful at all levels of decision-making, and provide an essential framework for analyzing and understanding such major issues as inflation, unemployment, deregulation of banking, tax reform, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, labor productivity, and foreign debt crises.
Most economists are concerned with practical applications of economic policy in a particular area. They use their understanding of economic relationships to advise businesses and other organizations, including insurance companies, banks, securities firms, computer and data processing companies, management consulting firms, industry and trade associations, labor unions, and government agencies. Some economists work abroad for companies with international operations and for organizations like the World Bank and United Nations.
Economists use mathematical models to develop programs that predict, for example, the nature and length of business cycles, the effects of inflation on the economy, or the effects of tax legislation on unemployment levels. Preparing reports on the results of their research is an important part of the economist’s job. Being able to present economic concepts in a meaningful way is particularly important for economists who are involved in making policy for their organizations.
The student with a major or minor in economics may choose from a broad array of topics including foreign trade, environmental and natural resources economics, money and credit, public sector economics, labor economics, economic development, international finance, urban and regional economics, economic history, industrial organization and antitrust policies, and mathematical economics. Majors may pursue careers in many areas, some of which are listed below along with courses applicable to the career choice.
Career Opportunities and Related Courses: A recent study by the U.S. Census Bureau showed that college graduates who majored in economics were among the highest paid employees (economics ranked as the third most lucrative major). An undergraduate degree in economics furnishes a valuable background for a domestic or international career in law, government, business or education. Government service provides many opportunities at the federal, state, and local level that require only an undergraduate degree in economics. What economists do in business is as broad and varied as the full scale of managing a firm’s operations; economists are found in staff departments handling marketing, business planning and policy, finance, international operations, government relations, and even purchasing and operating logistics. An economics degree also combines well with training in other disciplines such as finance, real estate, political science, journalism, history, law, and foreign languages.
Students who plan to have a career or pursue graduate work that uses economics should consider the courses linked at aysps.gsu.edu/files/2017/03/ECON-recommended-courses-03-30-2017.pdf . The listings are suggestions for broad categories and do not exclude other offerings. These suggestions do not replace advisement or override any degree requirements regarding choices of major or elective courses.
A Top Ranked Program: The Department of Economics is ranked 1st in Georgia, and 9th among 33 Southeastern programs, and 50th in the U.S., according to a recent issue of the Southern Economic Journal, with considerably higher national rankings in the subfields that our faculty selected as primary areas of concentration, including: 8th in Urban, Rural and Regional Economics; 11th in Public Economics; 20th in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; 23rd in Labor and Demographic Economics. The department also got high marks in general Economics and teaching (14th), methodology and History of Economic Thought (16th).
There are no admission requirements above the requirements for admission to the University for enrollment in the B.A. or B.S. with a major in Economics or the B.A. with a major in International Economics and Modern Languages.
There are no additional fees other than the tuition and fees charged by the University for enrollment in these programs.
For degree credit, a minimum grade of C must be attained in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102. Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 and a major Area GPA of 2.0 to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements in Areas G through J. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher (see section 1460 for additional information).
Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the “University Degree Requirements and Graduation” chapter of this catalog. The number of semester hours credit required for each section is shown in parentheses. Students may not receive both a B.A. and a B.S. degree from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies with a major in economics.
Area A: Essential Skills (9)
Area B: Institutional Options (4)
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts (6)
Area D: Math, Technology and Science (11)
Area E: Social Science (12)
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18)
Area G: Major Common Core Curriculum (24). A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that required a grade of C or higher.
*The prerequisites for ECON 4999 are ECON 3900, ECON 3910, and two 4000-level economics courses with a grade of C or better. Students are to plan accordingly with regard to the course prerequisites and graduation.
**Students accepted into the dual program B.A. Economics and M.A.T. Social Studies Education are eligible to complete the 7000-level versions of the economics undergraduate classes and have them count toward both the B.A. and M.A.T. degrees. Students in this program should take twelve semester hours (12) of 7000-level economics courses to count in place of some of the fifteen semester hours (15) of 4000-level economics courses required in area G. It is recommended that students include ECON 7100 Economics for Teachers in their 7000-level economics courses.
**Students accepted into the dual program B.A. Economics and M.A. Economics are eligible to complete graduate-level versions of the economics undergraduate classes and have them count toward both the B.A. and M.A. degrees. Students in this program should take twelve semester hours (12) of graduate-level economics courses to count in place of some of the fifteen semester hours (15) of 4000-level economics courses required in area G.
Area H: Policy/Business (6). A minimum grade of C is recommended for all courses in this area. A grade of C- may be used in Area H to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that required a grade of C or higher.
Select two courses from the following three topic areas: Both courses cannot be taken from the same topic area, and courses may not be from the department in which the student is receiving the minor.
Area I: Minor (15). The 15 semester hours in the minor must include nine semester hours at the 3000/4000 level. A grade of C or higher is recommended in all minor courses. A grade of C- may be used in Area I to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. The minor area must consist of 15 semester hours in one department/school/institute other than the major. For some minors, the department/school/institute has designated specific courses that must be completed to constitute the minor.
Area J: Electives (15). These 15 semester hours must include six semester hours at the 3000/4000 level. Elective courses to complement the major are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor or undergraduate academic advisor in the University Advisement Center or Office of Academic Assistance.
** Students accepted into the dual program B.A Economics and M.A.T Social Studies Education should enroll in EXC 4020 Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (3) and six hours of graduate-level courses in the College of Education and Human Development. EXC 4020 can count in area H of the B.A. Economics degree program. The additional six hours of graduate-level courses in the College of Education and Human Development should be selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor, and can count in area J of the B.A. Economics Degree program.
***Students accepted into the dual program B.A Economics and MA Economics should enroll in nine hours of graduate level economics courses. The additional nine hours of graduate level economics courses should be selected in consultation with the Department of Economics MA program director, and can count in area J of the B.A. Economics Degree program.
Total Semester Hours for Degree: 120
Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the “University Academic Regulations” chapter of this catalog. The number of semester hours credit required for each section is shown in parentheses.
Area A: Essential Skills (9)
Area B: Institutional Options (4)
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts (6)
Area D: Math, Technology and Science (11)
Area E: Social Science (12)
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18)
Area G: Major Common Core Curriculum (24). A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
*The prerequisites for ECON 4999 are ECON 3900, ECON 3910, and two 4000-level economics courses with a grade of C or better. Students are to plan accordingly with regard to the course pre-requisites and graduation.
**Students accepted into the dual program B.A. Economics and M.A.T. Social Studies Education are eligible to complete the 7000-level versions of the economics undergraduate classes and have them count toward both the B.A. and M.A.T. degrees. Students in this program should take twelve semester hours (12) of 7000-level economics courses to count in place of some of the fifteen semester hours (15) of 4000-level economics courses required in area G. It is recommended that students include ECON 7100 Economics for Teachers in their 7000-level economics courses.
**Students accepted into the dual program B.A. Economics and M.A. Economics are eligible to complete graduate-level versions of the economics undergraduate classes and have them count toward both the B.A. and M.A. degrees. Students in this program should take twelve semester hours (12) of graduate-level economics courses to count in place of some of the fifteen semester hours (15) of 4000-level economics courses required in area G.
Area H: Policy/Business (6). A minimum grade of C is recommended for all courses in this area. A grade of C- may be used in Area H to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
Select two courses from the following three topic areas. Both courses cannot be taken from the same topic area, and courses may not be from the department in which the student is receiving the minor.
Area I: Minor (15). The 15 semester hours in the minor must include nine semester hours at the 3000/4000 level. A grade of C or higher is recommended in all minor courses. A grade of C- may be used in the minor to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have perquisites that require a grade of C or higher. The minor area must consist of 15 semester hours in one department/school/institute other than the major. For some minors, the department/school/institute has designated specific courses that must be completed to constitute the minor.
Area J: Electives (15). These 15 semester hours must include six semester hours at the 3000/4000 level.
** Students accepted into the dual program B.A Economics and M.A.T Social Studies Education should enroll in EXC 4020 Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (3) and six hours of graduate-level courses in the College of Education and Human Development. EXC 4020 can count in area H of the B.A. Economics degree program. The additional six hours of graduate-level courses in the College of Education and Human Development should be selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor, and can count in area J of the B.A. Economics Degree program.
***Students accepted into the dual program B.A Economics and MA Economics should enroll in nine hours of graduate level economics courses. The additional nine hours of graduate level economics courses should be selected in consultation with the Department of Economics MA program director, and can count in area J of the B.A. Economics Degree program.
Elective courses to complement the major are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor or undergraduate advisor in the University Advisement Center or Office of Academic Assistance.
Total Semester Hours for Degree: 120
The Social Studies Education Concentration in Economics is designed for students who wish to become secondary school teachers. This degree provides the initial content area preparation for the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Social Studies Education in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State or a similar master’s degree at another university. For teacher certification, the student must also complete the M.A.T. in Social Studies Education or a similar master’s degree at another university.
The Social Studies Education Concentration in Economics is designed to provide students with the content area preparation required for teaching economics and other social studies courses at the middle and high school levels. Students pursuing this concentration must take 21 hours in economics and must also choose three allied fields from the following departments, taking nine hours in each (for a total of 27 hours in allied fields): African-American studies, geography, history, political science, and only one of the behavioral science departments of sociology, anthropology, or psychology.
Area G: Major Courses (21): A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
*The prerequisites for ECON 4999 are ECON 3900, ECON 3910, and two 4000-level economics courses with a grade of “C” or better. Students are to plan accordingly with regard to the course prerequisites and graduation.
Area H: Allied Fields (27): The student must take a total of 27 hours in three allied fields (nine hours in each field). The allied fields are political science, geography, history, or behavioral science. The behavioral science field consists of nine hours from anthropology, psychology, or sociology. The student should see each department’s list for the courses to be taken in the nine hours for that discipline.
Area I: Electives (12): These 12 semester hours must be at the 3000/4000 level. Elective courses to complement the major are selected in consultation with the faculty mentor or undergraduate advisor in the University Advisement Center or Office of Academic Assistance.
Total Semester Hours for Degree: 120
Economics as an Allied Field (9): If a student chooses economics as one of their three allied fields, three courses must be chosen from the following two lists: At least one course must be taken from each list.
Students who wish to minor in economics must take 15 semester hours of courses in economics, with at least nine of those semester hours at the 3000 level or above. Students taking more than 15 semester hours in courses in economics may count the additional hours toward their electives or may consider completing a double major. A grade of C or higher is recommended in all minor courses. A grade of C- may be used in the minor to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have perquisites that require a grade of C or higher. The minor area must consist of 15 semester hours in one department/school/institute other than the major. For some minors, the department/school/institute has designated specific courses that must be completed to constitute the minor.
Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the “University Academic Regulations” chapter of this catalog. The number of semester hours credit required for each section is shown in parentheses.
Area A: Essential Skills (9)
Area B: Institutional Options (4)
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts (6)
Area D: Math, Technology and Science (11)
Area E: Social Science (12)
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18)
Note: Students who have not already attained elementary-level proficiency in their chosen language will be required to take prerequisite courses: CHIN, FREN, GRMN, or SPAN 1001 and/or 1002. In that case, the 1002 language course may be used to satisfy 3 semester hours of core requirements in Area C, Humanities and Fine Arts.
Students who have already attained intermediate-level competency in the primary language may substitute 1000/2000 level courses in another language for CHIN, FREN, GRMN, or SPAN 2001/2002 (or SPAN 2203 or SPAN 2501) upon approval of the Department of World Languages and Cultures advisor.
Area G: Economics Common Core Curriculum (24). A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
*The prerequisites for ECON 4999 are ECON 3900, ECON 3910, and two 4000-level economics courses with a grade of C or better. Students are to plan accordingly with regard to the course pre-requisites and graduation.
Area H: Modern Languages Common Core (24). A minimum grade of C is recommended for all courses in this area. A grade of C- may be used in Area H to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
Area I: Electives (12) These 12 semester hours can be at any level. Elective courses to complement the major are selected in consultation with the faculty mentor or undergraduate advisor in the University Advisement Center or Office of Academic Assistance.
Total Semester Hours for Degree: 120
This dual degree program, allowing completion of both a bachelors degree and a masters degree in approximately 5 years, is available to undergraduates majoring in economics who have completed at least 30 hours of academic credit and who have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. Students may apply to this program at any time after completing 30 hours but prior to completing 90 hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants are applying for early acceptance into the M.A. in Economics program and therefore must submit the following documentation in addition to meeting the GPA requirement:
Final acceptance into the M.A. portion of the program will be contingent upon the following:
The curriculum allows students to satisfy the content requirement of the M.A. program by enrolling in the 6000-level or 8000-level counterparts of the economics courses. Normally, students in their 4th year are enrolled in both the B.S. or B.A. and the M.A. programs, and will receive the B.S or B.A. after the 4th year. In the 5th year, students will take graduate courses and complete their M.A. research paper.
The M.A. Economics requirements are described more fully in the Department of Economics section 2050.20 of the Graduate Catalog. For more information on this program’s curriculum, please contact the Department of Economics.
Total Semester Hours for Dual Degree: 148
This dual degree program, allowing completion of both degrees and teacher certification requirements in approximately 5 years, is available to undergraduates majoring in economics who have completed at least 30 hours of academic credit and who have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. Students may apply to the option at any time after completing 30 hours, but prior to completing 90 hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants are applying for early acceptance into the College of Education and Human Development’s M.A.T. program and therefore must submit the following documentation in addition to meeting the GPA requirement:
Final acceptance into the M.A.T. portion of the program will be contingent upon the following:
The curriculum allows students to satisfy the content requirement of the M.A.T. program by enrolling in the 7000-level counterparts of the economics courses. In addition, to meet the M.A.T. and teacher certification requirements, students will enroll in EXC 4020 and six hours of graduate-level courses required for the M.A.T. in satisfying nine hours of elective credits towards the B.S. or B.A. in Economics.
Normally, students in their 4th year are enrolled in both the B.S. or B.A. and the M.A.T. programs and will receive the B.S or B.A. after the 4th year. In the 5th year, students will take professional education courses (24 semester hours) and will focus on the student teaching requirements.
For more information on this program’s curriculum, please contact the Department of Economics. The M.A.T. requirements for Social Science Education are described more fully in the College of Education and Human Development section of the Graduate Catalog.
Total Semester Hours for Dual Degree: 147
Certificates: The Department of Economics offers a certificate to students, which indicates that they have successfully completed (with a minimum grade of C) a concentration of economics courses in a specialty area. These certificates are conferred by the department and will not appear on official transcripts or diplomas from the university. Certificates are available to majors and non-majors.
Below includes the list of possible concentrations
For more information about certificates or concentration in Economics visit this website: aysps.gsu.edu/economics/concentration-completion-certificate-form/.
There are no admission requirements above the requirements for admission to the University for enrollment in the B.S. program with a major in Public Policy.
There are no additional fees other than the tuition and fees charged by the University for enrollment in this program.
For degree credit, a minimum grade of C must be attained in ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, ECON 2105, ECON 2106, and MATH 1401. Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 and a major Area GPA of 2.0 to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- may be used to satisfy graduation requirements in Areas G through J. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher (see section 1460 for additional information).
Mission: The mission of the Public Policy program is to prepare students for roles as effective citizens and people who work in the public service. We seek talented and motivated students who want to develop the knowledge, skills, and values required to become responsible and visionary leaders in a wide range of settings. While many graduates of our program choose to enter a career in the public sector or in nonprofit agencies, others make contributions to their community, state, and nation as active citizens in the civic and public arenas.
The career of the namesake of the School, Ambassador Andrew Young, illustrates how individuals can move from nonprofit organizations to public life and the private sector, while being a part of our increasingly global society. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Public Policy program learn about the institutions of a democracy and the ways in which policy making organizations relate to one another. Students acquire skills in policy writing, critical thinking, and analysis that are in demand by governmental agencies and nonprofit groups, as well as graduate and professional schools. Above all, they learn how to make a difference by becoming engaged in civic and public life.
Career Opportunities: A policy major can work as a city manager, community relations specialist, local or regional planner, policy analyst, environmental resource specialist, human resource manager, journalist, politician or campaign strategist, volunteer coordinator, nonprofit leader, or in many other exciting careers that make a difference.
Many graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Public Policy establish careers in public service. These alumni work in a variety of agencies including federal, state, and local governments as well as a number of public agencies. Others are employed in not-for-profit organizations that address many important needs. Some alumni work in the business world, but use the knowledge and skills from their Public Policy degree to become better, more active citizens in the civic and public arenas. The degree program also provides an excellent preparation for graduate study in law, public policy and administration, and related fields.
A Top Ranked Program: The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies (AYSPS) is nationally recognized as having one of the elite programs in the field of public policy and management. U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 Best Public Affairs Schools issue ranks the Andrew Young School No. 21 overall: No. 8 in Urban Policy, No. 9 in Nonprofit Management, No 8 in Public Finance & Budgeting, No. 7 in Local Government Management, No. 19 in Public Management and Leadership, and No. 22 in Public Policy Analysis. A B.S. in Public Policy provides students the resources to be leaders and innovators in the public sphere for years after they have graduated from the program.
Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the “University Academic Regulations” chapter of this catalog. The number of semester credit hours required for each section is shown in parentheses.
Area A: Essential Skills (9)
Area B: Institutional Options (4)
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts (6)
Area D: Math, Technology and Science (11)
Area E: Social Science (12)
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18)
Area G: Major Common Core Curriculum (21): A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that required a grade of C or higher.
* All undergraduate students without significant prior administrative experience in a public or nonprofit agency or a related organization must either perform a 200-hour internship (PMAP 4941) or take PMAP 3005. Internship experiences allow students to apply concepts and skills learned in their coursework, enhance professional growth and development, and provide work experience that appeals to employers. The department’s internship coordinators and the AYSPS Office of Career Services assist in searching for appropriate internships, but students are expected to take the lead in this search. Students may work full-time or part-time, according to their needs and those of their internship sponsor. Many students find paid internships, but some unpaid internships are very desirable. Students should consider the value of the experience that an internship provides, in addition to the pay. Internship information and applications are available from the Department of Public Management and Policy, or the PMAP internship homepage on the web at aysps.gsu.edu/pmap-internship. Students with substantial prior administrative experience may petition to waive this requirement. Petition forms are available online through the Office of Academic Assistance at aysps.wufoo.com/forms/undergraduate-petition/.
* Students who choose to take PMAP 3005 may also perform an internship (PMAP 4941) as an elective in any concentration. Neither PMAP 3005 nor PMAP 4941 can be counted to fulfill both core and concentration requirements.
Area H: Concentration (21): A minimum grade of C is recommended for all courses in this area. A grade of C- may be used in Area H to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that required a grade of C or higher.
Students must choose one concentration from:
Area I: Approved Electives (18). Students are required to complete 18 credit hours of advisor approved electives to complete an undergraduate degree. These may be accumulated in any field of study outside the PMAP department. PMAP requires 9 hours (three classes) of these electives to be upper division 3000/4000 level classes, with all 18 hours requiring advisor approval. A grade of “C” or better is recommended for approval.
Total Semester Hours for Degree – 120
Three minors are offered through the Department of Public Management and Policy (PMAP).
*Students who complete the courses marked with an asterisk are eligible to earn the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance national certificate in Nonprofit Leadership. To learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, please visit our website at nsp.gsu.edu/nonprofit-leadership-alliance/.
The Department of Public Management and Policy is affiliated with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, a national alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations dedicated to preparing graduates and undergraduates for careers in nonprofit leadership. Graduate and undergraduate students from all majors are welcome to learn more about the criteria for earning NLA’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential by visiting Georgia State University’s NLA website: nsp.gsu.edu/nonprofit-leadership-alliance/.
The B.I.S in Social Entrepreneurship prepares students to become agents and leaders of social change who will transform communities through innovative startups and existing social enterprises. This joint program between the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the Robinson College of Business gives students the opportunity to draw on coursework spanning both the entrepreneurship/business and nonprofit worlds. In addition, students are able to choose from a host of courses across the university that relate to different social issues.
Our B.I.S in Social Entrepreneurship was created not only to tackle the most complex problems, but to help students become better employees, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Students in the program are involved in co-curricular activities and internships that will give them experience working in and interacting with current social enterprises, gaining practical knowledge of the field and exposure to the diverse employment opportunities within the discipline. Students will leave this program with the business formation knowledge needed to launch a social enterprise at any point in their career.
Here at AYSPS, we are developing social entrepreneurs. They are the decision makers, leaders, problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and inspiration to others. We encourage students to recognize and practice their role as “change makers,” to develop their own solutions to social challenges while looking to become successful business leaders and creating positive social change.
The B.I.S in Social Entrepreneurship, combined with participation in co-curricular experiences, will prepare students to:
There are no admission requirements above the requirements for admission to the University for enrollment in the B.I.S. program with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship.
There are no additional fees other than the tuition and fees charged by the University for enrollment in this program.
Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the “University Academic Regulations” chapter of this catalog. The number of semester credit hours required for each section is shown in parentheses.
Area A through E: Undergraduate Core Curriculum (42)
Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the “University Academic Regulations” chapter of this catalog. In Area B, it is recommended that students take PERS 2002: Scientific Perspectives—Social Innovation & Enterprise for Global Problems.
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18)
Students should enter the Social Entrepreneurship major having taken course prerequisites needed for entrance into their planned program of study. Below is a list of prerequisites for upper-level courses in the major or courses relevant to the major. If ECON 2105, ECON 2106, PSYC 1101, or SOCI 1160 is taken in Area E, any 1000/2000 level course may be substituted.
Area G: Major Common Core Curriculum (33): A minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
*To register for ENI courses, students must:
** Internships are required for all undergraduate students lacking significant prior administrative experience in a public or nonprofit agency or a related organization. Internship experiences provide students the opportunity to apply concepts and skills associated with their curriculum. This opportunity for professional growth and development requires enrollment in three hours of PMAP 4941. The department’s internship coordinators assist in the search for an appropriate internship opportunity. Students are expected to take the lead in this search. Internship credit requires the completion of 200 hours of work. Students are free to work full-time or part-time, according to their needs and those of their internship sponsor. Many students find paid internships, but there are some unpaid internships available that are very desirable. Students should consider the value of the experience that an internship provides, in addition to the pay. Internship information and applications are available from the Department of Public Management and Policy, or the PMAP internship homepage on the web at pmap.gsu.edu/student-resources/. Students with substantial prior administrative experience may petition to waive the internship requirement. Petition forms are available online through the Office of Academic Assistance at aysps.wufoo.com/forms/undergraduate-petition/.
Area H: Concentration (18): A minimum grade of C is recommended for all courses in this area. A grade of C- may be used in Area H to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
Choose six classes from any one concentration. Students may not take more than 12 credits in any one prefix. Students may petition the program director to add classes appropriate to the concentration if not listed.
Economic Development and Cities, or
Education, or
Global Issues, or
Health and Human Behavior
Economic Development and Cities (18):
Education (18):
Global Issues (18):
Health and Human Behavior (18):
Area I: Approved Electives (9).
Students may select 9 semester hours (three classes) of electives from lower division 1000/2000 or upper division 3000/4000 level classes appropriate to the major.
Total Semester Hours for Degree: 120
School of Social Work
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The B.S.W. program’s mission is to prepare students for generalist social work practice in a range of roles and services that deal with the existing and developing challenges that confront individuals, families, groups, and communities. The goals of the B.S.W. program are to graduate students who will be able to: (1) think critically and communicate effectively in the application of social work knowledge, skills, and values to entry-level generalist practice, and (2) practice as entry-level generalist social workers.
Successful completion of this program may lead to advanced standing in many accredited graduate programs of social work.
The competencies and practice behaviors of the B.S.W. program are designed to be consistent with the missions and goals of the B.S.W. program, the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, and Georgia State University. They are aligned with the Council of Social Work Education’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
B.S.W. Program Competencies:
The requirements and procedures for admission to Georgia State University are summarized in the university section of this General Catalog. That application process permits a potential student to indicate the college in which the individual wishes to register upon acceptance and to indicate the intended major. Based upon that application, an individual may be accepted by the university and by the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Entering students who wish to major in social work begin their affiliation with the School of Social Work in an Exploratory Social Work status. A later, separate application and decision process is required before a student can be formally accepted into the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) status. The priority application deadline is May 15 prior to the junior year. However, applications will be accepted after that date until August 1 on a space availability basis. (B.S.W. applications are NOT processed between August – December.)
All students admitted to the School of Social Work begin as Exploratory Social Work students and change their status only after the student has made formal application and formal admission has been granted. Exploratory Social Work status is assigned to students who have not completed all lower-division courses in Areas A-F or have not met GPA eligibility requirements. To complete these areas, Exploratory Social Work students must register only for the lower-division courses specified in their advisement files.
For a student to be considered for B.S.W. status, the student must:
B.S.W. status indicates that a student has demonstrated commitment to professional social work and has been recognized by the school as being ready to utilize that commitment in the demanding preparation for practice in this field. A student with B.S.W. status is expected to internalize the values and ethics of social work and to develop and enhance professional practice skills. In this process, the B.S.W. student is expected to abide by the academic regulations related to the program as outlined in this catalog and in the school’s Student Handbook. Among those academic regulations is the requirement that a minimum Area GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher.
Entry into the B.S.W. program is a selective process on a space availability basis. A student who meets only the minimum GPA or other criteria is not necessarily guaranteed acceptance. Qualified students who are denied entry at one point in time will be placed on a competitive waiting list in the order of their denial to await possible access to the program at a subsequent time.
A $30 field site application is due by February 1st of the Junior year, no other special fees are associated with the Bachelor of Social Work program. Students must pay all tuition and fees required by the University.
Students in the School of Social Work are required to participate in academic advisement. Each entering B.S.W. student is assigned to a professional staff member in the University Advisement Center or in the college’s Office of Academic Assistance who serves as the student’s academic advisor. B.S.W. students should meet with that assigned academic advisor prior to registering for any courses, and those advisement appointments are available during any semester. When the student achieves B.S.W. status, the student will be reassigned to the director of the B.S.W. program for program advisement. The director of the B.S.W. program will be the advisor throughout the program. The student is expected to meet with the assigned academic advisor at least once each academic semester for the purpose of beginning or enhancing acculturation to the field of social work, as well as for sequencing course selections in accordance with school procedures. B.S.W. advisement appointments are scheduled only during the fall and spring semesters, so students are expected to plan accordingly.
Course sequencing in the B.S.W. program begins only in the fall semester, and a student is admitted to B.S.W. status in accordance with that schedule. P.S.W. and B.S.W. students are expected to follow the written course advisement plan developed in the advisement process, both in terms of course selections and in the sequencing of those courses. Deviations from the advisement plan without the written authorization of the assigned academic advisor or the B.S.W. program director may result in the school’s blocking future registrations that do not conform to the advisement plan or may result in an extension of their course of study. In addition to the review and possible withdrawal of a student from the program, as described in “Review of Academic and Professional Practice Demands,” a student who misses or fails a course but is permitted by the school to continue in the program must work closely with the assigned academic advisor and the B.S.W. program director to determine the most appropriate point at which to continue degree-related course work. If a student in B.S.W. status is inactive for two academic semesters, the student will be returned to P.S.W. status and must file a new, competitive application to reenter the B.S.W. status.
Field education is an integral component of the B.S.W. curriculum and involves the placement of social work students in educationally supervised agency settings. The primary purpose of field education is to enable students to integrate social work theory and practice through the direct application of social work knowledge, values, and skills. Field education provides opportunities to test and refine classroom learning in professional social work settings. B.S.W. students must have a minimum of 400 supervised hours of field education over a period of two consecutive semesters. Students are required to attend a classroom-setting field integrative seminar as part of their field education. The purpose of the integrative seminar is to provide field education students a forum for the synthesizing of classroom learning with their field-based internship.
Students may apply for field education only after lower-division and prescribed social work courses and other requirements have been satisfactorily completed, as explained in the school’s Student Handbook. Students enroll in field education for the fall-spring semesters. Field education applications must be turned in to the Director of Field Education by February 1st for the following fall semester placement.
As funds are available, the School of Social Work, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Services, has scholarships available under the Title IV E, Child Welfare Scholars Program. The scholarship includes tuition and fees and a stipend. Recipients must take specific child welfare electives and must complete a field placement in a public child welfare setting. Upon graduation, recipients must commit to work for the Division of Family and Children Services on a year-for-year basis.
Georgia State University is an equal educational opportunity institution. Faculty, staff, and students are admitted, employed, and treated without regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Georgia State University complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Sections 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, as well as other applicable federal and state laws.
Students should refer to the current Undergraduate Catalog to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
All students admitted into the B.S.W. program are expected to read, understand, and follow the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. This code provides a set of values, principles, and standards to guide conduct and decision making when interacting with clients and colleagues and for when critical issues arise. A copy of the Code of Ethics can be found at the NASW website (www.naswdc.org)
Students admitted into the School of Social Work will be held by the academic standards set by the University and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Students will be held to the professional standards set by the school and the National Association of Social Workers. Students should familiarize themselves with these requirements as found in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs for the university and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.
A. Academic Competence
Undergraduate students are required to maintain a minimum Area GPA of 2.0 or better for completion of Area G. Grades of C- may be used in Area G to satisfy graduation requirements if the Area GPA is 2.0 or higher. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. Also, students must be in overall good academic standing with the University (an institutional GPA of 2.0). In cases where a student has a grade of D or F in an Area G course, the student must meet with the B.S.W. Director and another faculty member of the B.S.W. Committee to determine whether the student is eligible to continue in the program. If the student is allowed to continue in the program, he or she must retake the course and receive a grade of C or higher. Due to course sequencing, graduation date may be postponed in this situation. Undergraduates must also complete a minimum of 400 hours of field placement.
B. Professional Competence
Georgia State University’s School of Social Work has the goal of educating competent social work practitioners. If a student fails to meet the standards set by the National Association of Social Workers and/or the School of Social Work, corrective action may be taken. Corrective action is intended to provide students and faculty with the opportunity to openly discuss problems and issues identified, and to seek a solution to correct the situation or problem presented. Dismissal from the program is an option and may supersede any discussion of corrective action. Professional incompetence signifies that a student is not adequately or appropriately performing at his or her program level.
Failure to comply with the policies and procedures of Georgia State University and/or the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and/or the School of Social Work may result in a student’s dismissal from the program.
Semester hours are shown in parentheses following an entry. Requirements for Areas A through E of the undergraduate core curriculum are listed in the “Core Curriculum” chapter of this catalog. Only senior B.S.W. majors may take: SW 4100, SW 4200, SW 4500, SW 4900.
Area A: Essential Skills (9)
Area B: Institutional Options (4)
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts (6)
Area D: Math, Technology and Science (11)
Area E: Social Science (12)
Area F: Courses Related to the Program of Study (18)
Area G: Major (48)
Area H: Electives (12). In consultation with an advisor, choose 12 semester hours of course work (4 courses).
Total Semester Hours for Degree: 120 semester hours
The minor in Urban Studies will provide undergraduate students with a concentration in interdisciplinary studies of cities, urbanism, and urbanity. The Minor has a liberal arts orientation: it combines perspectives from the social sciences, the humanities, and policy. The Minor is a useful complement to majors such as Public Policy, History, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Public Health, Real Estate and others.
Students who wish to minor in urban studies must take 15 hours of courses. This will include two required courses offered within the Urban Studies Institute and three courses chosen from a list of possible electives.
Requirements:
Students should select Area F elective courses in consultation with advisor as some upper level courses have prerequisites. The advisor can also approve exceptions to the current elective list.
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies offers advanced studies and research leading to the following degree programs: