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Degrees and Programs

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences encompasses many diverse fields of study. Read on to learn more about our departments and what they offer or use the quick links below to head straight to a program of interest.

Program NameLocationProgram LevelDescriptionCollege Site
CBSS.BA.45020100.XXBachelor of Arts Degree in AnthropologyAnthropology (BA)StatesboroBachelor's DegreeCBSS124The Anthropology Bachelor of Arts offers broad training in general anthropology. Combining coursework with practical career training, our program gives you the vision to know the questions to ask and the research tools to find the answers.Nonehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/socianth/anthropology/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2262BACollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person$2,732.00$9,641.00N/AHuman BehaviorN/A
CBSS.BA.45090101.XXBachelor of Arts Degree in International StudiesInternational Studies (BA)Statesboro, SavannahBachelor's DegreeCBSS124Immerse yourself in global awareness and prepare for a career in international service or business with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Explore a topical focus in either development and sustainability, security and diplomacy or global cultures, paired with an emphasis in a specific foreign language or world region. Expand your worldview today.Asia Region
Africa Region
Latin American and Carribean Region
Europe Region
Middle East and North Africa Region
One Foreign Language
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/points/international-studies-degree/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2244BACollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person$2,732.00$9,641.00N/AGlobal StudiesN/A
CBSS.BA.45100101.XXBachelor of Arts Degree in Political SciencePolitical Science (BA)Statesboro, SavannahBachelor's DegreeCBSS124Develop your analytical and communication skills in government and politics with your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. An education in political science can prepare you for a career in public and nonprofit management or pursuing graduate studies in political science.Global Security Studies
Law and Politics
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/points/political-science/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2250BACollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person$2,732.00$9,641.00N/AHuman BehaviorN/A
CBSS.BS.45040101.XXBachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and CriminologyCriminal Justice and Criminology (BS)Statesboro, Savannah, OnlineBachelor's DegreeCBSS124Georgia Southern University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology prepares students for diverse careers such as law enforcement, data analysis, and digital forensics. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum on crime, its causes, and the justice system, with an emphasis option in cybercrime. Internship opportunities provide hands-on experience in various criminal justice agencies.Cybercrimehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/justice/bachelor-degree-criminal-justice-criminology/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2238BSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person & Fully Online$2,732.00$9,641.00$2,731.95Human BehaviorN/A
CBSS.BS.19090101.XXBachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel DesignFashion Merchandising and Apparel Design (BS)StatesboroBachelor's DegreeCBSS124The B.S. in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design at Georgia Southern University offers specialized training in areas like fashion marketing, apparel design, trend forecasting, and more. With emphases in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, students gain hands-on experience and industry insights, preparing them for diverse careers in the fashion industry.Design
Merchandising
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/human-ecology/fashion-merch-apparel-design/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2273BSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person$2,732.00$9,641.00N/AArtN/A
CBSS.BS.19070101.XXBachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family ScienceHuman Development and Family Science (BS)Statesboro, Savannah, OnlineBachelor's DegreeCBSS124Georgia Southern University's B.S. in Human Development & Family Science offers comprehensive education in child and family development. It includes a concentration in Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education, with both certification and non-certification tracks. Students gain hands-on experience at the on-site Child Development Center, preparing for diverse careers in family and child-oriented fields.Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education (Non-Certification Track)https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/human-ecology/human-dev-family-science/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=6236BSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person$2,732.00$9,641.00N/AEducation, Human Behavior, ScienceN/A
CBSS.BS.50040800.XXBachelor of Science Degree in Interior DesignInterior Design (BS)StatesboroBachelor's DegreeCBSS124With a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, you'll build a foundation in traditional and digital art techniques, including using AutoCAD. Your work will include hands-on experiences with trips, group activities and our state of the art design facility.Nonehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/human-ecology/interior-design/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2277BSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person$2,732.00$9,641.00N/AArtN/A
CBSS.BS.42010101.XXBachelor of Science Degree in PsychologyPsychology (BS)Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, OnlineBachelor's DegreeCBSS124The B.S. in Psychology imparts the foundational knowledge of psychology, exploring the breadth of the field's research through comprehensive or experimental degree tracks.Nonehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/psychology/bachelor-of-science-in-psychology/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2257BSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person$2,732.00$9,641.00N/AHuman BehaviorN/A
CBSS.BS.31010101.XXBachelor of Science Degree in Recreation and Tourism ManagementRecreation (BS)StatesboroBachelor's DegreeCBSS124The Recreation and Tourism Management program at Georgia Southern University, the only COAPRT-accredited four-year bachelor’s in Georgia, imparts knowledge in leisure services, outdoor recreation, sports, event planning, and tourism. The program features two emphasis areas, a comprehensive internship, an accelerated MPA pathway, and extensive research and experiential learning opportunities.Outdoor Recreation
Tourism and Community Leisure Services
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/human-ecology/recreation-tourism-management/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2279BSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person$2,732.00$9,641.00N/AHuman BehaviorN/A
CBSS.BS.45110100.XXBachelor of Science Degree in SociologySociology (BS)Statesboro, Savannah, OnlineBachelor's DegreeCBSS124The Sociology B.S. offers broad training in the social sciences and humanities while building specific field-related knowledge in topics such as social welfare policies, family dynamics and inequality.Nonehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/socianth/sociology/https://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2265BSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Undergraduate In-Person & Fully Online$2,732.00$9,641.00$2,731.95Human BehaviorN/A
CBSS.PsyD.42280100.XXDoctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology DegreeClinical Psychology (PsyD)StatesboroDoctoral DegreeCBSS114-124The Clinical Psychology doctorate program’s curriculum trains you for the practice of and licensure in psychology with a special focus on practice in rural areas.Nonehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/psychology/psyd/https://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/admission/psyd/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2453PsyDCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Graduate In-Person$3,318.00$13,259.00N/AHuman BehaviorFall: December 15 | Spring: No Admit | Summer: No Admit
CBSS.MA.45999901.XXMaster of Arts Degree in Social ScienceSocial Science (MA)Statesboro, OnlineMaster's DegreeCBSS36The Master of Arts in Social Science is designed to take advantage of an array of graduate seminars from the social sciences. You'll have an opportunity to customize a program of study that combines theory, methods and content with practice in your area of emphasis.Anthropology
Political Science
Sociology
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/socianth/mass/https://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/admission/mass/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=5203MACollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Graduate In-Person$3,318.00$13,259.00N/AHuman BehaviorFall: July 31 | Spring: Nov 15 | Summer:May 1
CBSS.MPA.44040100.XXMaster of Public Administration DegreePublic Administration (MPA)Statesboro, OnlineMaster's DegreeCBSS39The Master of Public Administration is a professional graduate degree designed for management and administration within the public sector and nonprofit organizations. You'll receive training for leadership roles in budgeting, human resource management, policy analysis, board governance and more.Nonehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/publicadmin/mpa/https://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/admission/mpa/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2456MPACollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Graduate In-Person$3,318.00$13,259.00N/ABusiness, CommunicationFall: Aug 1 (Hybrid Only) | Spring: Jan 1 | Summer: No Admit
CBSS.MS.45040101.XXMaster of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and CriminologyCriminal Justice and Criminology (MS)Statesboro, Savannah, OnlineMaster's DegreeCBSS30-36The Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia Southern University provides specialized training for leadership in criminal justice. The program offers three emphases: Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Cybercrime, available online or in-person. The curriculum cultivates analytical and research skills applicable to various roles like community advocate, corrections officer, intelligence analyst, and cybersecurity investigator.Criminal Justice
Criminology
Cybercrime
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/justice/criminal-justice-masters-degree-online/https://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/admission/master-of-science-in-criminal-justice-and-criminology/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2651MSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Graduate Online Tier 2N/AN/A$4,296.00Human BehaviorVaries by Track
CBSS.MS.42010101.XXMaster of Science Degree in PsychologyPsychology (MS)Statesboro, SavannahMaster's DegreeCBSS31-36Behavior Analysis
Experimental Psychology
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/psychology/ms-programs/https://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/admission/applynow/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2454MSCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Graduate In-Person$3,318.00$13,259.00N/AHuman BehaviorVaries by Concentration
CBSS.CERG.43011601.XXPost-Baccalaureate Certificate In Cyber CrimeCybercrime Post-Baccalaureate (Grad Cert)OnlineAdvanced Certificate (Graduate)CBSS18This post-baccalaureate cybercrime certificate supplements a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field from an accredited four-year institution. The program coursework includes digital forensics, laws governing the internet and cyber ethics.Nonehttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/justice/online-graduate-certificate-in-cybercrime/https://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/admission/certificate-in-cybercrime-online/https://catalog.georgiasouthern.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=2452CERGCollege of Behavioral and Social Scienceshttps://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/Graduate Online Tier 2N/AN/A$4,296.00N/A

Last updated: 3/30/2022