25 Master's degrees offered by the university

The M.Mus. in Music Education at Georgia State University is a comprehensive, fully online programme designed for working professionals. Spanning two years, this 36-credit hour course offers a public study mode that integrates advanced pedagogy with research to enhance instructional skills and career progression.

The M.Mus. Music - Choral Conducting at Georgia State University is a two-year, full-time master’s programme delivered at the Atlanta campus. This public study mode course provides intensive podium time and professional training for talented conductors, requiring 36 semester hours of advanced graduate coursework.

The Music - Orchestral Conducting programme at Georgia State University is a comprehensive M.Mu. degree designed for aspiring leaders. This full-time course, delivered in a public study mode over four semesters, focuses on podium time and professional leadership to prepare students for elite conducting careers.

The Printmaking MFA program offered at Georgia State University supports artists who explore unique approaches to the creative endeavor and who transcend boundaries.

The Ceramics M.F.A. at Georgia State University is a comprehensive master’s programme delivered in a public study mode. Over a duration involving 72 credit hours, students engage in an interdisciplinary curriculum that balances technical mastery with historical context, fostering professional artistic development.

The Digital Filmmaking - Virtual Production and Visual Effects M.F.A. at Georgia State University is a three-year, full-time master’s programme. This public course focuses on advanced post-production technology and real-time workflows, preparing professionals for high-end content creation in the film and gaming industries.

The M.Mus. Music - Composition at Georgia State University is a public, full-time programme spanning four semesters. This advanced degree focuses on developing unique creative voices through individualized instruction and professional facilities. Students refine their artistic expression across diverse musical genres in two years.

The Interior Design M.F.A. at Georgia State University is a comprehensive 72-credit hour programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced degree focuses on conceptual development and expanded interiors practice. Students benefit from a highly individualised curriculum designed for those with prior design experience.

The M.Mus. in Music - Guitar Performance at Georgia State University is a professional master’s programme designed for aspiring concert artists and educators. This full-time course, based at the Atlanta campus, spans four semesters and focuses on advanced solo and chamber music mastery through intensive performance training.

The M.Mus. Music - Piano Pedagogy at Georgia State University is a comprehensive two-year, full-time programme delivered on the Atlanta campus. This public study mode course integrates artistic performance with advanced instructional techniques, preparing students for professional studio and classroom teaching across all age levels.

The M.Mus. in Music - Wind Band Conducting at Georgia State University is a professional two-year programme delivered in a public study mode. It focuses on advanced baton technique, repertoire knowledge, and collegiate administration. Students refine their artistry through extensive podium time and comprehensive musical analysis.

The M.Mus. in Music - Conducting at Georgia State University is a public, low-residency master’s programme designed for active professionals. Spanning two years, the curriculum combines flexible online learning during the academic year with intensive in-person summer sessions in Atlanta to refine advanced leadership skills.

The M.Mu. in Music - Orchestral Instrument Performance at Georgia State University is a full-time postgraduate programme delivered at the Atlanta campus. Over four semesters, students refine their technical mastery and expressive artistry through intensive private study and diverse ensemble participation in a public university setting.

The Textiles MFA program offered at Georgia State University fosters textile art as an academic, artistic and professional endeavor. It is multifaceted, combining traditional handwork with digital and industrial technology output to develop a professional artist’s portfolio for exhibitions as well as professional practices in textile design.

The Communication - Mass Communication MA program offered at Georgia State University fosters the advanced research study of media culture and public communication, including international media, journalism, strategic communication and public relations, social media, media effects and audience studies.

The M.Mus. Music - Voice Performance at Georgia State University is a two-year, full-time programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced degree focuses on opera, oratorio, and song recital, preparing students for professional careers as performers and studio teachers through rigorous vocal training and mentorship.

The Music - Jazz Studies M.Mus. at Georgia State University is a comprehensive two-year postgraduate programme. Delivered in a public study mode at the Atlanta campus, it focuses on advanced performance, improvisation, and pedagogy. Students develop professional creative skills in arranging and jazz history over four semesters.

The M.Mus. in Music - Piano Performance at Georgia State University is a public, two-year programme designed for aspiring concert artists and educators. This full-time course focuses on technical mastery and expressive interpretation, preparing students for professional excellence through intensive performance training.

The Digital Filmmaking - Filmmaking M.F.A. at Georgia State University is a three-year, full-time programme based in Atlanta. This public study mode course focuses on socially engaged media production, including documentary and fiction. It offers a terminal degree for those pursuing professional or academic careers in film.

The Music - Music Education programme at Georgia State University is a 36-credit hour, fully online M.Sc. degree. Designed for working educators, this public study mode course can be completed in two years. It focuses on advanced pedagogy, curriculum development, and technology integration to enhance school music programmes.