Office of Global Engagement
Director: Mrs. Krisitn R. Kasting-Karam
Statesboro Campus:
Veazey Hall 2020
P.O. Box 8106
Phone: (912) 478-0332
Armstrong Campus:
Gamble Hall 110
Phone: (912) 344-3128
academics.georgiasouthern.edu/global/
The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) is responsible for the strategic execution of Georgia Southern’s internationalization process and provides oversight for the international activities of the campus. The OGE aims to create a global awareness on campus and within the community. To prepare students and faculty with the global knowledge, attitudes and skills that will enable them to function as citizens of the world. We aim to infuse a global dimension throughout the University’s teaching, research, and service activities, and improve the breadth and depth of Georgia Southern’s global reach and engagement. These aspirations are achieved by managing international strategic partnerships; providing study abroad & exchange programming for students; offering professional development and service activities for faculty; maintaining high-quality, federally compliant international student and scholar services; and hosting programs and events to promote international awareness and an appreciation of global cultures. This infusion of internationalized educational activities extends beyond the scope of the University to support global learning, business, and economic development in Southeast Georgia.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
Studying abroad provides students with a trans-cultural experience that has many major benefits: discovering the culture and institutions of other lands, facilitating the development of relevant career skills, making important connections with overseas professionals, and enhancing language skills. In addition, studying abroad contributes to personal maturity, a sense of independence, self-knowledge, and self-confidence. Semester, and year-long exchange, summer, language immersion, and alternative break programs are available. All disciplines are eligible to participate, and programs are offered in more than 30 locations worldwide. For more information, visit academics.georgiasouthern.edu/global/ or email globalengagement@georgiasouthern.edu.
International Visitor Student and Scholar Services
J-1 (exchange visitor) visa status join us from our partner institutions around the globe. Our visiting scholars play a pivotal role to the campus research and classroom experience. The Office of Global Engagement helps visiting students and scholars acclimate to their new environment at Georgia Southern, provides support services, processes visa-related documents, educates students and scholars on the visa laws to help them maintain their status with U.S. Homeland Security, and maintains the University’s compliance with the visa laws. Services provided include: orientation (including academic advisement and registration), English proficiency testing/placement, assistance with health insurance coverage, and visa and cultural advisement.
Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), which is located on the second floor in Cone Hall, offers Graduate Teaching Enhancement Programs that are designed to help Georgia Southern graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) develop and refine their teaching skills. All graduate TA2s involved in face-to-face instruction must have completed training, which consists of centralized training offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) or decentralized training within the academic program. Decentralized training must have prior approval from the College of Graduate Studies, CTE, and the Office of the Provost. TA2s may also be required to participate in additional in-service training within their College or Department, as determined by their program. Centralized TA2 training in CTE consists of the Orientation to Teaching portion of the program, consisting of three 3-hour seminars conducted prior to the beginning of each semester.
In addition to the basic orientation, two different university teaching certification programs are offered to interested participants. All programs are coordinated by the Center for Teaching Excellence, with administrative support from the College of Graduate Studies. All TAs are further invited to individually consult with CTE staff regarding their teaching related questions.
For more information about programs and services please contact:
Statesboro Campus:
Cone Hall, 2nd Floor
Phone: (912) 478-0049
Fax: (912) 478-0099
Armstrong Campus:
Solms Hall, Suite 211
Phone: (912) 344-3607
Liberty Campus:
Phone: (912) 478-0049 or (912) 344-3607
cte@georgiasouthern.edu
academics.georgiasouthern.edu/CTE/
Georgia Southern University Online Degrees
Center for Online Learning
Georgia Southern University offers the following online degree programs:
Associate Degree(s)
Undergraduate Program(s)
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Criminal Justice and Criminology, B.S.
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English, B.A.
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Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, B.S.
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Health Science, B.H.S.
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History, B.A.
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Human Development and Family Science, B.S.
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Information Technology, B.I.T. (Online)
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Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S.
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International Studies, B.A.
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Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.M.L.S.
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Nursing, RN-BSN
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Political Science, B.A.
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Psychology, B.S.
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Public Health, B.S.P.H.
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Respiratory Therapy, B.S. (Online)
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Sociology, B.S.
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World Languages and Cultures, B.A.
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Undergraduate Certificate(s)
Undergraduate Endorsement(s)
Master’s Program(s)
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Accounting, M.Acc.
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Applied Economics, M.S.
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Business Administration, M.B.A. (The Georgia WebMBA)
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Computer Science, M.S.
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Curriculum and Instruction - Accomplished Teaching, M.Ed. (Online)
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Educational Leadership, M.Ed. (Online)
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Electrical and Computer Engineering, M.S.E.C.E.
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Elementary Education (Grades P-5), M.Ed. (Online)
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Evaluation, Assessment, Research, and Learning, M.Ed. (Online)
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Higher Education Administration, M.Ed.
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Information Technology, M.S.I.T.
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Kinesiology, M.S.
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management, M.S.
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Manufacturing Engineering, M.S.
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Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8), M.Ed. (Online)
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Nursing - M.S.N. (Online)
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Professional Communication and Leadership, M.A.
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Public Administration, M.P.A.
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Public Health, M.P.H.
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Reading Education, M.Ed. (Online)
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Secondary Education (Grades 6-12), M.Ed. (Online)
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Social Science, M.A.
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Special Education (Grades P-12), M.Ed. (Online)
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Sport Management, M.S. (Online)
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Teaching M.A.T.
Specialist Program(s)
Doctoral Program(s)
Graduate Certificate(s)
Graduate Endorsement(s)
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
Online Course Support Services
Center for Online Learning (COL)
The COL provides technical and pedagogical training and support for faculty who develop online courses. For more information, call (912) 478-0049 or visit the COL website at: academics.georgiasouthern.edu/col/.
Center for Academic Technology Support (CATS)
CATS provides technical problem support for online courses for students and faculty. For more information call (912) 478-2287 or visit the CATS website at: academics.georgiasouthern.edu/cats/.
Online Programs at Georgia Southern University
For more information about online programs at Georgia Southern University, please see the following website: academics.georgiasouthern.edu/online/.
Graduate Degree Program Directors/Coordinators
The Graduate Program Director (GPD) in an academic unit is a faculty member appointed by the unit administrator (Chair) to administer its graduate program(s). The GPD makes recommendations for program elements such as admission, provides approval for Programs of Study, handles student appeals, and coordinates Thesis and Dissertation committees. It is the GPD’s responsibility to coordinate the department’s program with the COGS. The GPD receives all inquiries, applications, announcements, and requests for data and information relative to the academic program(s), and communicates COGS policies and actions to program faculty and graduate students. Graduate Program Directors are expected to be knowledgeable of degree requirements, Graduate School regulations and procedures, and the general organization of the University as it affects graduate students. The specific duties of the GPDs include:
- processing and evaluation of applications;
- transmitting to the Office of Graduate Admissions the program’s recommendation on student applications for admission;
- notifying the COGS of the student’s progress towards the degree (exams, etc.);
- approving students’ Programs of Study in DegreeWorks;
- maintaining unit files on prospective, present and past students;
- providing department endorsement of requested exceptions to University policy;
- attendance and participation in COGS Program Director meetings and functions; and
- reviewing student appeals regarding academic program matters.
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