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Human Learning and Development, B.I.S. at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

Georgia State University's Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.) in Human Learning and Development explores how people learn, grow and thrive across the lifespan. By combining coursework from multiple disciplines, students gain a broad understanding of human development while building practical skills that can be applied in educational, community and professional settings. Develop the knowledge and skills to support learning, growth and human development across diverse settings.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development  |  Duration: Core curriculum: 42-43 hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Students may enter the program in the fall, spring or summer. VIEW APPLICATION DEADLINES  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Human Learning and Development concentration is an interdisciplinary program in the College of Education & Human Development. Courses are taught by faculty from the Departments of Counseling and Psychological Services, Educational Policy Studies, Learning Sciences and Middle and Secondary Education. The Core IMPACTS is 42-43 hours and you will choose two disciplines. Students will also be required to complete three to nine hours of internship related to one or more of the disciplines chosen.

Career pathways

Students choose two disciplines and complete an internship before graduating. Our disciplines include: This flexible, interdisciplinary program allows students to explore learning and development from multiple perspectives while tailoring their studies to their personal interests and career goals.

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Entry requirements

The B.I.S. degree with a concentration in human learning and development is an interdisciplinary program that provides you with an opportunity to acquire a career-oriented range of skills and knowledge. Please note that this degree program does not lead to initial teacher certification. This program does not require a separate application to the major. Students can declare this major with their academic advisor — and new first-year students are able to select this program on the undergraduate admissions application if they decide they want to pursue this when they apply to the university. Students will pick two disciplines for their focus of study. Disciplines are chosen in consultation with your academic advisor.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

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