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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management provides career advancement opportunities for individuals employed (or seeking employment) in a wide variety of corporate, business and office environments. Like all BAS programs, the Administrative Management major builds upon the technical education acquired through an associate degree in a career field. For the Administrative Management major, the associate degree or career courses should be in an office- or business related field, such as office administration, secretarial studies, merchandising, paralegal studies, or business data processing. We offer the following concentrations in the Administrative Management major: Applied Criminal Justice, Organizational Leadership, and General Studies.

The Health and Fitness Management major provides students with a solid foundation concerning the management and clinical sides of preventative health care. Students will be prepared for entry and mid-level management positions in organizations providing health and fitness services, such as within:

• Commercial Fitness Centers,
• YMCA,
• Corporate Fitness/Wellness Centers,
• University Wellness/Adult Fitness Centers,
• Hospitals/Clinics with specialties in Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
• Municipal/City Recreation/Family Centers,
• Activity Centers for Older Adults,
• Community Centers and
• Worksite Health Promotion Programs.

Graduates may also pursue employment as salespersons, administrators, and managers of all types of fitness/wellness facilities. Additional opportunities exist for those who aspire to become entrepreneurs in the field and pursue health and fitness coaching/consulting.

Consistent with the mission of the College of Business, the mission of the Management Discipline is to provide a broad-based undergraduate curriculum designed to prepare students for careers involving leadership and management. 

 In addition to the BBA Learning Outcomes, upon successful completion of the program, Management majors will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the major theories and perspectives used to examine management
2. Describe human resource functions and roles in an organization and tools used to address organizational human resources needs
3. Apply organizational behavior concepts and theories to organizational change recommendations
4. Describe key theories, concepts and practices associated with effective leadership
5. Apply the strategic management process in a current business decision making context

Consistent with the mission of the College of Business, the mission of the Marketing Discipline is to provide a broad based general and business education that prepares students to contribute to their organization, community, and society through marketing related fields. In addition to the BBA Learning Outcomes, upon successful completion of the program, Marketing majors will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic marketing concepts, Consumer Behavior, and the 4 Ps of Marketing
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the Sales and Promotion concepts
3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of Market Research
4. Demonstrate knowledge of Market Segmentation and Target Marketing
5. Demonstrate knowledge of basic International Marketing concepts.

Consistent with the mission of the College of Business, the mission of the Supply Chain Management Discipline is to provide a broad-based general business education that prepares students for careers in Supply Chain Management and related fields.  In addition to the BBA Learning Outcomes, upon successful completion of the program, Supply Chain Management majors will be able to:  

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic transportation and logistics concepts
2. Describe the basic principles of supply chain management and techniques used to analyze various aspects of logistics systems
3. Analyze the effectiveness of warehousing and operations in the supply chain process
4. Describe the global sourcing process and the effect on the supply chain
5. Describe firm financial performance and with respect to the supply chain
6. Identify problems and improvement opportunities related to supply chain performance and performance measurement.

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management provides career advancement opportunities for individuals employed (or seeking employment) in a wide variety of plant and corporate settings. Like all BAS programs, the Technology Management major builds upon the technical education acquired through an associate degree in a career field. For the Technology Management major, the associate degree or career courses should be in aviation, computer networking, or business-related field. We offer the following concentrations in the Technology Management Major: Aviation Administration, Computer Networking, and Project Supervision.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology has been designed in consultation with Georgia employers to fit present and emerging needs in the State of Georgia.

The General Biology Track contains a curriculum that will prepare students for the following professional programs:

• medical school,
• dental school,
• veterinary school, and
• physical therapy and physician assistant programs.

This curriculum is also designed to prepare students for the following graduate programs:

• biomedical,
• public health,
• environmental science,
• forensic science, and
• ecology and evolution.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry has been designed to prepare undergraduate students for graduate and professional schools or employment in the chemical sciences. The chemistry curriculum includes a core of chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses offered in three different concentrations - Professional, General, and Biochemistry - that will provide the students with skills essential for all chemistry-related careers, and will be combined with directed electives in an area of interest. Students will be prepared for the following professional programs: medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, veterinary school, and physical therapy and physician assistant programs. This curriculum is also designed to prepare students for the following graduate programs:

• chemistry,
• biochemistry,
• public health,
• environmental science,
• and forensic science

The program of study for the BS in Mathematics is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in a field that employs professionals with mathematical and/or computer science competence. At the same time, it provides for the student to add courses that will prepare him/her to pursue a graduate degree in either mathematics or computer science.

The RN-BSN Completion program is available for registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma in nursing who meet University admission requirements. Clayton State participates in the Georgia Statewide Articulation Model.

Nursing application is separate from University application and admission. The distance learning program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Graduates are prepared to practice in diverse health care settings, including hospitals, homes, clinics, hospice, industry, and the community.

Minimum admission requirements include (details on the School of Nursing website):

1. Unrestricted current nursing licensure in the United States or eligibility for licensure
2. College grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on 4.00 scale.
3. Completion of 45 semester hours of BSN core curriculum with grades of C (or K or S) or better in all natural and behavioral science, math and Area F courses at the time of application and 60 semester hours at the time of enrollment in the nursing program.
4. Successful completion of the legislative requirements.
5. Eligible for clearance on criminal background check and drug screening.

Consistent with the mission of the College of Business, the purpose of the General Business degree is to provide a broad-based undergraduate curriculum that allows students to customize programs of study in specific business areas that meet particular career and educational needs. In addition to the BBA Learning Outcomes, upon successful completion of the program, General Business majors will be able to:

1. Demonstrate career readiness.
2. Apply business concepts to decision-making in a business environment.

The mission of the Criminal Justice program is to capitalize on the diversity of the Clayton State student population and multidisciplinary training of faculty to provide students with a specialized understanding of the criminal justice system and criminal behavior. Curriculum and instruction are designed to advance knowledge, understanding, and skills relevant to the criminal justice discipline in order to prepare students for careers, advancement, or graduate studies in criminal justice, law, and other justice-related fields.

The B.S. degree in Legal Studies is designed for students who want to pursue a degree that emphasizes practical skills plus analytical and conceptual thinking, legal research and writing, a study of the evolution of various legal theories, a solid understanding of substantive areas of law, and the role of law in society. It also allows students to take courses in a variety of departments throughout the university. The B.S. degree is a good option for students who plan to work in fields impacted by law and legal regulation or who are considering law school or other fields of graduate studies.   Please note that paralegals and other non-lawyers may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. 

Consistent with the mission of the College of Business, the mission of the Accounting Discipline is to prepare students for professional careers in Accounting. In addition to the BBA Learning Outcomes, upon successful completion of the program, Accounting majors will be able to:

1. Employ technical competence in the Discipline’s functional area of Financial Accounting and Reporting
2. Employ technical competence in the Discipline’s functional area of Managerial Cost Accounting
3. Employ technical competence in the Discipline’s functional area of Income Taxation
4. Employ technical competence in the Discipline’s functional area of Accounting Information Systems
5. Employ technical competence in the Discipline’s functional area of Auditing and Assurance Services
6. Develop skills in application of accounting software and other business software for processing accounting information.
7. Apply knowledge of ethical concerns and recognition of other ongoing issues and practices in the accounting profession

The Secondary Teacher Education Concentration contains a curriculum that will provide the opportunity for certification to teach grades 8th -12th.

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies equips graduates with a solid theoretical and historical understanding of human communication, combined with practical skills in professional writing and speaking.

Student organizations that are designed to support, augment, and supplement the educational and professional development of students in the CMS program include the Bent Tree (student newspaper).

Communication and Media Studies Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the BA program in Communication and Media Studies will demonstrate the following characteristics:

1. Communicate effectively using multiple channels of communication;
2. Conduct primary and secondary research on media products and communicative practices;
3. Critically analyze the aesthetic dimensions and layered meanings of past and present communication and media products;
4. Understand theoretical perspectives on communication, media and global culture;
5. Apply media aesthetics to the production of communication vehicles using appropriate technologies; and,
6. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical theories, professional standards and legal constraints in communication and media environments.

Students with an interest in dental hygiene are admitted to Clayton State University as a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences major with a concentration of pre-dental hygiene. Refer to the Bachelor of Health Sciences section of this Catalog for details. Separate application to this competitive admission program is required upon completion of 60 hours of lower division requirements. Students not admitted to this competitive admission program may continue with the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in consultation with academic advisor to determine appropriate concentration and career path.

The Elementary Education BS degree fits within the goals and mission of Clayton State University’s School of Education, which is to prepare highly qualified teachers for the region and state. The Elementary Education program will prepare individuals to work with students in grades P-5. The Clayton State University teacher education programs are maintained in partnership with seven county school systems in the University’s primary service area—Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Henry, Rockdale, and Spalding. The Teacher Education Advisory Council serves as an external advisory group for all of Clayton State University’s teacher education programs.