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The University of Georgia, or UGA, is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia. It was founded in 1785. The university regularly maintains top ranks in both undergraduate and graduate program rankings of publications such as U.S. News and World Report and Business Week. The university offers a wide variety of programs in diverse Course Topics. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • College of Education
  • College of Environment and Design
  • College of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Public Health
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
  • Eugene P. Odum School of Ecology
  • Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
  • Graduate School
  • Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • School of Law
  • School of Public and International Affairs
  • School of Social Work
  • Terry College of Business

The sports teams of University of Georgia are nicknamed the Georgia Bulldogs.

Profile of University of Georgia

University of Georgia is found in Athens, GA. Athens is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at University of Georgia.

Course Topics

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University of Georgia is known for its programs in science and family and social work.

University of Georgia Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 and 660. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

University of Georgia has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 33,831 in 2007 at University of Georgia.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school. University of Georgia offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southeastern Conference.

University of Georgia Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Liberal Arts1,620political science, English, history, sociology, speech and rhetoric, international relations, Spanish language, geography, ...
Business and Management1,530business management, finance, accounting, marketing, insurance, business, fashion merchandising, managerial economics, ...
Education and Teaching1,170kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, instructional media design, social science teaching, middle school teaching, school counseling, English teaching, ...
Science720biology, microbiology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, genetics, biochemistry, ecology, entomology, ...
Family and Social Work644social work, child development, consumer economics, housing, public administration, food and nutrition, consumer science communication, family resource management
Therapy and Counseling533psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, cognitive science, counseling psychology, music therapy
Media493advertising, journalism, public relations, radio and TV tech, journalism courses, broadcast journalism, mass communication
Medicine273pharmacy, veterinary medicine, public health, pharmacy administration, veterinary infectious disease, veterinary pathology, veterinary physiology, veterinary sciences, ...
Law239law, advanced legal research
Art Studies178art studies
Agricultural Science and Management143agricultural operations, agricultural economics, food science, agriculture, agricultural journalism, various agricutural courses
Conservation and Resource Management132forest sciences, wildlife management, forestry, conservation, fisheries sciences, environmental studies
Computer Science and Engineering97computer science, computer support, artificial intelligence and robotics
Architecture and Planning95landscape architecture
Animal Science and Care84animal science, poultry science, dairy science
Real Estate and Construction Management82real estate
Mathematics80mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics
Religion and Philosophy80religion, philosophy
Security and Law Enforcement78criminal justice and safety
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy77sports and fitness management, dietitian
Medical Adminstration74public health education, environmental health
Landscaping and Horticulture63applied horticulture, agronomy, turf management, landscaping, soil science
Music57music, music performance, music theory and composition
Fine Arts56art history and criticism, fine arts
Drama and Performing Arts36drama
Engineering34bioengineering
Photography and Commercial Art13film studies
Construction Trades7apparel and textiles, textile science

Contact: University of Georgia

University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
General Phone: (706) 542-3000
http://www.uga.edu

 

 

 
 

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