COLLEGE EXPANDS degree programs G
eorgia Gwinnett College introduced
two new bachelor degree programs
in response to local needs and changing demographics.
“Both degrees offer multiple career
“This program will help meet a vital
community demand for trained professionals in these areas,” said Santos.
“HDAS graduates also will be prepared to
CINEMA AND MEDIA ARTS PRODUCTION Established to prepare students for
pursue graduate degrees in gerontology,
Georgia’s thriving film industry, GGC’s
other disciplines.”
production (CMAP) offers interdisciplinary
students choose to enter the workforce
because of national issues in the aging
including broadcasting, social media man-
grees, these programs will prepare them
adults and the rapidly changing profile of
options,” said Dr. Adolfo Santos, dean of
the School of Liberal Arts, where the new degree programs are housed. “Whether
after graduation or pursue advanced defor careers in fields expected to experi-
social work, sociology, psychology and The HDAS arena is expanding
bachelor of arts in cinema and media arts studies suitable for a variety of careers
population, social pressures on young
agement, public relations and publishing.
the American family.
Statistics, positions as film/video editors,
projects that jobs in the social and
tors are growing at a rate faster than the
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
producers, directors and camera opera-
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND AGING SERVICES
community services sector will grow 21
national average for most fields. Georgia
percent between 2012 and 2022. By
is a hotbed of activity in the industry.
The bachelor of science degree in
and older will have increased by about
vision production generated about $6 billion
ence significant growth in coming years.”
human development and aging services
(HDAS) prepares graduates to work with the state’s growing elderly population.
Career opportunities in the government,
business or non-profit sectors include the areas of education, social work, counsel-
ing, advocacy, health and human services, criminal justice/criminology, research and more.
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Ge orgia Gwinn et t C ollege
2030, the number of Georgians age 65 142 percent over 1990 levels, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Continued population growth in Gwin-
nett and the greater Atlanta region should
“In fiscal year 2015 alone, film and tele-
for Georgia’s economy,” Santos said.
The unique program offers concentra-
tions in design and production, entertainment industries studies and writing for
ensure a healthy job market for years.
stage and screen, as well as a minor in
for adapting their education and skills to
experience through strategic internships
“Our graduates will be well-positioned
society’s changing needs,” Santos said.
film. CMAP students may gain practical tailored to their area of interest.
