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Georgia Southwestern State University

university, Americus, Georgia, United States

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Georgia Southwestern State University is a public, coeducational institution of higher learning located in Americus, Georgia, U.S.. It is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of bachelor's and master's degree programs across several colleges, including business, education, health, and arts and sciences. The university also offers a doctorate in education. Founded in 1906, it was initially known as the First District Agricultural and Mechanical School and has undergone several name changes as its curriculum expanded beyond teacher training. Americus itself is a trade and processing center for its surrounding agricultural region and is also known as the headquarters for Habitat for Humanity International.12

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