The College of Education at Governors State University is energized by its mission, vision and values, offers a variety of quality programs that provide the
professional preparation to improve the lives of our students, the human
environment around us, the learning outcomes of our state's schools, and our
families and communities.
Current students click here to access the MyGSU portal. Here you can view
important program information, download forms and sign up for Comprehensive
Exams, Labs, or Student Teaching.
- Early Childhood Education(Licensure and Non-Licensure Sequences)
- Elementary Education
- Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Industrial Organizational Psychology
- Mindfulness Studies
- Pre-Clinical Psychology
** Academic Programs for Secondary Education Teacher Licensure in Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics are housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. Click here for more information.**
- Education
- Computer Education (Sequence not accepting applications at this time)
- Curriculum and Instruction (Sequence not accepting applications at this time)
- ESL/Bilingual Education (Sequence not accepting applications at this time)
- Mathematics Education (Sequence not accepting applications at this time)
- Educational Administration
- Chief School Business Official (Sequence not accepting applications at this time. Candidates may enroll in the endorsement courses only if they already hold a Masters degree)
- Higher Education Administration (Sequence not accepting applications at this time)
- Principal Leadership
Specialist Degree Program - Educational Specialist
Doctoral Programs - Doctor of Education
Minors
- Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Mindfulness Studies
- Pre-Clinical Psychology
- Bilingual/ESL Certificate
- Certificate in Online Teaching
- Licensure/Certificate
in Early Childhood Education
- School Counseling Certification, Post-M.A.
- Reading Teacher Endorsement
- Mindfulness in the Helping Professions
- Certificate in College Career Counseling
- Post Master’s Clinical
Mental Health Counselor Certificate
- Post Master's School Counselor Certificate
- Post Master's Marriage Couple & Family Certificate