Academic Programs

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. 

Undergraduate Programs - Bachelor of Arts

    • 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.**

      Graduate Programs - Master of Arts

      •   Education
        • Computer Education (Sequence not accepting applications at this time)
        • Curriculum and Instruction
        • ESL/Bilingual Education
        • Mathematics Education
         
      • 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
         

       Non-Degree Certificates  

      •  Bilingual/ESL Certificate
      •  Certificate in Online Teaching
      •  Licensure/Certificate in Early Childhood Education 
      •  School Counseling Certification, Post-M.A. 
      •  Reading/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 

      Endorsements Available on a Current Professional Educator License