Overview
We offer the highest quality academic programs, balancing innovation and best practice, to meet the needs of lifelong learners. We are committed to seeking and maintaining national accreditation of the unit and all of its programs; enhancing existing programs as well as creating new programs, including doctoral studies; integrating wide-spread use of technology into curricula, content, and modes of instruction; and fostering an understanding and appreciation of the significance of human diversity in ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, and learning styles.
Current students, click here to access the MyGSU portal. Here you can view important program information, download forms, and sign up for practicums, supervision, and other required and voluntary experiences.
Division of Education and Leadership Programs
Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Option 1: (Initial Licensure)
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Option 2: Director Credential (Non-Licensure)
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Option 3: Initial Licensure (Teacher Workforce)
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
* Academic Programs for Secondary Education Teacher Licensure in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Social Sciences are housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. Click here for more information.
Master's Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education: Initial Licensure
Master of Arts in Educational Administration - Principal Leadership
Master of Arts in Multicategorical Special Education
Study Track Options
- Initial Licensure
- Advance Licensure
Doctor of Education
Interdisciplinary Leadership, Ed.D.
Concentrations
- Higher Education Administration
- Not-for-Profit/Social Entrepreneurship Leadership
- Superintendent (P-12)
Contact Information
Tim Harrington, Ph.D.
- Tim Harrington, Ph.D.
- Interim Division Chair; Assistant Provost and Assistant Vice President
- tharrington2@govst.edu
Lynette Miller
- Lynette Miller
- Undergraduate Academic Advisor
- C Building, C3385
- 708-534-3360
- lmiller13@govst.edu
Robbin Mitchell
- Robbin Mitchell
- Graduate Academic Advisor: MA programs in Early Childhood Education and Special Education
- G Building, G278
- 708-534-4931
- rreynolds2@govst.edu
Kerri O'Shea
- Kerri O'Shea
- Graduate Academic Advisor - Educational Administration (student last name A-M)
- G Building, G178
- 708-534-6980
- koshea@govst.edu
Paula McMullen
- Paula McMullen
- Graduate Academic Advisor - Educational Administration (student last names N-Z)
- F Building, F2601
- 708-235-2221
- pmcmullen2@govst.edu
Kelly Robinson
- Kelly Robinson
- Graduate Academic Advisor - Interdisciplinary Leadership (student last names A-M)
- F Building, F1523
- 708-534-4923
- krobinson@govst.edu
Stefany Sigler
- Stefany Sigler
- Graduate Academic Advisor - Interdisciplinary Leadership (student last names N-Z)
- E Building, E2583
- 708-534-4487
- ssigler@govst.edu
Interested in a program?
- Jackie Ramirez
- G Building 249
- 708-534-6979
- jramirez8@govst.edu