If you are beginning your college career as a freshman or even want to launch a new career, welcome to GSU. If you have finished your first two years at another university or your associate's degree, GSU is also for you.

Accounting, Bachelor of Science
Anthropology and Sociology, Bachelor of Arts
Art, Bachelor of Fine Art
Biology, Bachelor of Science
Biology, Bachelor of Science Teacher Education Concentration
Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts
Business and Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry, Bachelor of Science
Chemistry Teacher Education, Bachelor of Science
Communication, Bachelor of Arts
Communication Disorders, Bachelor of Health Science
Community Health, Bachelor of Health Science
Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts
Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts
Economics, Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts
English, Bachelor of Arts
English Teacher Education, Bachelor of Arts
Gender and Sexuality Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Health Administration Program, Bachelors 
Health Informatics Program, Bachelor of Science
History, Bachelor of Arts
Information Technology, Bachelor of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Manufacturing Management, Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Teacher Education, Bachelor of Arts
Media Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Political Science, Bachelor of Arts
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
RN to BSN Completion Program
Social Sciences Teacher Education, Bachelor of Arts
Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work
Theatre and Performance Studies, Bachelor of Arts  

Each of our four colleges offers master's degrees for students building on their bachelor's degree or for professionals advancing in their fields.

Accounting, Master of Science
Addictions Studies, Master of Health Science
Art, Master of Fine Arts
Biology, Master of Science
Business Administration, Master of Business Adminstration 
Business Analytics, Master of Science
Chemistry, Masters of Science 
Communication, Media and Performance, Master of Arts
Communication Disorders, Master of Health Science
Computer Science, Master of Science
Counseling, Master of Arts
Criminal Justice, Master of Arts
Early Childhood Education, Master of Arts
Educational Administration, Principal Leadership Master of Arts
English, Master of Arts
Health Administration, Master of Health Administration 
Health Informatics, Master of Science 
Human Resource Management, Master of Science
Independent Film and Digital Imaging, Master of Fine Arts
Information Technology, Master of Science
Management Information Systems, Master of Science
Mathematics, Master of Science
Multicategorical Special Education, Master of Arts
Nursing, Master of Science
Occupational Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy 
Political and Social Justice Studies, Master of Arts
Psychology, Master of Arts
Public Administration, Master of Public Administration
Social Work, Masters of Social Work
Supply Chain Management, Masters of Business Administration (Online)

If you are aiming at the top of your profession in Education or Health & Human Services, GSU offers programs that attract candidates from across the nation and the globe.

Counselor Education and Supervision, Doctor of Education
Interdisciplinary Leadership, Doctor of Education
Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing
Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy

School Psychology, Educational Specialist

• 3-D Animation and Modeling
• Accounting
• Addictions Studies
• American Studies (Social Science)
• Anthropology
• Art
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice
• Dance
• Economics
• English
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Forensic Psychology
• Game Design
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Global Studies (Social Science)
• History
• Human Communication
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Latin American, Caribbean, and Latina/o Studies
• Management Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Media Studies
• Philosophy
• Practical and Professional Ethics
• Pre-Law
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Theatre and Performance Studies

We offer both undergraduate and graduate level certificate programs in the fields of Education, Health & Human services, Law Enforcement and the sciences – including biochemistry and biotechnology.

Addictions Screening, Assessment, and Referral
Bilingual-English as a Second Language Education, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Biology Education, Certificate
Chemistry Education, Certificate
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Post Master's Certification
Computer Programming, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Data Analytics, Certificate 
Digital Forensics, Certificate 
Early Childhood Education, Post BA Certificate 
English Education, Certificate 
Family Nurse Practitioner 
Marriage and Family Counselor, Post Master's Certification 
Mathematics Education, Certificate 
Mindfulness in the Helping Professions, Certificate 
Online Teaching and Learning, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Reading Teacher Endorsement Certificate 
School Counseling, Post Master's Certification
Social Sciences Education, Certificate

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In addition to more than 120 online classes each semester, Governors State University offers fully online degrees at the Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral level.

One of the big ideas that has taken root at GSU is our Dual Degree Program. GSU and area community colleges have formed a great partnership to serve your academic goals.