Programs and Areas of Study

No matter what your education goals, GovState has degree and certificate programs that will help you get there.

We offer 31 bachelor’s degree programs, 27 master’s degree programs, 1 education specialist (Ed.S), 5 doctoral programs, and 27 certificate programs. In every program, you’ll find gifted professors to help you along the way toward those goals.

Programs & Certificates

Bachelor's Degree Programs

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

Master’s Degree Programs

Each of our four colleges offers master’s degrees for students building on their bachelor’s degree or for professionals advancing in their fields. At GovState our master’s programs offer specialized areas of study not found in many other universities, allowing you to study and share ideas with students from all over the nation.

Accounting, Master of Science
Addictions Studies Program, Master of Health Science
Analytical Chemistry
Art, Master of Arts
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Communication, Media, and Performance M.A.
Communication Disorders, Master of Health Science
Computer Science, Master of Science
Counseling, Master of Arts
Criminal Justice, Master of Arts
Educational Administration, Master of Arts
English, Master of Arts
Environmental Biology, Master of Science
Health Administration Program, Master of Health
Health Informatics, M.S.
Human Resource Management, M.S.
Independent Film and Digital Imaging, Master of Fine Arts
Management Information Systems, Master of Science
Mathematics, Master of Science
Nursing Programs, Master of Science
Occupational Therapy Program
Psychology, Master of Arts
Public Administration (MPA)
Social Work Program

Doctoral Programs

If you are aiming at the top of your profession in Education or Health & Human Services, GovState offers programs that attract candidates from across the nation and the globe. These are highly specialized and selective programs with academic work and research guided by some of the best minds in their fields.

Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Interdisciplinary Leadership, Ed.D

Certificate Programs

Launch your future with our undergraduate and graduate certificate programs designed for real-world impact. Explore in-demand fields like Education, Health & Human Services, Law Enforcement, and cutting-edge sciences such as biochemistry and biotechnology—and gain the skills to stand out from day one.

NOTE: Fill out the Undergraduate Application when applying for the following certificate programs.

Addictions Screening, Assessment, and Referral
Bilingual-English as a Second Language Education, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Biology Education, Certificate
Chemistry Education, Certificate
Computer Programming, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Data Analytics, Certificate
Early Childhood Education, Post BA Certificate
English Education, Certificate
General Management, Graduate Certificate (100% Online)
Mathematics Education, Certificate
Social Sciences Education, Certificate

NOTE: Fill out the Graduate Application when applying for the following certificate programs.

Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Post Master's Certificate
Digital Forensics, Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner
Marriage and Family Counselor, Post Master's Certificate
Mindfulness in the Helping Professions, Certificate
Online Teaching and Learning, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Reading Teacher Endorsement Certificate
Restorative Justice, Graduate Certificate
Teacher Leadership, Graduate Certificate
School Counseling, Post Master's Certificate
Special Education Endorsements

Undergraduate Minors

Jumpstart your future with career-focused certificate programs in Education, Health & Human Services, Law Enforcement, and innovative sciences like biochemistry and biotechnology.

• 3-D Animation and Modeling
• Accounting
• Addictions Studies
• American Studies (Social Science)
• Anthropology
• Art
• Art History
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice
• Dance
• Economics
• English
• Entrepreneurship
• Film
• Finance
• Financial Planning
• 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

GovState Online Course Degrees

Study on your terms—anytime, anywhere. At Governors State University, flexible online programs let you explore ideas, engage with course content, and reach your goals when it fits your schedule.

Choose from fully online Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees—all designed to fit your life, so you can keep moving forward in your career while earning your education.

Bachelor's Degrees:

Master's Degrees:

Doctoral Degrees:

Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership
with concentrations in:
- Higher Education Administration
- Superintendent (P-12)
- Not for Profit/Social Entrepreneurship Leadership

Certificate:

GovState Online & Hybrid Courses

Learn your way—with flexible online and hybrid options across nearly every program. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or a busy schedule, you can take the courses you need, when you need them.

With 200+ online and 60+ hybrid courses, GovState makes it easy to stay on track and keep moving toward your degree—no interruptions.

To find your online courses that fits you, go to:

GovState Courses
Use the "Find an Item" search field to search for "Online" or "Hybrid" to filter the list of classes

Other Areas of Academic Programs

School of Extended Learning

Advance your career or start a new one with flexible, short-term training and professional development programs at Governors State University—designed to help you gain skills, grow, and succeed in today’s workforce.

Dual Degree Program

One of the big ideas that has taken root at GovsState is our Dual Degree Program. GovsState and area community colleges have formed a great partnership.

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