Major Programs at GSU

Governors State University offers 85 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 85
  • Total number of online programs: 1
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Governors State University

Governors State University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. Governors State University offers 85 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,206 students have completed their study at Governors State University.
Offered Degrees at Governors State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree301665
Master's Degree320457
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship2014
Doctor's degree - professional practice202
Doctor's degree - other1065
Post Bachelor's Degree701
Post Master's Degree1102
Total8511,206

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Governors State University offers 85 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,206 students have completed their studies.
  • 665 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 457 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 65 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 2 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Other) program.
  • 1 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 2 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0
Communication and Journalism [+] 32
Speech Communication and Rhetoric22
Mass Communication/Media Studies10
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 62
Information Technology31
Computer Science31
Education [+] 29
Elementary Education and Teaching15
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14
English Language and Literature [+] 9
English Language and Literature9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 103
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies103
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7
Biology/Biological Sciences7
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2
Mathematics2
Physical Sciences [+] 4
Chemistry4
Psychology [+] 87
Psychology87
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 55
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies55
Human Services [+] 22
Social Work22
Social Sciences [+] 11
Social Sciences0
Economics1
Political Science and Government6
Sociology and Anthropology4
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
Art/Art Studies5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 95
Communication Sciences and Disorders11
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management22
Community Health and Preventive Medicine44
Medical Informatics1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse17
Business [+] 135
Business Administration and Management79
Operations Management and Supervision8
Accounting48
History [+] 3
History3
Total665
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 3
Mass Communication/Media Studies3
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 58
Computer Science58
Education [+] 64
Curriculum and Instruction0
Educational Leadership and Administration64
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0
Reading Teacher Education0
English Language and Literature [+] 5
English Language and Literature5
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1
Environmental Biology1
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 6
Mathematics6
Physical Sciences [+] 4
Analytical Chemistry4
Psychology [+] 55
Psychology9
Counseling Psychology29
School Psychology17
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 10
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10
Human Services [+] 72
Public Administration38
Social Work34
Social Sciences [+] 10
Political Science and Government10
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4
Cinematography and Film/Video Production3
Fine/Studio Arts1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 113
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist18
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management5
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling14
Occupational Therapy/Therapist31
Medical Informatics10
Nursing Administration0
Nursing Science35
Business [+] 52
Business Administration and Management33
Accounting9
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration3
Management Information Systems3
Management Science4
Total457
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 7
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services7
Business [+] 7
Organizational Leadership7
Total14
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 65
Physical Therapy/Therapist65
Total65
Doctorate (Other) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2
Occupational Therapy/Therapist0
Nursing Practice2
Total2
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0
Education [+] 1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1
Social Science Teacher Education0
Biology Teacher Education0
Chemistry Teacher Education0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0
Biology/Biological Sciences0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management0
Total1
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0
Education [+] 0
Educational/Instructional Technology0
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services0
Mathematics Teacher Education0
Reading Teacher Education0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor0
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1
Total2

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