GSU’s College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs that gives our students a strong foundation built with hands-on experience and the latest technology.  Our programs are designed to cultivate creative expression and prepare students to succeed in diverse environments.

Along with our many exceptional undergraduate and certificate programs, we offer ten graduate programs that include a Master of Arts in: Art, Communication and Training, Criminal Justice, English, and Political and Justice Studies.  We also offer a Master of Science in: Analytical Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Biology and Mathematics.  The other graduate program is a Master of Fine Arts in Independent Film and Digital Imaging. 

Here is a quick look at several of the CAS graduate programs.  In our M.S. in Analytical Chemistry degree students develop analytical techniques, study relationships and interactions and identify the presence and concentration of chemical pollutants.  GSU’s other graduate science program is a M.S. in Environmental Biology that is primarily focused on the application of quantitative methods and the design of field and laboratory studies.  

GSU’s Master of Arts in Art stresses intellectual curiosity, self-discipline and technical proficiency. Students are presented with a choice of coursework that includes painting, printmaking, photography, digital imaging, sculpture or ceramics, and art history.   In our Communication and Training master’s program, students personalize their course of study by choosing from one of three sequences: Communication Studies, Media Communication or Human Performance and Training.

Another program, our Master of Arts in Criminal Justice degree promotes social and ethical responsibility in our community through real-world applications of problem-solving and leadership.  The M.A. in English program develops a thorough knowledge and understanding of civilization and culture as manifested in literature. Students explore, analyze and debate texts in their critical, social and political contexts, and determine the implications of differing cultural, historical and philosophical perspectives. 

Please see the CAS website for all of our programs requirements and course descriptions. 

We encourage you to explore our many degree, certificate and individual course offerings listed on our website.  Each college has stellar programs and world-class professors; all of which are focused on delivering academic excellence in a small-class setting.  Learn more about the rich history, cultural amenities and beautiful campus that contributes to making us one of the top colleges in Illinois.