Graduate Programs from the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is one of the four colleges at GSU and provides a selection of graduate offerings from the arts, humanities and sciences.  As a student, you will be taught by a passionate, engaged faculty that brings a wealth of world-class research, exhibition and service to your GSU experience.  In addition we are proud of our diverse student body that is comprised of individuals of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities, which is also reflected in our faculty and staff.  

At the CAS we offer ten exceptional graduate degree programs that are spread out among four divisions.  In our Division of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, we have a M.S. in Analytical Chemistry and a M.S. in Environmental Biology.  In the Division of Communication Visual and Performing Arts, our graduate programs include a M.A. in Art, a M.A. in Communication and Training, and an Independent Film and Digital Imaging, Master of Fine Arts.   

Our Division of Computing Mathematics and Technology has two master programs, a M.S. in Computer Science and M.S. in Mathematics.  The CAS’s Division of Humanities and Social Services offer students a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Master of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in Political and Justice Studies. 

If you are considering GSU for your graduate studies, you will be pleased to learn that we have new, state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms along with our broad and distinctive range of programs.  Academic excellence is at the forefront of everything we do at GSU as we prepare students to become effective leaders and productive citizens of our global society.  Please see the College of Arts and Sciences website for further information on all of our outstanding graduate programs. 

In every college we have outstanding programs and world-class professors; all focused on delivering academic excellence in a small-class setting.  Academic excellence and innovation are natural partners. At GSU you’ll find an abundance of both.  We look forward to helping you achieve your educational and career goals.

 

GSU’s Division of Humanities and Social Science

The Division of Humanities and Social Science at GSU is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences and encompasses a range of programs designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in their careers as well as in their communities.  Our goal is to empower students to participate in their own governance and to be a part of a more civil public discourse, promote social justice and engage in the world. 

The excellent undergraduate programs include Bachelor of Art degrees in Anthropology and Sociology, Criminal Justice, English, English with a Teacher Education Concentration, History, Political Science, and Social Sciences.  Also included in the HSS is our B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree. 

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program offers a unique opportunity for both traditional and non-traditional students.  It is designed for adults who lead busy lives but would like to advance their career options by completing their undergraduate degree.  The program can be done either part- or full-time and is set up for academic variety, course schedule flexibility and program adaptability.  It offers a choice of 21 minors. 

There is also a component to the program that may allow you to take prior life experiences and turn them into undergraduate college credit.  With all of the program’s flexibility, we call the Interdisciplinary Studies a "build your own" degree as it enables you to tailor your coursework to efficiently and effectively meet specific vocational and career goals. 

Graduates from a HSS program are not only prepared for their first job, but also with the ability to harness their creativity and adapt to future economic, cultural and social changes.  Please see the Division of Humanities and Social Science’s website for details and requirements for all of our exciting programs.

Academic excellence and innovation are natural partners. At Governors State University you’ll find an abundance of both.  We have a highly diverse student body and our courses are taught by gifted professors. Our rich history, cultural amenities and a beautiful campus all contribute to making us one of best colleges in Chicago.

CAS Offers Opportunities for Graduate Students

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Governors State awards Graduate Tuition Waivers and Graduate Assistantships every year on a limited basis.  All current GSU graduate level students are eligible to apply.  If you are an undergraduate student, please contact the GSU’s Office of Admissions for information on undergraduate tuition assistance. 

There are several requirements and conditions that must be met by a graduate student to qualify for one of our Tuition Waivers or Assistantships and the CAS website provides all of the details.  Areas that are particularly sought after for awarding Tuition Waivers are creative leadership and service qualities as related to the disciplines within the College and University.  Also consideration is given for non-academic achievements and involvement in extracurricular activities.  These can be associated with one’s major or may be in other areas.

Recipients are selected based on evaluation of all submitted materials and are reviewed by the Division Chair and a committee of faculty in the appropriate discipline.  An interview or public competitions may also be used to determine winners of the award.  The Dean has final approval of all awards. 

Furthermore, we require each applicant to include evidence of achievements and talents with their application.  If you are seeking eligibility based on leadership experience, such experience must be documented by letters of appointment or commendation, awards, portfolios, or other examples.  For those whose talents are creative, documentation may include recordings, manuscripts, films, prints, slides, awards, etc.  

The application forms may be picked-up from the following locations: CAS Dean’s Office; Communication Visual and Performing Arts Division Office; Humanities and Social Sciences Division Office and the Science Division Office.  Please refer to the CAS’s website for complete requirements and details on Graduate Tuition Waivers and Graduate Assistantship awards. 

In every college we have outstanding programs and world-class professors; all focused on delivering academic excellence in a small-class setting.  Academic excellence and innovation are natural partners. At Governors State University you’ll find an abundance of both.  We look forward to helping you achieve your educational and career goals.

  

GSU’s Excellent Information Technology Degree

At GSU the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers students an extensive selection of exceptional programs that are taught by gifted professors, in small class-size settings.  Our undergraduates receive a high-quality education at the most affordable tuition rate of any four-year college in Illinois, and we do it without sacrificing any of the quality. 

One of our outstanding programs at the CAS is the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree.  It offers challenging hands-on course work that includes topics that range from information security, digital forensics, virtualization, and cloud computing.  As the IT degree program is closely aligned with industry demands and career certifications you will be able to enhance your degree to meet specific career goals.  Information Technology crosses many disciplines from Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Health Information Systems, and Management Information Systems, providing opportunities to customize your degree.  If your plans include continuing on to graduate school, our program will prepare you to meet the challenges of advanced information technology studies as well as computer science and other related fields. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment prospects are strong as information security analysts jobs are expected to grow 37% (much faster than average) for the period of 2012-22.  The continued growth in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and mobile networks increases the demand for qualified professionals.  Furthermore, earning potential is high as the median annual wage for computer systems analysts was $86,170 in May 2012.

An IT degree from GSU will prepare you to work as a computer network administrator, computer system administrator, information security analyst, computer support specialist and an information security specialist.  Job settings include business, industry and government.  

Please see the CAS website for full details and requirements of this and all of our other excellent programs. 

Source:

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm

Academic excellence and innovation are natural partners. At Governors State University you’ll find an abundance of both.  We have a highly diverse student body and our courses are taught by gifted professors. Our rich history, cultural amenities and a beautiful campus all contribute to making us one of best colleges in Chicago.