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  Governors State University
1 University Pky
University Park, IL 604660975
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(708) 534-5000 Ext.
(708) 534-4480 Ext.
(708) 534-4490 Ext.

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 5,382 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$ ----

About this School
Governors State University (GSU) is a public university located in University Park, Illinois. The 750 acre (3.0 km²) campus is located 30 miles south of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1969, GSU is an upper-division university, offering undergraduate courses at the junior and senior levels as well as graduate level coursework leading to a master's degree. GSU's four colleges include Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Education, and Health Professions. GSU is home to the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (named for an area developer), which began with one piece in 1969 and has since become one of the nation's most significant outdoor collections.
 
History
Founded on July 17, 1969, Governors State University was founded with deliberate efforts to veer from the traditionally established ways of providing higher education. GSU was one of the original "Universities without Walls" as well as a university that did not offer grades, but competencies instead. In place of departments, it had "interdisciplinary studies," and all professors shared the same rank, "University Professor." GSU and the was one of the two initial upper-division and graduate universities in Illinois. The other was the University of Illinois, Springfield. GSU is the only remaining public university in Illinois with this structure. GSU has recently developed into a more traditional University, with Divisions and Departments, professors with rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor), and classrooms with walls and smart technology.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
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Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

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Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Social Work
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in ...

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of t...

Bachelor degree
Operations Management and Supervision
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Operations Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administra...

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and oth...

Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data reque...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular pr...

Bachelor degree
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration + Management
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, buil...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education ...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the...

Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; comput...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, o...

Bachelor degree
Communication Disorders
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Communication Disorders, General: A program that focuses on the general study of the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the genesis, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems ca...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, ac...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety o...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax acc...

Master's degree
Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling: A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes inst...

Master's degree
Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist: A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation wi...

Master's degree
Social Work
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in ...

Master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Public Administration
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, an...

Master's degree
Psychology
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of t...

Master's degree
Political Science and Government
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest grou...

Master's degree
Physical Therapy + Therapist
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Physical Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instructi...

Master's degree
Occupational Therapy + Therapist
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Occupational Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain op...

Master's degree
Nursing Science (MS
PhD)
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Nursing Science (MS, PhD): A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and cli...

Master's degree
Management Information Systems
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data reque...

Master's degree
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration + Management
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, buil...

Master's degree
English Language and Literature
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, ...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with multiple disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such s...

Master's degree
Ecology
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Ecology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the relationships and interactions of small-scale biological systems, such as organisms, to each other, to complex and whole systems, and to the physical and other non-biological aspects of their environments. Includ...

Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Master's degree
Curriculum and Instruction
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Curriculum and Instruction: A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, in...

Master's degree
Counseling Psychology
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Counseling Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. I...

Master's degree
Computer Science
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; comput...

Master's degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, o...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, ac...

Master's degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Master's degree
Analytical Chemistry
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Analytical Chemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of techniques for analyzing and describing matter, including its precise composition and the interrelationships of constituent elements and compounds. Includes instruction in spectroscopy, chromatography, a...

Master's degree
Accounting
Governors State University

General Description for:
Governors State University Master's degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax acc...

 
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