Transformative Learning, Support and Preparation
Welcome to Graduate Studies at GovState, where students pursue knowledge at an advanced level and graduate as professionals prepared to become effective leaders and meet demands of an ever-changing global society. The College of Graduate Studies was established in 2023 to continue and advance GovState’s tradition of transformative education at the graduate level. In addition to attaining advanced knowledge in your chosen discipline, your graduate study may include mastering of competencies needed for a specific profession, independent research, or other scholarly, creative, or discipline-specific work. The College of Graduate Studies will work to support, advise, and mentor you as you progress toward your degree. We also will help to prepare you for the next stage in your life, whether it be entering or advancing in the workforce, starting a new professional path, or continuing your education.
Our Graduate Programs
We offer more than 50 graduate and post-baccalaureate programs and certificates. Whether you’re seeking a master’s degree, doctoral degree, specialist degree, certification, or licensure, our programs will meet your needs. Our small class sizes, state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, online and hybrid course availability, and passionate and engaging faculty contribute to an excellent graduate experience.
Graduate programs are housed in GovState’s four academic colleges:
- • The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers 13 master’s degrees and 9 graduate certificates in humanities, fine arts, public administration, and science and technology disciplines. CAS graduate programs prepare students both for professions and further education, and play a leadership role in identification, investigation, and working toward solutions for current societal issues.
- • The College of Business (COB) offers 4 master’s degrees and 2 graduate certificates in disciplines including accounting, business analytics, and business administration. All programs are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- • The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) offers 5 master’s degrees in education and psychology and counseling disciplines, a School Psychology Educational Specialist degree, doctoral degrees in Interdisciplinary Leadership and Counselor Education and Supervision, and 11 graduate certificates. Graduate programs in School Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Administration (Principal Leadership at master’s level and Superintendent in the Ed.D. for Interdisciplinary Leadership) are fully approved by the Illinois State Board of Education to offer related Illinois licenses.
- • The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) offers 7 master’s degrees, 3 doctoral degrees (Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Physical Therapy), and 3 graduate certificates. All programs provide extensive field experiences and exposure to, or participation in, research and service activities through a large network of hospitals, medical centers, ambulatory-care facilities, long-term care facilities, private practices, schools, and social services agencies in the northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana region.
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Financial Aid, Funding Opportunities
The College of Graduate Studies and the Financial Aid Office will help you to find and apply for funding that works for you. The most common types of funding for graduate students are federal student loans, scholarships, and graduate assistantships. Graduate assistantships can be found on Jobs for Jaguars
Contact Graduate Admissions and Retention
For any questions regarding the admissions process or specific program information, please email Jason Vignone, Director of Graduate Admissions and Retention.