Welcome to the College of Graduate Studies
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½College of Graduate Studies empowers students with flexible, high-value programs, personalized faculty support, and a diverse, welcoming community—creating a powerful pathway to advance your career, elevate your expertise, and achieve your professional goals with confidence.
Find the program that fits your goals and turns your ambitions into action.
The College of Graduate Studies at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ University encompasses more than 50 graduate and post-baccalaureate programs—spanning master’s, doctoral, specialist, certification, and licensure options—across its four academic colleges in disciplines such as arts and sciences, business, education, and health and human services.
Addictions Studies, Master of Health Science
Business Administration, Master of Business Administration
Business Analytics, Master of Science
Communication, Media and Performance, Master of Arts
Communication Disorders, Master of Health Science
Computer Science, Master of Science
Criminal Justice, Master of Arts
Early Childhood Education, Master of Arts
Educational Administration, Principal Leadership Master of Arts
Health Administration, Master of Health Administration
Health Informatics, Master of Science
Human Resource Management, Master of Science
Independent Film and Digital Imaging, Master of Fine Arts
Information Technology, Master of Science
Mathematics, Master of Science
Multicategorical Special Education, Master of Arts
Occupational Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy
Political and Social Justice Studies, Master of Arts
Public Administration, Master of Public Administration
Social Work, Masters of Social Work
Supply Chain Management, Masters of Business Administration (Online)
Addictions Screening, Assessment, and Referral
Bilingual-English as a Second Language Education, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Biology Education, Certificate
Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate
Chemistry Education, Certificate
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Post Master's Certificate
Computer Programming, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Digital Forensics, Certificate
Early Childhood Education, Post BA Certificate
Early Childhood Education, Post BAC Endorsement
Early Childhood Education, Post BAC SPED Approval
English Education, Certificate
General Management, Graduate Certificate (100% Online)
Marriage and Family Counselor, Post Master's Certificate
Mathematics Education, Certificate
Mindfulness in the Helping Professions, Certificate
Online Teaching and Learning, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Reading Teacher Endorsement Certificate
Restorative Justice, Graduate Certificate
Teacher Leadership, Graduate Certificate
School Counseling, Post Master's Certificate
College of Graduate Studies Student Success
Graduates of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½College of Graduate Studies consistently achieve outstanding career advancement, research accomplishments, and professional leadership roles—demonstrating the real-world impact and proven success of a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½graduate education.
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I was always passionate about the intersection of healthcare and technology, and I wanted my work to have a meaningful impact on patient care and healthcare systems. As I searched for universities that aligned with my vision, I discovered ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ University, a place known for its strong focus on health informatics. GSU’s collaborative environment and ongoing projects in healthcare technology immediately stood out to me.
College of Graduate Studies
Graduate Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are approved annually by the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½Board of Trustees. Information on current cost of attendance may be reviewed on the Tuition Calculator webpage.
Graduate Financial Aid
The most common sources of financial aid for graduate students are federal student loans, graduate assistantships, and scholarships.
International Graduate Students
International students that wish to apply to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ University will find important information here on programs, documents and expenses.
Graduate Professional Network
The Graduate Professional Network (GPN) supports ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½graduate students through social engagement, professional development, and a forum for addressing student needs. Join GPN via Blackboard to access the GPN Information Center.
Click the link below to view the Graduate Student Handbook.
Click the link below to view the College of Graduate Studies Annual Report 2026.
Graduate Council
Excellence in Graduate Studies is cultivated in part by the Graduate Council. The Graduate Council is a consultative body comprised of passionate, dedicated faculty and staff from throughout the university, who develop, research and recommend policy with the core values of academic excellence, educational opportunity and diversity at the forefront.
Contact Us
- Dr. Mary Carrington
- Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
- 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
- 708.534.4532
- mcarrington@govst.edu