Majors, Minors, Concentrations, Certificates & Other Programs

A major is a coherent program of focused study in a discipline, and requires at least 30 credits. Students who enter Georgian Court with a declared major will be assigned to a faculty advisor of that major for academic advisement. Students who enter Georgian Court without a declared major field will be advised by a designated faculty advisor. Students must declare a major by their fourth semester. With departmental approval, students who can so arrange their schedules may elect a second major. Please see the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog for information on how multiple majors are recognized at graduation on transcripts. Students seeking teacher certification must select a liberal arts major in addition to completing the Georgian Court University Department of Education’s requirements for teacher certification.

All major programs are part of at least one of our combined bachelor's to master's degree programs, which allow qualified upper-level undergraduate students to take credits that are part of a graduate degree program.  Students in these programs can count these graduate course credits toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees and thus complete the graduate degree program more quickly and less expensively.  See the Bachelor's to Master's Programs catalog page or the individual graduate program pages in the undergraduate or graduate catalog for more information.  

The specific requirements for each major are listed under the respective disciplines. Several disciplines identify fields of concentration for study within the major field. While the greatest amount of time during the junior and senior years is devoted to studies in the major field, students may continue to enrich their liberal arts background with additional work in general education. In addition to course work, senior students must fulfill certain major requirements before graduation.

Minor programs, which usually require 18 to 24 credits, provide the opportunity for degree-seeking students to develop a second or third area of interest. Students cannot minor in a program that is also their major. Georgian Court assumes no responsibility for guaranteeing that all students interested in developing additional areas of interest will be able to do so in four years. Students who elect a minor field of study must keep in close communication with the appropriate faculty advisor. Georgian Court University is not obligated to offer the courses necessary for the completion of minors. Certificate programs, which usually require 15 to 24 credits, provide the opportunity for degree or non-degree students to develop an area of interest by taking a related group of courses. Students enrolled in a certificate program must keep in close communication with the appropriate faculty advisor. In some cases, the same curriculum is available as either a minor or certificate. In those cases, degree students will earn the minor and non-degree students will earn the certificate. Georgian Court University is not obligated to offer the courses necessary for the completion of Georgian Court University certificates.

Some programs provide students with the educational program required for a certification from an entity external to Georgian Court University. Teacher certification programs are a good example: the program offered by Georgian Court University has been approved by the State of New Jersey to meet the educational requirements for the teacher certification credential that is issued by the State of New Jersey Department of Education.

Some program provide students with the educational program required for a license from an entity external to Georgian Court University. Nursing programs are a good example: the program offered by Georgian Court University has been approved by the State of New Jersey to meet the educational requirements for the registered nurse license credential that is issued by the State of New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Concentrations are groupings of courses with similar and related subject matter that enable students to focus study on a particular area within their major. Concentrations appear on students’ transcripts. Concentrations can only be taken by students who are majoring in the same field. If a program is available as a concentration, a minor, and a certificate, the concentration is taken by students majoring in the discipline, the minor is taken by students majoring in different disciplines, and the certificate is taken by non-degree students.

Tracks are groupings of courses within a major that provide a path through a major that prepares students for a career goal, such as graduate school, teacher certification, or immediate employment. Tracks do not appear on students’ transcripts. Tracks are listed in the individual department/major sections of the catalog and are not in the list of program options below.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, at least half of the credits required for a major, minor, certificate or certification program must be earned at GCU. Some programs require that more than half of the credits be earned at GCU.

To change majors or make other changes to an academic program, students must complete a Change of Academic Program Form, available online from the Registrar web page menu. Students wishing to add a program must request entry to the new program from the department chairperson.

For details about these programs, please visit the catalog pages for the School of Arts, Sciences, & Education, School of Business and Digital Media, Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at Georgian Court, and Interdisciplinary Minors.

Alphabetical List of Majors, Minors, Certificates, Concentrations, and Teacher Certification Programs

Program Major Minor Certificate Concentration Teacher Cert
Accounting1,4 X X
Africana Studies X
American Studies X
Anthropology X
Art: Studio Art X X
Art: Visual Art1,3 X X
Biochemistry1 X
Biology1,3 X X X
Biology (Medical Laboratory Science track)1,3 X
Business Administration1,3,4 X X X
Chemistry1,3 X X X
Clinical Laboratory Sciences1,6 X
Coaching X X X
Communication1 X X
Computer Information Systems1 X X
Criminal Justice1 X X
Cyber Crime X X
Dance1 X X
Dance Science1 X
Dance Therapy X
Economics X
Education: Early Childhood (P–3) X
Education: Elementary (K–6) X
Education: English as a Second Language (ESL) X
Education: Middle School Endorsements (Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) X
Education: Specific Subject (K–12) X
Education: Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement X
English1 X X X
Ethics X
Exercise Sciences, Wellness & Sports1,3 X X X
Finance1,4 X X
General Studies7 X
Gerontology X
Global Justice & Society X X
Graphic Design1 X X
Health & Physical Education X X
Health Care Administration X
Health Profession Studies1 X
Health Sciences1 X
Health Information Management1,6 X
History1,3 X X X
Integrative Health X X
Interdisciplinary Studies1,3 X X
International Area Studies X
International Business X
International Relations X
Journalism & Public Relations X
Latina/o & Caribbean Studies X
Law Enforcement & Corrections X X
Leadership X
Management X
Marketing1,4 X X
Mathematics1,3 X X X
Media & Visual Studies X
Medical Imaging Sciences1,6 X
Multiethnic Studies X
Natural Sciences1,3 X X
Nursing1 X
Nursing (Accelerated 2nd Bachelor's Degree) X
Nursing (RN to B.S.N.)1 X
Pastoral Ministry X
Politics, Law & History X
Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology1,2,3,6 X
Psychology1,2,3 X X X
Religious Studies1 X X
Social Justice X
Social Media Marketing X
Social Work1,5 X X
Sociology X
Sport Management1,4 X X
Sport Media X
Sustainability X
The USA & the World X
Women's Studies X
Writing X X
1

Combined bachelor's to master's program for: M.A. in Integrative Health, M.Ed. School Counseling, M.S. in Communication & Digital Marketing

2

Combined bachelor's to master's program for: M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis

3

Combined bachelor's to master's program for: Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

4

Combined bachelor's to master's program for: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

5

Combined bachelor's to master's program for: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

6

Joint degree program with Rutgers University.  Students complete GCU general education and prerequisite courses for the major at GCU or a combination of GCU and another institution (in the case of transfer students), then apply to Rutgers University for 1-2 years of specialized coursework in the discipline.  The total course of study (GCU phase plus Rutgers phase) requires 4-5 years.  At the end of the Rutgers coursework, the student receives one diploma/degree jointly awarded by GCU and Rutgers. 

7

This is an Associate of Arts degree program that is available only to students who are withdrawing from GCU and meet other requirements, which are listed in the Withdrawal from the University section of the catalog.  See 

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School of Arts, Sciences, & Education Programs

Art

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Visual Art
    • Minor: Studio Art
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in Visual Art: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Teacher of Art (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 

Biology

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Majors: Biology
      • Clinical Laboratory Sciences with a minor in biology (joint degree program with Rutgers University)
      • Medical Imaging Sciences with a minor in biology (joint degree program with Rutgers University)
    • Minor: Biology
    • Clinical Laboratory Sciences Concentration:
      • Medical Laboratory Science
    • Medical Imaging Sciences Specialties:
      • Cardiovascular Sonography
      • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
    • Other Program:
      • Medical Laboratory Science at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.S. in Biology: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Science Middle School Endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Teacher of Biology (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 
  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Biology
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in Biology: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Science Middle School Endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Teacher of Biology (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 

Career Development

  • Courses Offered

Chemistry & Biochemistry

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry
    • Minor: Chemistry
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.S. in Chemistry: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Science Middle School Endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Teacher of Chemistry (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 
  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Chemistry
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in Chemistry: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Science Middle School Endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Teacher of Chemistry (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 

Computer Information Systems

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Computer Information Systems
    • Minor: Computer Information Systems

Criminal Justice

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Criminal Justice
      • Concentrations: Cyber Crime, Global Justice & Society, Law Enforcement & Corrections
    • Minors: Criminal Justice, Cyber Crime, Global Justice & Society, Law Enforcement & Corrections

Dance

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Dance
    • Minors: Dance, Dance Therapy
  • Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Dance Science

EDucation

[See Table III-A]

English

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: English
      • Concentration: Writing
    • Minors: English, Writing
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in English: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Language Arts/Literacy Middle School Endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Teacher of English (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 

History & Politics

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: History
      • Concentration: International Relations
    • Minors: History, The USA & the World
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in History: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Social Studies Middle School Endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Teacher of Social Studies (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 

Interdisciplinary Courses & Earth Sciences

  • Courses Offered

Interdisciplinary Studies

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Language Arts/Literacy Middle School Endorsement, and English as a Second Language (ESL), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 

Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Mathematics
    • Minor: Mathematics
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in Mathematics: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Mathematics Middle School Endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Teacher of Mathematics (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 

Music

  • Courses Offered

Natural Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Natural Sciences
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.S. in Natural Sciences: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Science Middle School Endorsement, and English as a Second Language (ESL), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 

Philosophy

  • Courses Offered

Physics & Earth Science

  • Courses Offered

Psychology

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Psychology
    • Minor: Psychology
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in Psychology: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6), and English as a Second Language (ESL), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement 
    • Other Program: B.A./M.A.: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology plus Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis program
  • Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology (joint degree program with Rutgers University)

Religious Studies

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Religious Studies
    • Minors: Ethics, Religious Studies
    • Certificates: Pastoral Ministry

Sociology & Anthropology

  • Minors: Anthropology, Sociology

World Languages & Culture

  • Minors: Latina/o & Caribbean Studies, Spanish
    • Certificate: Certificate in International Business

School of Business and Digital Media Programs

Business Administration, Accounting, and Economics

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sport Management 
      • Concentration: Health Care Administration
    • Minors: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sport Management
    • Certificate: Certificate in International Business
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.S. in Business Administration: Teacher of Business (K–12) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
    • Other Programs: B.S./M.B.A.: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or Sport Management, plus Master of Business Administration degree program

Communication

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Communication
      • Concentrations: Journalism & Public Relations, Media & Visual Studies
    • Minors: Communication, Sports Media

Graphic Design 

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Graphic Design
    • Minor: Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
    • Major: Graphic Design 

Health Information Management

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Health Information Management (joint degree program with Rutgers University)

Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at Georgian Court Programs

Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Majors: Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports; Dance Science (see Department of Dance section of catalog)
      • Concentrations: Coaching, Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education
    • Minors: Coaching; Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports
    • Certificate: Coaching
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.S. in Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports: Teacher of Health & Physical Education (K–12) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement

Health Profession Studies

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Health Profession Studies

Health Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Health Sciences

Integrative Health

  • Minor: Integrative Health
  • Certificate: Integrative Health

Nursing

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (generic, GCU's accelerated second bachelor's degree, or RN to B.S.N.)
    • Major: Nursing

Physical Education

  • Courses Offered

Social Work

  • Bachelor of Social Work
    • Major: Social Work
    • Minors: Gerontology, Social Work
    • Other Program: B.S.W./M.S.W.: Bachelor of Social Work plus Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing) program

Interdisciplinary Minors

  • Interdisciplinary Minors: Africana Studies; American Studies; International Area Studies; Latina/o & Caribbean Studies; Leadership; Multiethnic Studies; Politics, Law & History; Social Justice; Social Media Marketing; Sustainability; Women’s Studies

English for Nonnative Speakers Program (ESL)

  • Courses offered

Skills Development Program

  • Courses offered

Table III-A: Education Programs

Certification Programs Options for Majors NJ Certification
Early Childhood Education (P–3) Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Psychology, or Visual Art Early Childhood Education (P–3) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
Elementary Education (K–6) Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Psychology, or Visual Art Elementary Education (K–6) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement. Middle School Endorsement options also available: Language Arts/Literacy for English and Interdisciplinary Studies majors; Mathematics for Mathematics major; Science for Biology, Chemistry, and Natural Sciences majors; Social Studies for History major.
Specific Subject Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, English, Exercise Science, History, Mathematics, or Visual Art Teacher of (Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Studies, or Mathematics) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
English as a Second Language Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Psychology, or Visual Art English as a Second Language with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement