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. GCU 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 academic schools and departments, and the Interdisciplinary Minors page.

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

Program Major Minor Certificate Concentration Teacher Cert
Accounting1,4 X X
Addictions Counseling 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 Imaging Sciences tracks, MCI & Rutgers)7 X
Biology (Medical Laboratory Science track)8 X
Business Administration1,3,4 X X X
Chemistry1,3 X X X
Clinical Laboratory Sciences1,6 X
Coaching (see Exercise Sci major) X X X
Communication1 X X
Computer Information Systems1 X X
Computer Science1 X
Criminal Justice1 X X
Cyber Crime (see Crim Justice major) X X
Cybersecurity Administration10 X
Data Science (see Math major) X
Design Thinking & Innovation X
Digital Humanities (see English major) X
Digital Marketing10 X
Economics X
Education: Early Childhood (P–3) X
Education: Elementary (K–6) 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
Esports X
Ethics X
Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports1,3 X X X X
Film X
Forensic Psychology (see Psych major) X
Finance1,4 X X
Gender and Women's Studies X
General Studies9 X
Gerontology X
Global Justice & Society (see Crim Justice major) X X
Graphic Design1 X X
Health & Physical Education (see Exercise Sci major) X X
Health Communication10 X
Health Information Management1,6 X
Health Profession Studies1 X
Health Sciences1 (see Health Sci major) X X
Healthcare Administration10 X
History1,3 X X X
Integrative Health X X
Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching X
Interdisciplinary Studies1,3 X X
International Business X
Journalism & Public Relations (see Communic major) X
Law Enforcement & Corrections (see Crim Justice major) X X
Leadership X
Management X
Marketing1,4 X X
Mathematics1,3 X X X
Media & Visual Studies (see Communic major) X
Multiethnic Studies X
Nursing1 X
Nursing (Accelerated 2nd Bachelor's Degree) X
Nursing (RN to B.S.N.)1 X
Nutrition10 X
Nutrition Sciences10 (see Health Sci major) X
Pastoral Ministry X
Politics, Law & History X
Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology1,2,3,6 X
Psychology1,2,3 X X X
Public Relations X
Religious Studies X
Social Justice X
Social Work1,5 X X
Sociology X
Spanish X
Sport & Exercise Psychology (see Psych major) X
Sport Management1,4 X X
Sport Media X
Writing (see English major) X X
1

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

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

Includes sonography (medical imaging science) study at either Medical Career Institute (MCI) of NJ as part of a GCU biology degree, or at Rutgers University School of Health Professions for a Rutgers medical imaging sciences degree. Students who go to Rutgers earn a degree from Rutgers, not a degree from GCU. Students completing either the GCU+MCI or GCU+Rutgers program will be qualified to be sonographers.

8

Includes study in the Medical Laboratory Science program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center or Monmouth Medical Center. 

9

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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10

This minor or concentration is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Some courses are taught by GCU faculty members. Other courses are taught by faculty members employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium is reviewed and approved by Georgian Court University. Students register through Georgian Court University and receive academic credit from Georgian Court University.

School of Business, Education, Liberal Arts, & Sciences Programs 

These are listed by discipline, not department.

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),  and Teacher of Art (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement.  

Biology, Clinical Lab Sciences, and Medical Imaging Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Majors: Biology (optional tracks: Medical Laboratory Science), Clinical Laboratory Sciences with a minor in biology (joint degree program with Rutgers University)
    • Minor: Biology
    • 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,  and Teacher of Biology (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement. 
  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Biology (optional tracks:  Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Imaging Sciences [cardiovascular sonography or diagnostic medical sonography] for MCI and Rutgers University)
    • 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, and Teacher of Biology (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement.  

Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sport Management

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sport Management 
    • Minors: Accounting, Business Administration, Cybersecurity Administration, Digital Marketing, Economics, Esports, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, Management, 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

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, and Teacher of Chemistry (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement. 

Communication

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

Computer Information Systems

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

Computer Science

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Computer Science

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

Education

[See Table III-A]

English

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: English
      • Concentrations: Digital Humanities, 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, and Teacher of English (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement.  

Graphic Design 

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Graphic Design
    • Minors: Design Thinking & Innovation, Graphic Design

Health Information Management

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

History & Politics

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: History
    • Minor: History
    • 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, 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), and Elementary Education (K–6) with option for Language Arts/Literacy Middle School Endorsement, each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement.  

Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Mathematics
      • Concentration: Data Science
    • 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, and Teacher of Mathematics (K–12), each with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement. 

Music

  • Courses Offered

Philosophy

  • Courses Offered

Physics & Earth Science

  • Courses Offered

Psychology

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Major: Psychology
      • Concentrations: Forensic Psychology, Sport & Exercise Psychology
    • Minors: Addictions Counseling, Psychology
    • Certification: NJ Teaching Credentials with B.A. in Psychology: Early Childhood Education (P–3), Elementary Education (K–6), and Teacher of Psychology (K-12),  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

  • Minors: Ethics, Religious Studies
  • Certificate: Pastoral Ministry

Sociology & Anthropology

  • Minors: Anthropology, Sociology

World Languages & Culture

  •  Minor: Spanish
    • Certificate: Certificate in International Business

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

Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Majors: Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports
      • 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
      • Concentrations:  Health Sciences, Nutrition Sciences
    • Minor: Nutrition

Integrative Health

  • Minor: Integrative Health
  • Certificates: Integrative Health, Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching

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; Leadership; Multiethnic Studies; Politics, Law & History; Social Justice; 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, 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, 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 and Chemistry majors; Social Studies for History major.
Specific Subject Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, English, Exercise Science, History, Mathematics, Psychology, or Visual Art Teacher of (Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Health and Physical Education, Psychology, Social Studies, or Mathematics) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement.