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GSU celebrated 50 years of education and excellence in 2019 with a day of community and family fun on campus, followed by a concert in Park Forest. The big birthday was celebrated by students, alumni, current and retired staff as well as members of the local community.
The GSU was founded on July 17, 1969 through a bold initiative to create a new model for education without barriers to students. The 1960’s was a time of discovery and adventure. Apollo 11 had just landed and seen the first men to walk on the surface of the moon, signifying that possibilities were endless. GSU is an embodiment of this spirit of innovation, discovery and creativity, which is continued today in the programs and education offered by the institution, making a positive impact on the lives of students.
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Governors State University boasts excellent academic standards.
GSU understands that its students deserve no less than the highest academic standards. When applicable, GSU’s programs have received recognized professional accreditation. Programs with accreditation include the AACSB-accredited College of Business, CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy, and CACREP-accredited Counseling, among many others.
There are comprehensive programs of study in each of the university’s colleges, which are delivered by qualified professors who are leading experts in their field. GSU has specifically created small class sizes to ensure that students have quality contact time with teaching staff to ultimately create an excellent academic environment.
The following are the colleges at the Governors State University:
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) provides a wide range of degrees including undergraduate and graduate programs which give students a strong foundation in their relevant subject, designed to offer a hands-on experience with the latest technology. CAS programs encourage the students’ creative expression and prepares them to succeed in very diverse environments.
The course offerings provided at this college are in line with both the theory and practice. The courses are taught by faculty who blend research into ideas as well as real world experience, enabling students to join other GSU alumni who have gone on to become leaders of their own organizations.
The college offers accredited programs in psychology, counseling, and education, delivered by excellent professors in small class sizes. The courses are ISBE approved, CACREP and NCATE/CAEP accredited.
The College of Health and Human Services offers opportunities and programs for students who go on to become professionals who are in demand.
The minimum IELTS score required for international students is 6.0 (academic version), although for some of the academic programs a higher score may be needed.
International students are required to have the following TOEFL scores for their programs:
The university’s English as a Second Language Program helps students with writing, reading, and speaking English through an intense 15-week study program. The faculty can help students with language as well as supporting them to gain a good understanding of both the cultural and social environment in the United States.
There are 20 hours of classroom teaching each week, including two lab hours every week. Outside of the classroom, students can also learn more about American culture, and everything the city of Chicago can offer. To support students with this there are a number of cultural enrichment activities and peer mentoring. GSU also provides students with short-term summer programs.
There is also the option to study the ESL program part time. Part-time students will be able to schedule 3-15 hours a week of study time.
The university’s new Science and Health Professions Wing provides students with access to leading-edge technology. This facility is built over an 80,000 square foot area. The USD 25 million renovation consists completely of innovative labs and classrooms. This ensures that by the time students graduate from GSU they will have worked on the same technology-leading equipment they will find in research, industry, and healthcare.
The other facilities on offer at the university include:
The resources which the students can find at the library are extensive. This includes membership in the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois. This gives students access to I-Share and the catalogs of 90 libraries all across the state.
The Computer Connection Central Lab, also known as the Cube, offers access to computer facilities for GSU students. Apart from the open lab area, the Cube provides nine classrooms for workshops and credited courses.
Students at Governors State University can explore the areas around the university through a variety of means, including hiking and biking. Students will discover diverse communities which are full of entertainment, culture, sports, and shopping experiences, among others.
Students can get to the heart of Chicago very easily from the university. Chicago is a global hub with careers and internships awaiting the students, where they will find top-class healthcare, the world’s leading consulting and technology companies, award-winning symphonies and communications companies.
Chicago is a city built around several neighborhoods, where students are sure to find a community consisting of people who know and speak their language, eat their food, and understand their culture. GSU will always be on hand to help the students find likeminded people to share the university experience with.
The city is a place to have fun with several festivals throughout the calendar, especially in the summer and the fall.
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