School of Business, Education, Liberal Arts, & Sciences
One School. Endless Directions.
Whether you’re drawn to the boardroom, the classroom, the lab, or the stage, the School of Business, Education, Liberal Arts, & Sciences is where your path takes shape. Rooted in GCU’s 117-year tradition of Mercy values, our programs challenge you to think critically, lead with integrity, and make a difference in your community — and the world.
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About the School
A Community Built for Curious, Driven Learners.
Georgian Court’s School of Business, Education, Liberal Arts, & Sciences brings together disciplines that, at first glance, might seem worlds apart — and that’s exactly the point. Business strategy and graphic design. Criminal justice and psychology. Teacher education and molecular biology. When these fields are taught together by faculty who know your name, the connections you make — in the classroom and beyond — are unlike anything you’ll find at a larger university.
Our students don’t just study a subject. They develop as active learners, problem-solvers, and ethical leaders through small-class learning, hands-on research, internships, and service learning woven directly into their coursework.
Departments & Areas of Study
Find Your Program.
From accounting and finance to graphic design and marketing, our business programs prepare you to compete in a fast-changing global economy. You’ll graduate with more than a degree — you’ll have real-world experience, a professional network, and the creative, ethical mindset today’s employers are hiring for.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Accounting, B.S.
- Business Administration, B.S.
- Finance, B.S.
- Graphic Design, B.A.
- Marketing, B.S.
- Sport Management, B.S.
Graduate Programs:
Graduate Certificate: Business Administration, Graduate Certificate
Minors: Accounting • Business Administration • Cybersecurity Administration • Design Thinking & Innovation • Digital Marketing • Economics • Esports • Finance • Graphic Design • Healthcare Administration • Leadership • Management • Marketing • Sport Management • Sports Media
Certificate: International Business, Certificate
Want to change lives? GCU’s education programs are built for future teachers, school leaders, and counselors who want to do more than teach — they want to transform. With certification pathways at every level and graduate programs recognized for innovation in literacy and multisensory instruction, this is where educators are made.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Early Childhood Education (P–3) & Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Elementary Education (K–6) & Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Teacher of a Specific Subject (K–12) & Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Graduate Programs:
- Administration & Leadership, M.A.
- Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
- Teaching, M.A.T. (Early Childhood, Elementary, or Subject-Specific certification)
- Multisensory Literacy w/ ESL Certificate, M.Ed.
- Multisensory Literacy w/ Reading Specialist Certificate, M.Ed.
- Multisensory Literacy w/ TOSD Certificate, M.Ed.
- Reading/Literacy Specialization, M.Ed. or Post-Master’s Program School Counseling, M.Ed. (with Advanced Admission option)
Post-Master’s Endorsement Programs:
- School Administrator (Superintendent)
- School Business Administrator
- School Supervisor
- School Counseling Services, Director of
Certificates & Endorsement Programs:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Graduate Certificate (or M.Ed. option with Supervisor Endorsement)
- Bilingual/Bicultural Education Endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement (with M.Ed. option)
- Early Literacy Specialist Endorsement
- English as a Second Language Endorsement (with M.Ed. option)
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement (with M.Ed. option)
- Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) Program
Department of English, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies
Tell stories that matter. Lead conversations that move people. Our communication and English programs develop writers, storytellers, strategists, and media professionals who are ready for careers in PR, journalism, digital marketing, film, and beyond. Not sure where you fit? The Interdisciplinary Studies degree lets you design the education that fits you.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Communication, B.A. (including dual major with Business Administration)
- English, B.A.
- Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Graduate Programs:
- Integrated Marketing Communication, M.S.
- Advanced (4+1) Admission to Integrated Marketing Communication, M.S.
Minors: Communication • English • Film • Health Communication • Public Relations • Sports Media • Writing
Department of Biology, Biochemistry, & Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Chemistry
Science starts here. With accelerated pathways to graduate programs at Seton Hall University, partnerships with Rutgers University School of Health Professions, and affiliations with Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, our science programs go well beyond the textbook. Whether you’re pre-med, prepharmacy, or pursuing a career in research or health sciences, GCU gives you the foundation — and the connections — to get there.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Biology, B.A. (including Medical Imaging Sciences & Medical Lab Science tracks)
- Biology, B.S.
- Biochemistry, B.S.
- Chemistry, B.S.
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences, B.S. (joint degree with Rutgers University)
- Health Information Management, B.S. (joint degree with Rutgers University)
Accelerated Pathways:
- B.S. Biology + Seton Hall University M.S. in Molecular Bioscience
- B.S. Chemistry + Seton Hall University M.S. in Chemistry
Minors:
- Biology • Chemistry
In a world driven by data and technology, analytical thinkers are in demand everywhere. GCU’s programs in mathematics, computer science, and information systems give you the technical depth and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems — in tech, finance, education, research, or wherever your ambitions take you.
Undergraduate Programs:
Minors:
- Computer Information Systems • Mathematics
What drives human behavior? How do we build safer communities and more just systems? GCU’s behavioral sciences programs approach these questions with both academic rigor and deep social purpose — preparing students for careers in psychology, social work, criminal justice, counseling, and more.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Criminal Justice, B.A.
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology, B.S.
- Psychology, B.A.
- Psychology, B.A. / Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A. (accelerated 4+1 pathway)
- Social Work, B.S.W.
Graduate Programs:
- Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A.
- Applied Behavior Analysis, Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
- Professional Counselor, Graduate Certificate
- Psychology, B.A. / Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A. (accelerated 4+1 pathway)
- School Psychology, M.A. / Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
- School Psychology, Psy.D.
- School Psychology, Psy.D. (Advanced Standing)
Minors: Addictions Counseling • Anthropology • Criminal Justice • Cyber Crime • Global Justice & Society • Law Enforcement & Corrections • Psychology • Social Work • Sociology
Art. History. Philosophy. Faith. These aren’t just academic subjects — they’re the lenses through which we understand what it means to be human. GCU’s humanities programs are grounded in Mercy tradition and designed to cultivate empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and the kind of ethical clarity that every future leader needs.
Undergraduate Programs:
Graduate Certificates:
Minors / Certificates:
Ethics • History • Religious Studies • Spanish • Studio Art
Certificate: Pastoral Ministry, Certificate
Think Beyond One Discipline. GCU also offers interdisciplinary minors in Africana Studies, American Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Multiethnic Studies, Politics, Law & History, and Social Justice — because the most interesting questions rarely fit neatly into one field.
Fast-Track Your Future
Get There Faster. Go Further.
Psychology / Applied Behavior Analysis (4+1)
Earn your B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in ABA in five years.
Business Administration (4+1)
Earn your B.S. and M.B.A. together through our accelerated path.
Biology + Seton Hall M.S. in Molecular Bioscience
Launch your graduate career one semester early.
Chemistry + Seton Hall M.S. in Chemistry
Save a semester of tuition and accelerate your research career.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences / Health Information Management
Joint B.S. degrees with Rutgers University School of Health Professions.
Medical Imaging Partnerships
Pathways through MCI of New Jersey and Rutgers University.
Ways to Learn
Online, on campus, or off — learn your way.
The School of Business, Education, Liberal Arts, & Sciences meets you where you are — whether that’s a traditional full-time student experience on our 114-acre National Historic Landmark campus in Lakewood, or an adult learner juggling work and family while completing your degree online or in the evening.
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The GCU Difference
Smaller Classes. Bigger Impact.
At GCU, your education doesn’t happen to you — it happens with you. In the School of Business, Education, Liberal Arts, & Sciences, students engage with faculty one-on-one, conduct real research, build professional experience through internships, and contribute to their communities through service learning.
Critical thinking and communication that employers notice
Team-building and leadership skills developed inside and outside the classroom
A commitment to social responsibility and global citizenship rooted in Mercy values
Ethical development woven into every program — not just a checkbox
Contact us
Undergraduate Admissions
Mercedes Hall
732-987-2700
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Graduate Admissions
Mercedes Hall
732-987-2770
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