Georgian Court UniversityYour success is our traditionYour success is our tradition

University CollegeCoeducational Graduate Programs

Lakewood, New Jersey

Why Georgian Court?We know how busy your lives are with work and

family. But we also know you have goals for your

future that include career success. The University

College of Georgian Court has the graduate

degree programs to get you where you want to

go. Many classes offer an online component that

saves in-class time. And with accelerated degrees

and certifi cates in business and education, your

time is well spent. Our successful alumni, working

at the top levels in their fi elds, attest to that.

Read on and discover what a graduate degree

from Georgian Court University can do for you.

All graduate programs and certifi cates are offered at

Georgian Court’s University’s historic Lakewood campus.

The GCU at Woodbridge site, conveniently located in

the heart of Central Jersey, offers the following programs:

• Master of Business Administration (accelerated and traditional formats)

• Master of Arts in Administration and Leadership• Postbaccalaureate Accelerated Teaching Certifi cation• Early Childhood Education (P–3) Certifi cates• Online Graduate Certifi cate in Holistic Health Studies

GCU also offers three graduate options at the New Jersey

Coastal Communiversity in Wall:

• Master of Arts in Administration and Leadership• Master of Arts in Education, Elementary Education

K–5 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities • Master of Arts in Education, Elementary Education

K–5 with Specifi c Subject 5–8 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

AccreditationsGeorgian Court University is accredited by the Commission

on Higher Education of the Middle States Association

of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the New Jersey

Commission on Higher Education. The School of Education

is accredited by the National Association of State Directors

of Teacher Education and Certifi cation (NASDTEC) and the

Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Teaching

certifi cation programs are accredited by the State of New

Jersey Department of Education and NASDTEC. The School

of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate

Business Schools and Programs.

hour from New York City, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, and just minutes from the Jersey Shore

Three Locations Offer Flexibility

Mathematics School PsychologyTheologyEducationBiology

Holistic Health StudiesAdministration & LeadershipHolistic Health Studies

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master of Science in Biology

Exponential growth in scientifi c knowledge over

the last few decades continue to drive exciting discoveries

in the lab and innovative advances in the marketplace.

From the mapping of the human genome to the creation of

biological cocktails to cleanup after environmental disasters,

science—and biology in particular—has limitless potential

when it comes to improving the human experience.

Faculty experts and graduate students in GCU’s Master

of Science in Biology program understand and capitalize

on that potential through their work in biotechnology,

academic/medical research, secondary school biology

teaching, or ecological/environmental research.

You may choose from among three options in

the M.S. in Biology program:

• Review Paper Research Option (30 credits)• Thesis Research Option (30 credits)• Course-Intensive Option (36 credits)

Georgian Court is a member of the New Jersey Marine

Sciences Consortium (NJMSC). Each summer, NJMSC offers

courses in the marine sciences, mostly at Sandy Hook, New

Jersey.

I chose GCU…I chose

“On the NOAA research vessel Henry Bigelow, I’m using the knowledge and skills I learned about in classes at GCU every day. I work with researchers and government offi cials who are directly responsible for creating environmental policy and regulations on fi sheries and doing cutting-edge science on topics ranging from ocean acidifi cation to marine mammal protection. These are the same policies and regulations I studied while attending GCU.”

James Burkitt ‘07M.S. in Biology

Survey Technician, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Business Administration

I choose GCU…“There are some things you can’t learn from a textbook; it takes an experienced individual who is passionate about what

they are teaching. My Georgian Court professors have real-world experience in accounting, marketing, and sales. The relevant anecdotes and advice they relay to us are invaluable.”

Ashley Hobbs ‘08, ‘11M.B.A. Student

Master of

With the current uncertain

economy, the need for skilled M.B.A.’s

increases. Georgian Court University’s

Master of Business Administration

equips you to face whatever corporate

suite challenges come your way. GCU’s

M.B.A. program prepares you for careers

in management and for advancement

in your career. It emphasizes the global

nature of today’s business environment

and focuses on ethical decision making in

a complex technological society.

GCU offers several ways to earn your M.B.A. Choose the one that’s right for you:

• Master of Business Administration: Finish in 22 months with back-to-back classes on Tuesday evenings.

• Accelerated Master of Business Administration: Earn your degree in just one year with classes every Saturday.

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Accounting and Master of Business Administration: Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in one cohesive fi ve-year program.

EducationMaster of Arts in

Georgian Court’s education programs are designed to equip aspiring

educators with everything they need to be caring, competent, and qualifi ed in

the area of their specialization. Our programs integrate four key components:

acquiring content knowledge, focusing on the student, creating effective learning

environments, and becoming a professional educator.

For those who already hold a teaching certifi cate, GCU offers postbaccalaureate

and graduate programs in a number of areas. Most programs lead to eligibility

for certifi cation in New Jersey and may be taken as part of a master’s degree or to

qualify for a certifi cate. Some programs are offered on accelerated schedules.

Inclusive Early Childhood P–3 Education and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Elementary Education K–5 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Elementary Education K–5 with Specifi c Subject 5–8 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Specifi c Subject K–12 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Advanced Professional Programs for Teachers

Autism Spectrum Disorders (GCU Certifi cate and Master’s)

Bilingual/Bicultural Education (Certifi cation)

Early Childhood Education P–3 (Certifi cation and Master’s)

English as a Second Language (Postbaccalaureate or Master’s)

Inclusive Early Childhood Education P–3 (Certifi cation and Master’s)

Inclusive Education (Certifi cation and Master’s)

Special Education (Certifi cation and Master’s)

Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Certifi cation and Master’s)

Programs Leading to New Jersey Educational Services Certifi cation

School Counselor (Master’s)

Director of School Counseling Services (Certifi cation)

Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (Master’s or Post-Master’s Certifi cate)

Reading Specialist (Master’s or Post-Master’s Certifi cate)

I chose GCU…I chose GKaren McMorrow Jarosz ‘87, ‘93M.A. in Education

Teacher, Frank Defi no Central School, Marlboro, NJ

“Georgian Court was exactly what I needed. A few years ago, I had a student-teacher from GCU in my classroom. I was so impressed with how prepared she was and how seriously she took her work. It wasn’t like having a student-teacher; it was more like having a team teacher. A lot of that has to do with the coursework and expectations at Georgian Court.”

Programs leading to initial New Jersey instructional certifi cation (postbaccalaureate and master’s degree options; traditional and accelerated schedules)

Robert Williams ’89

M.A. in Administration & Leadership

Principal, Manalapan-Englishtown Regional

School District, NJ, and Educational

Consultant

Administration & LeadershipMaster of Arts in

Our most important resource is our children. Making sure they

are nurtured and challenged and given a safe environment conducive

to learning is a high calling. Georgian Court University’s M.A. in

Administration and Leadership meets your desire to become a school

supervisor or principal with the latest in theory and practice.

This 42-credit program will result in an M.A. in Administration and Leadership with eligibility for one of these four certifi cates:

• School Administrator Certifi cate• Principal Certifi cate • School Business Administrator Certifi cate• School Supervisor Certifi cate

This master’s program culminates in a two-semester, 6-credit internship

in administration and leadership during which candidates work closely

with an in-school cooperating professional and a GCU advisor.

Georgian Court offers three ways to earn your M.A. in

Administration and Leadership:

• the traditional format with courses offered in the evenings (4:00 PM and 7:00 PM);

• the accelerated format, completed in two years with weekend and online course work and a four-week Summer Institute; and

• the online format with all courses, except the yearlong internship, offered online.

I chose GCU…

“GCU helped me hone my skills in working with

teachers and staff to support innovative practices

and student achievement, as well as increase

effectiveness. In education, we’re always looking

at ways to collaborate and to raise the bar—

something I’ve always done anyway—but my

Georgian Court experience enhanced that. GCU

took the skills and qualities I had as an educator

and expanded them.”

Georgian Court’s M.A. in Mathematics

program provides advanced theoretical instruction in

mathematics for teachers and mathematics graduates

working in industry who wish to enhance their

knowledge. It is also recommended for these and

other graduates who wish to pursue doctoral study in

mathematics or in one of the many fi elds, such as the life

sciences and social sciences, that depend on mathematics.

As a teacher, you will have an opportunity to deepen and

extend your understanding of mathematics on both a

theoretical and a practical level. Georgian Court’s M.A. in

Mathematics program provides an ideal environment for

your advanced study with its caring and knowledgeable

faculty and small classes. Enhance your ability to explain

diffi cult concepts to your students, stimulate their interest

in mathematics, and develop their abilities for creative

and analytical thinking and problem solving.

If you are working in a technical or scientifi c career,

continued study of mathematics will help you develop

skills and techniques that are directly applicable to your

day-to-day work.

MathematicsMaster of Arts in

Courses include:• Abstract Algebra

• Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory

• Probability and Statistics

• Complex Analysis

• Differential Equations

• Set Theory

• Point-Set Topology

I chose GCU…chose GCFelicya Senick Morreale ‘93, ‘04M.A. in Mathematics

Mathematics and Science Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor, Bayville Central Regional School District, NJ

“I knew that with working full time and raising children, I needed a program that fi t my schedule and was close to home. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind that the small class sizes and high-caliber instructors at Georgian Court would allow me to successfully reach my goal of achieving a master’s degree in mathematics.”

Holistic Health StudiesMaster of Arts in

I chose GCU…

“My decision to attend the GCU holistic health master’s program was one of the most signifi cant decisions for growing and learning that I have ever made. My exposure to mature, professional, balanced teachers and study was one that I could have only imagined would be possible. In my private practice, I now teach others about many natural methods for healing.”

Donna Cetroni ‘05, RN, AHN-BCM.A. in Holistic Health Studies

Advanced Holistic Nurse and Owner, The Healing Way

East meets West in GCU’s M.A.

in Holistic Health Studies program.

Based on the interconnectedness of

all nature and optimizing the quality

of life through mind-body-spirit

integration, this 36-credit program

guides professionals to explore the

integration of Western conventional

and Eastern approaches to health.

An 18-credit Georgian Court University

Graduate Certifi cate in Holistic Health

Studies is also available. Starting in

2010, this certifi cate option can be

earned completely online in just

11 months.

“The secret of health for both mind and body is…to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”

- Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563–483 B.C.

Courses include:• Anatomy and Physiology:

A Holistic Approach

• Holistic Stress Management

• Energy Medicine

• Eastern Approach to Nutrition

• Ayurvedic Approach to Mind-Body Healing

• Native American Medicine

• Homeopathy

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master of Arts in

About one in four American adults suffers from a

diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. And mental illness

accounts for over 15 percent of the disease burden on health and

productivity in the United States—more than the burden caused

by all cancers. Yet most mental disorders are highly treatable,

fueling the need for highly trained psychology professionals.

Georgian Court University’s M.A. in Clinical Mental Health

Counseling is intended for those who desire to provide counseling

for people in challenging emotional situations.

The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60-credit

program that equips you with the tools to apply psychological

and behavioral sciences to real-life situations, working through

emotional, behavioral, and mental challenges to help others make

healthy changes. You’ll be prepared to enter doctoral programs or

to work in community mental health agencies, college counseling

centers, government agencies, and similar settings. Graduates

of this program are eligible to apply for a license as a New Jersey

Licensed Professional Counselor after successfully completing an

examination and 4,000 hours of supervised experience.

I chose GCU…chose GCHeidi Salonia ‘01, CTS, LMHC, BCETSM.A. in Counseling Psychology

Heidi is a certifi ed trauma specialist, board-certifi ed expert in traumatic stress, board-certifi ed professional counselor, and a licensed mental health counselor in South Florida. She holds the status of diplomate for both the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management. Her area of concentration is in the psychotherapy of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

TheologyMaster of Arts in

As a Catholic institution, Georgian

Court University is familiar with

the spiritual dimension of life.

Our Master of Arts in Theology

curriculum fosters intensive study in

scripture and theology. Our courses

are designed to meet the career

needs of our students and the

pastoral needs of faith communities.

School PsychologyMaster of Arts in

The Master of Arts in Theology offers three tracks:

• The General Master of Arts (30 credits) • The Research Master of Arts (36 credits) • The Pastoral Theology Master of Arts (30 credits)

We also have an 18-credit theology certifi cate and professional development programs for pastoral

leaders that lead to a Religious Education Certifi cate, Pastoral Administration Certifi cate, Pastoral

Ministry Certifi cate, Catholic School Leadership Certifi cate, or Parish Business Management Certifi cate.

GCU, in cooperation with the Diocese of Trenton, provides the academic component of the Institute for

Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM). This program requires 24 credits on either the undergraduate or graduate

level. Upon successful completion of the three-year program comprised of theological education,

spiritual formation, and pastoral skills, candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion from the

Diocese of Trenton and will be commissioned for service in the diocese by the Bishop of Trenton.

In addition to Lakewood, the Master of Arts in Theology program also offers classes in Blackwood and

Absecon in cooperation with the Diocese of Camden.

Nanci Bachman ‘06M.A. in Theology

Director of Adult Faith Formation, St. David the King, Princeton Junction, NJ

“As an adult returning to school, GCU was a welcoming and wonderful place to be. The Mercy core values and the emphasis on education and supporting women and children were a natural fi t for what I wanted to do in ministry. I’m using what I learned from GCU on the job every day.”

As the need grows for highly trained counselors who can address the psychological,

emotional, academic, and behavioral needs of school-age children and adolescents,

employment for school counselors is expected to increase 14 percent by the year 2018.

GCU’s M.A. in School Psychology program prepares you to work in public and private

schools, in child and adolescent mental health facilities, or to continue on to doctoral

studies in school psychology. To qualify for certifi cation as a school psychologist in New

Jersey, students must complete the 75-credit program: an M.A. in School Psychology

degree for 33 credits, followed by the specialist-level Certifi cate of Advanced Graduate

Study for an additional 42 credits. The M.A. prepares you for doctoral work while the

certifi cate enables you to apply for state and national certifi cation.

The M.A. in School Psychology/Certifi cate of Advanced Graduate Study program

has national approval/recognition (conditional) by the National Association of School

Psychologists (NASP). This allows program graduates to earn the NASP’s Nationally

Certifi ed School Psychologist credential, a designation that employers often look for as

they screen applicants for jobs.

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