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Utilize your existing transfer credits and self-design your degree in the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program, offered 100% online. The IDSS degree prepares you to enter a wide range of fields, including business, health, technology, and the natural and social sciences or to pursue graduate-level studies.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in English program does not merely develop skills in written communication, organization, and analysis, but also leverages the study of literature to seek insight and understanding into the diversity of the human experience and to meet controversy and challenge in appropriate, practical, and intellectually satisfying ways.
English
The Bachelor of Health Science in Community Health program prepares students to plan and implement health and wellness programs. With a strong focus on cultural understanding, students are equipped to positively influence the health of diverse populations with a particular focus of eliminating health disparities.
Community Health
After transferring to Governors State from Moraine Valley Community College, Eman earned a prestigious scholarship, and graduated in Spring 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Hear from GSU transfer student Eman.
Low-residency options for transfer students.
Complete your bachelor's in as few as two semesters with only 30 credits - two full-time semesters - required from Governors State University.
Learn about ways to earn credit for various experiences, including foreign language, military experience, career certifications, and more.
Transfer students may qualify for AIM HIGH scholarships ranging from $4,000 - $6,000 per year. No separate application required!
Demonstrate your life experience to earn course credit.
AIM HIGH Scholarships
Finish your bachelor's in as few as two semesters by transferring up to 90 credit hours of courses and prior experience.
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Apply your work experience and/or college credits to earn your degree sooner.
Learn about some of GSU's most popular academic programs.
Psychology
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program equips students with skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and research, and offers a focus on cultural awareness, ethics, and personal development. A bachelor’s degree in psychology lays the groundwork for the advanced degree needed to become a psychologist.
Criminal Justice
With a degree in criminal justice, students will be qualified for employment in the fields of law enforcement and investigative services, community and institutional corrections, criminal court systems, advocacy, or in the private/non-profit field addressing crime prevention, research, or community engagement.
Business Administration
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is designed to give you the real-world skills and applicable knowledge you need in daily business operations. This flexible program, offered 100% online with the option to take on-campus courses, equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to take a leadership role or start a business of their own.
AIM HIGH SCHOLARSHIP
Governors State University’s new AIM HIGH scholarships may qualify new first-year students and transfer students to receive guaranteed scholarships. AIM HIGH is awarded to first-year and transfer students starting in the Fall and Spring only.
Apply today to learn how many credits you can transfer to Governors State.
No additional application necessary!
Save time and money with Prior Learning Assessment.
Prior Learning Assessment helps you convert lived experience to academic credit.
Credit by Evaluation: automatically apply PLA by uploading your official documents, including CLEP, DSST, ACE, and many more.
Credit by Portfolio: submit a portfolio for assessment by a GSU faculty member for credit in areas such as business, technology, and more.
Design your bachelor's degree in the Interdisciplinary Studies program.
The Interdisciplinary Studies program is flexible, available 100% online, and accepts a range of lived and academic credit.
Customize your degree plan.
Choose as many as 71 elective credits.
Apply PLA* to earn credit for your gained experience, skills, and certifications.
GSU - Illinois AIM HIGH Scholarship | Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hrs. | Illinois AIM HIGH GSU Scholarship Rate | Tuition with Scholarship per Year | |
GPA: 3.5 – 4.0 | $24,000 | $13,066 | 45% | $7,066 |
GPA: 2.75 – 3.49 | $16,000 | $13,066 | 30% | $9,066 |