2026-2027 University Catalog
College of Arts and Sciences
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Jason Zingsheim, Dean
Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences Overview
Transformative Education for a Global Future
At the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Governors State University, we provide a high-impact, inclusive education centered on the liberal arts and sciences. Our mission is to empower a diverse student body through excellence in teaching, innovative scholarship, and deep community engagement.
Why Choose CAS at GovState?
We bridge the gap between foundational knowledge and professional success. Our programs are designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to:
- Master Essential Competencies: Develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills applicable in professional, public, and private spheres.
- Advance Multi-Modal Literacy: Gain fluency across reading, writing, speaking, and-crucially-numeric and visual literacies required for the modern workforce.
- Leverage Emerging Technology: Promote the “facile use of technology” for lifelong learning and professional agility.
- Drive Social & Economic Growth: Lead as informed consumers, responsible citizens, and contributors to the advancement of human societies globally.
A Hub for Innovation and Culture
CAS isn’t just a collection of classrooms; it is a regional leader in the State of Illinois for the arts, humanities, technology, and sciences.
- Engaged Intellectual Life: Our campus is enriched year-round by art exhibits, performing arts, public lectures, and symposia.
- Real-World Exploration: We tackle the “concerns of our time,” from language and culture to environmental sustainability and information technologies.
- Leadership in Action: Through individual student-faculty collaborations, we actively investigate and solve local and national challenges.
Undergraduate Degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Our undergraduate programs provide a vibrant environment where students transition from learners to leaders through direct engagement in the liberal arts and sciences. By integrating traditional inquiry with modern technological tools, we empower you to investigate and identify solutions to the pressing challenges of today’s local and global communities. Through high-impact practices, problem-based learning, and collaborative research, you will build a versatile professional foundation that adapts to the evolving needs of the 21st-century workforce. You will be prepared with the tools to address and solve the concerns of our time, including:
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global and Intercultural Communication
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology and Security
- Political Polarization
“IAI” course designations refer to the statewide Illinois Articulation Initiative previously discussed and found at website www.itransfer.org.
Teacher Licensure
The college offers programs approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for teacher licensure in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Social Science. Also the B.S. in Chemistry has American Chemical Society certification for those students who complete the approved degree program.
Degree Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
The university degree requirements for undergraduate programs are listed in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements of this catalog.
Requirements for specific degree programs are listed below under Programs Offered.
Graduate Degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Graduate studies in the College of Arts and Sciences are designed for professionals and advanced scholars seeking to deepen their expertise and drive societal advancement. Our master’s programs emphasize specialized research and leadership, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the economic and social development of the region and the world. By discovering the interconnections between complex structures and processes, our graduates emerge as innovative thinkers ready to implement ultimate solutions for a diverse and interconnected global society. The College of Arts and Sciences, our students, and graduates continue to play a leadership role in the process of addressing the concerns of our time, their identification, their investigation, and their ultimate solutions. Our graduates lead in industries ranging from public administration to chemistry, and criminal justice to computer science, throughout the State of Illinois.
Degree Requirements for Graduate Programs
The university degree requirements for graduate programs are listed in the Master’s Degree Requirements of this catalog.
Requirements for specific degree programs are listed below under Programs Offered.
Programs Offered
ProgramsBachelor’s Degree Programs
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