Georgian Court University
Lakewood - Hazlet - Cumberland
Degree Up at Georgian Court University! Georgian Court University delivers a powerful sense of place—a sense of belonging to something that has the power to expand your possibilities.
GCU, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, is coeducational and forward-thinking. GCU encourages intellectual inquiry, moral analysis, and social dialogue. Regardless of individual beliefs or background, GCU embraces the Mercy core values of integrity, respect, compassion, service, and justice. This makes Georgian Court a special community that comes together for the betterment of all.
The university offers a curriculum that is broad enough to be truly liberal, yet specialized enough to prepare you for a career or further study.
At Georgian Court, you will discover your gifts and learn how to use them as an engaged citizen of the world. Dedicated faculty and staff are committed to teaching and mentoring you as you explore countless opportunities in your classroom, community, and career.
Overview
School Type
Website: georgian.edu
Contact: Georgian Court University
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:No
- On-Campus day care:No
- Remedial services:Yes
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:1,417
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:323
- Pell Grant students:650
- Online and distance education undergrad students:34
- Part-time students21%
- Students over 25 years old18%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
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Bachelor's degrees offered
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:100%
- Loan repayment rate for independent students:50%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Benefits
Student Experience
- On campus day classes
- On campus night classes
- On campus weekend classes
- Blended classes
- Accelerated classes
- Traditional semester timing
Affordability
- Transfer credits accepted
- CLEP exam
- DANTE exam
- Prior learning credit
- Military service credit
- Professional certificate credit
- Portfolio submissions
Campus Resources
- Writing center
- Tutoring
- Career services
- Financial aid
- Advisors
- Mentors
- Labs
- Library
- Dining services
- Recreational services
Featured Programs & Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in English
If you have a passion for creativity and critical thinking, written expression, or literary interpretation, you just might be an English major.
Explore literature and writing, and learn more about the field through service learning and internship experiences. You may even travel the world with faculty members to explore the work of literary giants like Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein. Plus, as an English major, you’ll develop practical skills that translate seamlessly into the business world and sharpen your ability to write and speak well. You will leave Georgian Court University with a versatile degree that offers you a flexible foundation to begin work or graduate study.
Affordability & Admissions
Courses are $500 per credit, and no fees are charged (Hazlet location only). With GCU@Hazlet, you can take advantage of financial aid and tuition savings. GCU generally accepts up to 90 credits in transfer, of which 75 of those credits may be taken at Brookdale Community College or other regionally accredited, two-year community colleges.
Classroom Type
Courses are offered in the daytime and/or evening at GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. Some courses are also taught online or as hybrid courses that combine in-person lectures and online assignments.
Career Outlook
With a B.A. in English from Georgian Court University, you can pursue careers in teaching, law, administration, publishing, journalism, marketing, public relations, and so much more. Increasingly, tech companies are looking to the liberal arts majors, including those with English degrees, for their ability to synthesize detailed information, interpret complex texts, and clearly communicate.
Locations
GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. By taking courses at GCU’s Hazlet location, you can start with Brookdale Community College and finish with Georgian Court University—without ever having to change locations.
Learn more
Get more information about the english major and career outlook here.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Explore economics, ethics, statistics, financial planning, marketing, management, communications, and law in a practical, hands-on way. Go beyond the theories that influence business and industry, and learn directly from faculty members whose experiences in various fields make classroom learning come alive.
With Georgian Court University, full-time and part-time students get the benefit of faculty mentoring, networking opportunities with successful alumni, and career counseling.
Plus, the GCU School of Business and Digital Media internship requirement guarantees that you’ll get useful work experience before you graduate!
Affordability & Admissions
Courses are $500 per credit, and no fees are charged (Hazlet location only). With GCU@Hazlet, you can take advantage of financial aid and tuition savings. GCU generally accepts up to 90 credits in transfer, of which 75 of those credits may be taken at Brookdale Community College or other regionally accredited, two-year community colleges.
Classroom Type
Courses are offered in the daytime and/or evening at GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. Some courses are also taught online or as hybrid courses that combine in-person lectures and online assignments.
Career Outlook
On average, New Jersey residents 25 and older who have a bachelor’s degree earn about $60,575 a year.
Locations
GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. By taking courses at GCU’s Hazlet location, you can start with Brookdale Community College and finish with Georgian Court University—without ever having to change locations.
Learn more
Get more information about the business administration major and career outlook here.
Education Concentration Program Overview
Graduates are fully equipped for employment in elementary schools and more. Beyond teaching, some education graduates use their talents in business and industry, where they work as corporate trainers. Others pursue adult or continuing education, and those who want to become principals or superintendents may pursue GCU’s advanced degrees in educational administration and leadership.
Affordability & Admissions
Courses are $500 per credit, and no fees are charged (Hazlet location only). With GCU@Hazlet, you can take advantage of financial aid and tuition savings. GCU generally accepts up to 90 credits in transfer, of which 75 of those credits may be taken at Brookdale Community College or other regionally accredited, two-year community colleges. You must complete an A.A. or have at least 60 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Degree Options Include
English – Education
Psychology – Education
Interdisciplinary Studies – Education
Bachelor of Arts in English – Education
You will graduate with a B.A. in English and eligibility for the elementary education (K-6) teacher certification with advanced standing and endorsement as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Special Education).
Classroom Type
Courses are offered in the daytime and/or evening at GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. Some courses are also taught online or as hybrid courses that combine in-person lectures and online assignments.
Career Outlook
With this degree, you will be prepared to teach students in kindergarten through sixth grade in general, inclusive, and special education settings.
Locations
GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. By taking courses at GCU’s Hazlet location, you can start with Brookdale Community College and finish with Georgian Court University—without ever having to change locations.
Learn More
Get more information about the english – education concentration major and career outlook here.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Education
GCU’s psychology and inclusive elementary education program combines coursework for New Jersey certification in psychology/ elementary education (K–6) with a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Special Education) endorsement.
You will learn from faculty members who are professionals in the field and deliver real-world experiences through rewarding internships and research. You will graduate with a B.A. in Psychology and eligibility for the elementary education teacher certification with advanced standing and endorsement as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
Classroom Type
Courses are offered in the daytime and/or evening at GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. Some courses are also taught online or as hybrid courses that combine in-person lectures and online assignments.
Career Outlook
With this degree, you will be prepared to teach students in kindergarten through sixth grade in general, inclusive, or special education settings.
Locations
GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. By taking courses at GCU’s Hazlet location, you can start with Brookdale Community College and finish with Georgian Court University—without ever having to change locations.
Learn More
Get more information about the psychology – education concentration major and career outlook here.
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Education
GCU@Hazlet’s interdisciplinary studies and inclusive elementary education program combines coursework for New Jersey certification in English/elementary education (K–6) with the Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Special Education) endorsement.
You will graduate with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (with a concentration in English) and eligibility for the elementary education teacher certification with advanced standing and endorsement as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. With this degree, you will be prepared to teach students in kindergarten through sixth grade in general, inclusive, and special education settings.
Classroom Type
Courses are offered in the daytime and/or evening at GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. Some courses are also taught online or as hybrid courses that combine in-person lectures and online assignments.
Career Outlook
Beyond teaching, some education graduates use their talents in business and industry, where they work as corporate trainers or go into sales and marketing, scientific research, or technical recruitment.
Locations
GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. By taking courses at GCU’s Hazlet location, you can start with Brookdale Community College and finish with Georgian Court University—without ever having to change locations.
Learn More
Get more information about the interdisciplinary studies major and career outlook here.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The B.A. in Psychology program at Georgian Court University introduces techniques for investigating and understanding human behavior.
You will learn from faculty members who are professionals in the field and deliver real-world experiences through rewarding internships and research.
There are two tracks (graduate and general) that include, mental health and human services, human development, business and industry, applied behavior analysis, and addictions counseling. This lets you tailor the program to meet your interests and professional aspirations.
Affordability & Admissions
Courses are $500 per credit, and no fees are charged (Hazlet location only). With GCU@Hazlet, you can take advantage of financial aid and tuition savings. GCU generally accepts up to 90 credits in transfer, of which 75 of those credits may be taken at Brookdale Community College or other regionally accredited, two-year community colleges.
Classroom Type
Courses are offered in the daytime and/or evening at GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. Some courses are also taught online or as hybrid courses that combine in-person lectures and online assignments.
Career Outlook
Graduates are fully equipped for employment in mental health, business, government, education, health care, and social services.
Locations
GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. By taking courses at GCU’s Hazlet location, you can start with Brookdale Community College and finish with Georgian Court University—without ever having to change locations.
Learn More
Get more information about the psychology major and career outlook here.
Bachelor of Social Work
GCU’s dual admission agreement with Cumberland County College affords you the opportunity to begin your undergraduate studies at Cumberland and finish with a B.S.W. degree from Georgian Court University.
GCU’s rigorous curriculum focuses on ethics, values, critical thinking, human behavior, and social and economic justice—all to prepare you to become a change agent in today’s world, especially for those who are at a disadvantage. Upon graduation, students can obtain certification upon application to the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Affordability & Admissions
Courses are $500 per credit, and no fees are charged. With GCU@Cumberland, you can take advantage of financial aid and tuition savings. GCU generally accepts up to 90 credits in transfer, of which 75 of those credits may be taken at Brookdale Community College or other regionally accredited, two-year community colleges. You must complete an A.S. in Social Service or A.S. in Social Service/Gerontology with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Classroom Type
Courses are offered in the evening to accommodate your busy life. Some courses are also taught online or as hybrid courses that combine in-person lectures and online assignments.
Career Outlook
You will graduate with fieldwork experience and be able to become a habilitation specialist, an activity director, or a workshop director. Graduates are fully equipped for employment in social services, county and home health agencies, group homes, and nursing homes. On average, New Jersey residents with a B.S.W. earn over $55,500 a year. That salary increases significantly for those with an M.S.W. and for licensed clinical social workers.
Locations
By taking courses in Cumberland, you can start with Cumberland County College and finish with Georgian Court University—without ever having to change locations.
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Get more information about the social work major and career outlook here.
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration either in English or business incorporates the best of everything. You will begin to explore a range of challenging, upper-level English or business courses and gain exposure to new ideas—ideas that will broaden your perspective and give you flexible career options. If you’re curious and willing to push boundaries, GCU’s interdisciplinary studies program may be right for you.
Affordability & Admissions
Courses are $500 per credit, and no fees are charged (Hazlet location only). With GCU@Hazlet, you can take advantage of financial aid and tuition savings. GCU generally accepts up to 90 credits in transfer, of which 75 of those credits may be taken at Brookdale Community College or other regionally accredited, two-year community colleges. You must complete an A.S. in Social Service or A.S. in Social Service/Gerontology with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Classroom Type
Courses are offered in the daytime and/or evening at GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet to accommodate your busy life. Some courses are also taught online or as hybrid courses that combine in-person lectures and online assignments.
Career Outlook
Graduates pursue various careers in areas such as hospitality management, recreation administration, sales and marketing, scientific research, and technical recruitment.
Locations
GCU@Lakewood and GCU@Hazlet. By taking courses in Cumberland, you can start with Cumberland County College and finish with Georgian Court University—without ever having to change locations.
Learn More
Get more information about the social work major and career outlook here.
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Contact Admissions
Patrick Givens
(732) 987-2700
Main Campus
900 Lakewood Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-2200
Additional Campus Locations
Hazlet, NJ
1 Crown Plaza
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 739-6010
Cumberland County, NJ
3322 College Drive
Vineland, NJ 08360
(732) 987-2200
