History
Founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university offers more than 25 majors through two colleges – the Women's College and the University College. Georgian Court University's academic departments are divided into (listed here alphabetically) the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Education. Georgian Court University (GCU) is non-discriminatory and welcomes people of all faiths, ethnicities, etc.
Georgian Court University is widely known for its majors in the School of Education, which include bachelor and masters degrees as well as many certifications in education including concentrations in early childhood development, elementary school, secondary school and special education. The School of Business offers both undergraduate and MBA programs. The other schools host the many other majors, both undergraduate and graduate (masters). The School of Arts and Sciences prides itself especially on its small class sizes and intense laboratory experiences. GCU sees itself as a vibrant learning community adapting to the needs of today's students in all of its majors. Three of the newest major offerings on campus are the Bachelor of Arts in Dance, the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Wellness, and Sports, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The women's college at the main Lakewood campus offers programs during the day and on-campus residency. It offers a liberal arts education tailored to women's learning styles. The University College (located at the Lakewood and other sites) encompasses the coeducational, nonresidential undergraduate, graduate, and certificate offerings of GCU. Evening, weekend, and online classes cater to women and men with busy schedules. Programs are offered in the evening at the GCU main campus in Lakewood, and during the day and evening at GCU at Woodbridge, and GCU at the New Jersey Coastal Communiversity in Wall. Total enrollment exceeds 2,500 students (undergraduate: approximately 1,770 and graduate: about 780). The GCU Lions compete in NCAA Division II and CACC athletics, including basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. On May 15, 2012, the university announced that it would become fully coeducational for fall 2013, at which time undergraduate men will be able to live on campus, and participate fully in campus activities, including NCAA Division II athletics (men's soccer, basketball, cross country, and track and field). As of Fall 2012, males will be allowed to take day classes on campus. Currently, 99% of students receive financial aid with the average financial aid package per student at approximately $27,000.
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