Georgian Court University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Lakewood in Central New Jersey. The university is operated by the Sisters of Mercy. In 2004, the institution received university status from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. Founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university offers more than 30 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 Humanities, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Nursing and the School of Science and Mathematics. 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.