Earn a MHS in Addictions Studies - Addictions Counseling Concentration

Governors State University is pleased to offer an exceptional new program from our Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health Department.  The 60-hour program is a Master of Health Science in Addictions Studies - Addictions Counseling Concentration and is open to students who are currently in the MHS in Addictions Studies program.  In addition, eligible students must have already achieved candidacy status, must not have a grade of “C” or less in any of their core classes, and maintained a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher in all of their completed core courses. 

This new program is designed to view addictions not only from strictly a substance abuse perspective.  We now understand that addiction is very often tied into other disorders, such as depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  Our students will be exposed to all of the latest evidence-based research and a range of established clinical theories such Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others.  All of our graduates are fully prepared to provide the best possible clinical outcomes for their clients.   

Job growth for careers as substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors are expected to increase by 27 percent between the years of 2010 to 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  All candidates will need to obtain three letters of recommendation as part of the application process. The letters may be included in your packet or mailed directly to the Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health in a signed and sealed envelope.  See our website to learn more about the complete program requirements. 

If your passion is to make someone’s life better, the degrees and certificates we offer in the College of Health & Human Services are your perfect fit.   Learn more about the rich history, cultural amenities and beautiful campus that contributes to making us one of the top universities in Illinois.   

Prepare for a Career in Health Administration

Do you wish to enter into a Health Administration career ready to manage hospitals, medical groups and home care agencies, fully prepared to take advantage of advancement opportunities?  At Governors State University,  we offer professionals the opportunity to do just that in a manner that is convenient to working adults.  Our Master of Health Administration degree gives our graduates the confidence and skills they require to meet the challenges that organizations need and employers demand.

 Designed to accommodate the schedules of working adults, our program can be completed  on a part-time basis.  It may be possible to complete the master’s as a full-time student, but we will not guarantee that you can do so every semester.  In the typical progression, a student will take two courses per semester, and four courses per year.

Our comprehensive program is 54 credit hours and has the accreditation of the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. We are proud of the fact that our Master of Health Administration program is one of only three CAHME-accredited programs offered by an Illinois public university.  GSU's program is one of only four CAHME-accredited programs in the entire state. 

To apply to the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at GSU, you will need to use the Healthcare Administration, Management & Policy Centralized Application System, otherwise known as HAMPCAS.   You begin the application process by clicking on the Create New Account button (on the HAMPCAS website).  Please see our website to learn more about our program as well as the complete requirements.   

We invite you to explore GSU’s many degree, certificate and individual course offerings listed on our website.  Each college has stellar programs and world-class professors, all focused on delivering academic excellence in a small-class setting. If your passion is to make someone’s life better, the degrees and certificates we offer in the College of Health & Human Services are your perfect fit.      

Masters in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

With the recent healthcare reform, it is estimated that 31 million new people will require primary care. GSU’s Master of Science in Nursing programs are preparing leaders who will address these challenges on the local, regional, national and global healthcare fronts.

Prospective students will discover our exceptional nursing program focuses on providing quality, holistic care, creating healing environments and building caring communities. In addition, all nursing students are taught by professional faculty members who include Advanced Practice Nurses, seasoned educators and doctoral-prepared researchers

GSU’s program offers students a choice of concentrations: Nursing Administration, Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Adult Healthcare. We also offer our Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate that prepares Advanced Practice Nurses who have a MSN degree to qualify for licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Our Family Nurse Practitioner concentration offer nurses the opportunity to hone their skills in the coordination of healthier lives for patients of all ages. Your training at GSU will prepare you to provide primary care to individuals across the lifespan and in a variety of primary care settings. Furthermore, we offer the MSN concentration in a flexible manner that includes full and part-time options and convenient scheduling to accommodate working nurses.

The program requires a total of 42 hours in course work, with an additional -three credits if you choose the thesis option. All our graduate Nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

In the Family Nurse Practitioner concentration, students have the opportunity to experience challenging courses such: Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing, Clinical Issues in Adult Health, Research in Adult Health, Aging Family in Health and Illness, Family Nurse Practitioner Internship and Project, and the Graduate Thesis/Project. As you see, our curriculum is designed to expertly prepare our nurses to meet their career goals. Please check our website for the complete course requirements and details.

We encourage you to explore our many degree, certificate and individual course offerings listed on our website. If your passion is to make someone’s life better, the degrees and certificates we offer in the College of Health & Human Services are your perfect fit.