Welcome to the College of Health and Human Services

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University offers accessible, accredited programs that prepare students for in-demand careers in health care and human services through practical, career-focused education.

Find the program that fits your goals and turns your ambitions into action.

CHHS is driven by a mission of providing accessible and quality health and human services professions education,
fostering a commitment to lifelong learning, scholarship, professional ethics, diversity, and social justice, and
infusing its programs into community partnerships for the health, well-being, and economic development of the region.

Have questions about our CHHS programs? Reach out to our recruiter, Julie Anderson-Roy, for more information about your program of interest!

Julie Anderson-Roy
Coordinator, Program Recruitment
G Building 136
708-534-4086 ext. 4086

Contact Julie

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Certificate Programs

Online Programs

College of Health and Human Services Departments

Addiction Studies and Behavioral Health

A nationally recognized academic unit committed to preparing students for momentous careers in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community wellness.

Communication Disorders

Equipping students with the knowledge and clinical experience needed for impactful careers in healthcare, helping individuals improve speech, language, hearing, and communication abilities.

Health Administration and Informatics

Teaching health informatics professionals to oversee the management, processing, dispersal, storage, and security of patient data and information, and health administrators to manage regulatory procedures, financial concerns, legal issues, human resources, technology, policy-making, and public relations in medical settings.

Nursing

Preparing nursing professionals to practice evidence-based nursing in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Occupational Therapy

Preparing students to be well-versed in the sciences and skills that enable clients to restore function and adapt to the new realities and limitations that follow life-altering events.

Physical Therapy

Readying graduates to enter the profession with a thorough understanding of the human body, the nature of injury, and the therapies that lead to recovery and improved function.

Social Work

Training the next generation of competent practitioners grounded in a social justice ethos to challenge and transform existing social structures to build, sustain, and support healthy communities for children, adults, and families.

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Accreditation

We deliver programs held to rigorous standards backed by accreditation.

The College of Health and Human Services at Governors State University upholds the highest standards of quality through rigorous accreditation for its academic programs. This accreditation ensures each program meets established professional criteria, giving students confidence that their education is aligned with industry expectations and committed to excellence.

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