The College of Health and Human Services regularly holds information sessions or open houses designed to introduce perspective students to its degree or certificate program. There is no better way to learn about our programs than attending one of these events. You’ll have an opportunity to meet with the faculty who actually teach the courses, and you’ll be able to ask questions about prerequisites, degree requirements and the profession itself. Upcoming information sessions are listed below.

  • Master of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health
For information on the next session dates, please contact Mary Rothenberg, Office Manager for the Department of Addictions Studies at : mrothenberg@govst.edu  

 
  •   Bachelors of Communication Disorders
  •   Masters of Communication Disorders

For information on the next session dates, please contact Megan Barelli, Administrative Aid for the Department of Communication Disorders at : mbarelli@govst.edu  
    

  •     Master of Health Administration
      
    For further MHA session dates, please reach out to Laura Mueller, Office Manager for the Department of Health Administration and Informatics, here: lmueller2@govst.edu 
    •   Master of Occupational Therapy Degree Program
     We are providing a virtual information session option for the MOT program!   To learn more about our program attend our monthly Information Sessions

     Use this link for virtual sessions:

     
    Zoom Meeting ID: 833 3014 3995 - Passcode: 282377
     
     Date Time LocationRegistration Link 
    November 6, 20245:30 pmVirtualhttps://apply.govst.edu/register/MOT110624
    December 4, 20245:30 pmVirtualhttps://apply.govst.edu/register/MOT120424



      •  Doctor (post-professional) of Occupational Therapy Degree Program

           We are providing a virtual information session option for the post-professional DrOT program!   To learn more about our program attend our monthly Information Sessions

           Register for Information Sessions listed below

          then use this link for virtual sessions: 

           Join Zoom Meeting 

          Meeting ID: 872 3832 2305 

          Passcode: 542646 

           Date Time LocationRegistration Link
          November 17, 20245:30 pmVirtualhttps://apply.govst.edu/register/DrOT111224
          December 10, 20245:30 pmVirtualhttps://apply.govst.edu/register/DrOT121024



          •  Master of Social Work 

          The Governors State University Department of Social Work hosts virtual Information Sessions for our Master of Social Work Degree Program every second week of the month (Fridays or Saturdays) from  October through February -  Students who attend an information session obtain an application fee waiver. Please register by clicking on one of the links below: 

          All MSW Applicants (Advanced Standing and Full Program)
          The second week (Friday or Saturday) of the month.   
          Location : Virtual (see registration link below)

           

           

           Date TimeRegistration Link
          Saturday, October 12, 20249:00 - 10:30AMhttps://apply.govst.edu/register/MSW101224
          Friday, November 8, 20246:00 - 7:30PMhttps://apply.govst.edu/register/MSW110824
          Saturday, November 9, 20249:00 - 10:30AMhttps://apply.govst.edu/register/MSW110924
          Friday, December 13, 20246:00 - 7:30PMhttps://apply.govst.edu/register/MSW121324
          Saturday January 11, 2025 9:00 - 10:30AM- Tentativehttps://apply.govst.edu/register/MSW011125
          Friday, February 7, 2025
          6:00 0 7:30PM
          https://apply.govst.edu/register/MSW020725

           

           

           


             Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program  

                Governors State University offers an on-campus entry level doctor of physical therapy degree for those interested in starting a career in physical therapy. The Department of Physical Therapy hosts an Information Session/Open House for its entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program in the Fall and the Spring semesters. Additional information may be obtained by calling our office at 708.534.7290. Directions to campus and a campus map are available www.govst.edu

                  David J. Diers EdD,PT,MHS,ATC 
                  Chair and Professor
                  Department of Physical Therapy
                  Governors State University
                  1 University Parkway 
                  University Park IL 60484
                  Phone: 708-235-2232
                  Fax: 708-534-1647
                  e-mail: ddiers@govst.edu