Overview
Our mission is ensure that our graduates can ethically apply their knowledge and skills while compassionately serving the diverse populations they will encounter throughout their careers, including but not limited to teaching, providing mental health services, or engaging in research. The faculty are committed to instilling in our students an approach to their work that demonstrates empathy, care, and a spirit of inclusiveness while training culturally competent professionals who possess substantive knowledge and skills to practice effectively and ethically. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of training and education as achieved through the integration of theory, research, cross-cultural studies, social justice, and advocacy as well as a strong emphasis on clinical practice.
Current students, click here to access the MyGSU portal. Here you can view important program information, download forms, and sign up for practicums, supervision, and other required and voluntary experiences.
Programs
Minor
Undergraduate Program - Bachelor of Arts
- Psychology
Concentrations:
- Forensic Psychology
- Mindfulness Studies
- Pre-Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts Programs:
- Counseling
Sequences:
- Clinical Mental Health
- Marriage, Couple, and Family
- School Counseling - Psychology (Clinical)
Specialist Degree Program - Educational Specialist:
Doctoral Program - Doctor of Education:
Contact Information
Danel Koonce, Ph.D.
- Danel Koonce, Ph.D.
- Division Chair; Associate Professor
- dkoonce@govst.edu
Emily Kennedy
- Emily Kennedy
- Academic Advisor
- Office Location: G393
- 708-534-4973
- ekennedy3@govst.edu
Jenna Steffy
- Jenna Steffy
- Graduate Psychology and Counseling Clinical Coordinator
- Office Location: G312
- 708-534-4907
- jsteffy@govst.edu
Interested in a program?
- Jackie Ramirez
- 708-534-6979
- jramirez8@govst.edu