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The Adler School of Professional Psychology is the oldest independent institute of professional psychology in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1952, the school was originally known as Alfred Adler Institute. It was founded by Rudolf Dreikurs, and named in honor of Alfred Adler, a psychiatrist and member of Freud's Vienna Circle. The institute has a branch campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Adler School of Professional Psychology awards master's degrees in marriage therapy, school counseling, organizational development, and gerontology. It also offers a program in police psychology, the only one of its kind for police officers in the United States. Students can also opt for a doctorate degree course in clinical psychology. The school has 2 institutes:
Students of Adler School of Professional Psychology publish an online community newsletter every month known as "Candor". They are also involved in various on-campus clubs and organizations including the Adler Ethnic Minority Student Association, Adler Student Association, International Students Association, Feminism and Equality Alliance, Psi Chi, Military Psychology Group, and Adler Pride: GBLTQ & Allies.
Chicago, IL is home to Adler. Chicago is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Adler go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 549 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Adler. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Adler School of Professional Psychology is an institution of higher education committed to advancing the philosophy and principles of Alfred Adler within the context of professional psychology practice. To this end, the School's mission is to provide quality professional education, psychological services, community services, and research and publications, anticipating and responding to the constant and changing needs of students, the profession of psychology, the community and society."
More complete details are provided below.
Adler School Of Professional Psychology
65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60601
General Phone: (312) 201-5900
http://www.adler.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 126 | counseling psychology, clinical psychology, art therapy, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy, organizational psychology, psychotherapy, psychology courses, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | hypnotherapist |
Number of programs and degrees for Adler in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 82 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 31 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree | 25 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Adler had a total enrollment of 549 students (548 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Adler participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2068100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 10 | $80,994 | 12 | $69,114 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $80,994 | 12 | $69,114 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Counseling Psychology
Geropsychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Adler Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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