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Chicago School Of Professional Psychology

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, popularly referred to as The Chicago School, was established in 1979 and began offering classes a year later. The main campus is located in Chicago, Illinois, but it also operates the following campuses:

  • Irvine Campus in California
  • Los Angeles Campus in California
  • University Center of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois
  • Westwood Campus in California

The Chicago School awards the Master of Arts, and the Doctor of Psychology degrees. Students can also opt for courses in subjects like forensic psychology, clinical psychology, business psychology, applied behavior analysis, applied industrial/ organizational psychology, and school psychology. In addition, the school offers various online courses and certificate programs. Training and research facilities are provided through the following centers of the school:

  • Center for International Studies
  • Center for Latino Mental Health
  • Center for Multicultural and Diversity Studies

The Chicago School supports a number of student clubs and organizations including the Chicago School Student Association, the Community Activism Committee, the Social Justice Group, the Society for Business Psychology, I/ O Task Force, MACC Council, Pride, Social Cultural Affairs Committee, and the International Student Organization.

Overview of Chicago School Of Professional Psychology

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology is located in a large city, in Chicago, IL. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Chicago School Of Professional Psychology top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Chicago School Of Professional Psychology often study therapy and counseling.

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.

Student Body

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology offers classes to 1,327 students (1,187 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Integrating theory, professional practice, and innovation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology provides an excellent education for careers in psychology and related behavioral and health sciences. The school is committed to service and embraces the diverse communities of our society. Reflecting the systemic integration of our mission, our logo symbolizes: Education; Innovation; Service; and Community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Chicago School Of Professional Psychology

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology
325 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610-4170
General Phone: (312) 329-6600
http://www.thechicagoschool.edu

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Therapy And Counseling361clinical psychology, forensic psychology, organizational psychology

Number of programs and degrees for Chicago School Of Professional Psychology in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree3033
Doctor's degree582

Student Body

In 2007, Chicago School Of Professional Psychology had a total enrollment of 1,327 students (1,187 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White65%
Black10%
Hispanic6%
Asian4%
American Indian0%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-211%
22-2448%
25-2936%
30-347%
35-393%
40-492%
50-642%
65+0%

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Room and Board (2007)

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.

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Chicago School Of Professional Psychology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2155300)

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2627

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year7$84,2870*
Associate professorcalendar year10$78,79210$82,946
Assistant professorcalendar year9$61,63217$68,976
All faculty totalcalendar year26$74,33127$74,150

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Degree Programs (2007)

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Chicago School Of Professional Psychology % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Female % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library

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