The Chicago School

Overview

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology began offering classes in 1980. The school includes campuses in Chicago and Southern California and also provides online programs. The institution is a private, not-for-profit school. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology provides on-campus and online certification, master's and doctoral programs in specialty areas in the subject of psychology.

The institution utilizes the Chicago Model of Education which emphasizes connecting with the community and social change at the systems-level. The school has received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Points of Distinction

According to the school, teachers are prominent experts in their fields
The largest and oldest graduate school focusing exclusively on psychology and related behavioral sciences
Offers on-campus and online curriculums
Programs provide real-world experience
Programs designed for busy students

Areas of Study

The certification, master's and doctoral programs combine theoretical learning, applied research and real world training experience. The programs provide opportunities for students to develop multicultural and global sophistication. The programs include an ongoing professional and personal mentorship with faculty.

Some of the available speciality areas in the field of psychology include, child and adolescence, gerontology, international, organizational and sport & science.

Students are provided real-world training at a variety of environments such as social service agencies, hospitals, mental health centers and schools.

Admissions

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology requires students to have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and fulfill additional requirements which vary depending on the education program. In addition, the Financial Aid Office staff members help students search for financial assistance opportunities. Scholarships and fellowships are also provided.

Faculty

The school reports the teachers are renowned experts in their fields.

Student Body

A large number of the students are employed on a part-time or full-time basis. Many of the students are attending the school in order to advance in their careers.

Student Life

The career services department staff members provide a variety of assistance to students and graduates. Also, the school's graduate assistant programs pay students an hourly rate.

Those attending the Chicago or Southern California campus have opportunities for a wide variety of entertainment, including professional sports teams. Both areas have an active nightlife.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Business And Management

Organizational Leadership

Medical Support And Technology

Clinical Psychology - Treatment of Addiction Disorders
Post-bachelors Latino Mental Health
Post-master's Latino Mental Health

Therapy And Counseling

Applied Behavior Analysis - Developmental Disabilities
Applied Behavior Analysis - Instructional Design
Applied Behavior Analysis - Supervision and Consulting
Applied Forensic Psychology
Applied I/O Psychology: Consumer Psychology
Applied I/O Psychology: Leadership for Healthcare
Applied I/O Psychology: Organizational Effectiveness
Applied I/O Psychology: Workplace Diversity
Applied Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Business Psychology
Clinical Forensic Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis
Clinical Psychology - Child and Adolescent Psychology
Clinical Psychology - Child and Adolescent Treatment
Clinical Psychology - Forensic Psychology
Clinical Psychology - Geropsychology
Clinical Psychology - Health Psychology
Clinical Psychology - Latino Mental Health
Clinical Psychology - Marital and Family Therapy
Clinical Psychology - Multicultural/Community Psychology
Clinical Psychology - Organizational Psychology
Clinical Psychology - School Psychology
Clinical Psychology - Sports Psychology
Clinical Psychology - Supervision and Leadership in Community Mental Health
Ed.S. in School Psychology
Forensic Psychology - Child Protection
Forensic Psychology - Corrections
Forensic Psychology - Sex Offenders
International Psychology
Marital and Family Therapy
Psychology
Psychology - Child and Adolescent Psychology
Psychology - Gerontology
Psychology - International Psychology
Psychology - Organizational Leadership
Psychology - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychology - Sport & Science Psychology

The Chicago School Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

Certificate
Doctorate
Master

The Chicago School Campus Locations

California

Irvine
Los Angeles (2 locations)

Illinois

Chicago
Grayslake

Online

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