Chicago School of Professional Psychology - LA
- 617 West 7th Street,
- Los Angeles, CA 90017
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
A nonprofit, accredited institution, The Chicago School is the nation's oldest and largest graduate school focused exclusively on psychology and related behavioral sciences. As a professional school, our focus is not strictly on research and theory, but on preparing students to become outstanding practitioners, providing direct service to help individuals and organizations thrive.
The Chicago School is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and an active member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, which has recognized The Chicago School for its distinguished service and outstanding contributions to cultural diversity and advocacy. In addition, The Chicago School recently became the only professional psychology school named to President Obama's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service.
MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysts systematically measure specific client behaviors, and then analyze how changes in the environment (such as specific arrangements of stimuli and consequences) can alter and positively influence those behaviors.Graduates of our Applied Behavior Analysis graduate programs are prepared to determine experimentally the cause(s) of problem behavior, develop humane and effective interventions, validate their approach to each client, and assess outcomes.
MA in Clinical Psychology - Marital and Family Therapy
Like many mental health practitioners, marital and family therapists (MFTs) provide therapeutic services to help their clients overcome a wide range of mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. MFTs view their clients in the context of relationships—assuming that every individual influences and is influenced by people in his/her life in a systemic fashion.Marital and family therapy is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the mental health field and MFTs apply their skills in many different work settings, including private practice, social service agencies, inpatient psychiatric facilities, hospitals, community mental health centers, schools, and even courts and prisons.
MA in Forensic Psychology
Students in the Forensic Psychology program will learn to apply the art and science of psychology within the legal system and related fields. Graduates may work with individuals residing in correctional institutions, psychiatric facilities, or community-based agencies, or they may work with the court system, the federal criminal justice and security systems or victimized or traumatized populations.
MA in Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Business is one of the fastest-growing areas for the application of professional psychology as organizations increasingly recognize the impact that human factors can have on overall organizational effectiveness. Industrial and organizational (I/O) psychologists apply the principles of both psychology and business to effectively guide organizations and individuals to success.Students gain a foundation in research and statistical methods, enabling them to approach problems critically in an applied setting, develop and implement surveys, design interventions, and create selection and performance management systems.
PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysts systematically measure specific client behaviors, and then analyze how changes in the environment (such as specific arrangements of stimuli and consequences) can alter and positively influence those behaviors.Based on the work of B. F. Skinner, this therapeutic system has become known as the only effective treatment for helping children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities improve their social, motor, verbal, and reasoning skills. In addition, Applied Behavior Analysis is increasingly being used in business and industrial settings (to teach precise job skills, enhance performance, and improve safety) and in educational environments (to teach basic academic skills, verbal reasoning, physical movement, social skills, and more).Over several decades of research, the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has developed a wide range of ethical and empirically validated techniques for teaching new behaviors and skills, while eliminating those that may get in the way of learning and overall quality of life.Applied Behavior Analysts work in group homes, schools, mental health agencies, hospitals, businesses, and as independent consultants.
PsyD in Business Psychology - Consulting
The Chicago School offers the nation's first and only Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) graduate program in Business Psychology.
The business world is one of today's most exciting and rapidly growing arenas for the application of professional psychology. Business leaders are increasingly turning to psychologists to help organizations and individuals perform more effectively, solve problems, and grow professionally in today's global, multicultural work environment.
This pioneering Doctor of Psychology degree--focused on training consultants--is particularly relevant for today's business challenges and provides a dynamic alternative to the Doctor of Philosophy degree focused on research.
Graduates of The Chicago School's Business PsyD program work in human resources, consulting, organizational development, and management positions. Graduates also are qualified to provide individual assessment and professional coaching.
Two concentrations are available within the PsyD in Business Psychology program:
- PsyD in Business Psychology - Consulting
- PsyD in Business Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PsyD in Business Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The Chicago School offers the nation's first and only Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) graduate program in Business Psychology.
The business world is one of today's most exciting and rapidly growing arenas for the application of professional psychology. Business leaders are increasingly turning to psychologists to help organizations and individuals perform more effectively, solve problems, and grow professionally in today's global, multicultural work environment.
This pioneering Doctor of Psychology degree--focused on training consultants--is particularly relevant for today's business challenges and provides a dynamic alternative to the Doctor of Philosophy degree focused on research.
Graduates of The Chicago School's Business PsyD program work in human resources, consulting, organizational development, and management positions. Graduates also are qualified to provide individual assessment and professional coaching.
Two concentrations are available within the PsyD in Business Psychology program:
- PsyD in Business Psychology - Consulting
- PsyD in Business Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PsyD in Clinical Forensic Psychology
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Our Clinical Psychology doctorate program in Chicago is based on a practitioner/scholar model of training, which focuses on teaching students a broad knowledge of scientific and theoretical clinical psychology principles they can apply to a variety of clinical disorders in the diverse populations they will encounter in their professional practices.
