EdS in School Psychology

The Ed.S. in School Psychology program prepares graduates to serve as school psychologists or in similar positions. The Chicago School's program is based on an integrative-systemic model aimed at enhancing the educational experience for diverse youth populations. Graduates are qualified to sit for the National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) examination and earn a Type 73 certification/endorsement with a specialization in School Psychology in the state of Illinois

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 - Counseling

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.

MA in Psychology

Offered Online and in Grayslake, Illinois, the Grayslake program is offered in a unique format in which students take a combination of online courses and intensive weekend classes. The program can be completed in less than two years part time or 11 months accelerated. This degree equips graduates with a broad, foundational knowledge of psychology as well as a specific concentration to support each student's career focus.Program is distinctive in that it applies learning directly to the workplace, using assessment, projects, and other measures to ensure practical, application-based learning. Students complete an Applied Research Project, applying program learning to an authentic workplace situation. The Online program includes a synchronous 'virtual residency' component—a one or two-hour session (each term) in which all students are expected to be online simultaneously.

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.

PhD in International Psychology

The PhD in International Psychology--the first of its kind in the world--prepares graduates to assume leadership positions in multinational organizations or organizations with international missions, where they can effectively use psychology to address a variety of international challenges.Every year, more than 450 million people around the globe suffer from a mental health condition, but in many places less than 10% have access to mental health services. International psychology professionals seek to bridge that gap through understanding, education, and outreach.They may work in a variety of organizational environments and cultural settings, conducting research to better understand socio-cultural differences; developing and applying culturally competent organizational practices; supporting mental health services to underserved populations or to those suffering from the results of cultural crisis or natural disasters; launching grassroots initiatives to improve access to services; advocating and raising awareness about international mental health needs; and working with immigrant and refugee populations at home and abroad.

PhD in Organizational Leadership

The PhD in Organizational Leadership is offered in a unique and convenient format in which students take a combination of online courses and intensive weekend classes. Online students take one or two online courses at a time and progress through the program in a 'cohort' fashion (i.e., with the same group of fellow students in each of their classes for the duration of the program). Online students also engage in two brief residencies (roughly three and a half days each) at our Chicago campus--providing an opportunity for face-to-face interaction and networking with fellow students from around the globe who bring a wealth of diverse leadership experiences and perspectives. At the first residency, which occurs during year one of the program, students meet with their personal faculty mentor and engage in focused seminars aimed at helping them formulate their dissertation topics and prepare for the research process. At the second residency which takes place in year three, students focus on completing their dissertations and associated processes.The program focuses on '21st century leadership,' preparing graduates for the rapid pace of change in today's organizations. Students gain a rich understanding of traditional theories of leadership and organizational effectiveness, as well as forward-looking perspectives related to globalization; ethics; diversity and multi-generational workforces; the impact of technology on work and workers; organizational design, including teams and teamwork; retaining and developing workforces; and managing organizational change.

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.

PsyD in Clinical Psychology - Child and Adolescent Track