EdD in School Psychology

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 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.

PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision

PhD in International Psychology

The Chicago School's Ph.D. in International Psychology provides students the flexibility to complete a doctoral degree without disrupting their current career. As the first International Psychology Ph.D. degree in the world, the program is unrivaled in its mission to empower students and faculty to become advocates for international psychology initiatives. Graduates develop advanced research and program evaluation skills crucial to the ability to make a difference in individual and group consequences of global events and are prepared to serve as consultants in a variety of international organizations and settings. They are prepared to apply psychological principles in the development of policy, to assist individuals and organizations with understanding and collaborating with diverse cultural populations and all levels of international organizations and functional systems, to and design and evaluate the efficacy of international programs.

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.