Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Grayslake
- University Center of Lake County,
- 1200 University Center Drive
- Grayslake, IL 60030
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.
Grayslake, Illinois
As a convenience to our students in the northern suburbs of Chicago, we offer several programs at the University Center of Lake County (UCLC). This contemporary, 91,000 square foot building with soaring ceilings, skylights, floating staircases and state-of-the-art classrooms, is anything but your traditional "satellite" facility. Students are able to attend their classes close to home while also participating in the countless opportunities our Chicago campus has to offer.
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 Clinical Psychology - Counseling
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.
