Founded in 1952, the Adler School of Professional Psychology is
the oldest independent school of psychology in the United States.
This school is named after Alfred Adler (1870-1937), the first
community psychologist, whose theories and teachings of
psychology emphasize the uniqueness of every individual's
relationship and connection with society.
The Adler School is committed to continuing the work of Alfred
Adler by producing socially responsible graduates, by providing
holistic services to individuals and communities, and by
promoting social justice. This school's innovative program
curricula prepare socially responsible practitioners by promoting
social justice through education and training.
In addition to preparing students to practice general clinical
psychology, Adler School offers a Community Service Practicum
(CSP) - an exciting new educational experience for students.
Available in the first-year curriculum for Adler School students,
this unique practicum allows students to get involved in
community organizing, volunteer projects, political initiatives,
advocacy and public policy analysis.
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program is
designed to prepare students for the general practice of
professional clinical psychology. The program follows the
practitioner model of training and education developed by the
National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional
Psychology. The program is fully accredited by the American
Psychological Association and meets the requirements of the
National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology and
state licensure guidelines.
For Adler's doctoral students, completion of the Certificate in
Clinical Neuropsychology, in conjunction with the PsyD in
Clinical Psychology, prepares graduates to begin work as clinical
neuropsychologists.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MA)
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The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program is designed
to provide students with a foundation in the theories and methods of
counseling psychology with hands-on, practical, supervised
training in counseling psychology techniques with an emphasis on
Adlerian Psychology.
This broad-based program usually takes full-time students at
least two years to complete. Graduates of the program are
prepared for entry-level professional work in a variety of human
service agencies and organizations in the public or private
sector.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy (MA)
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The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy program
combines the theories and techniques of Individual Psychology
with education and clinical training in the field of art therapy.
The program is approved by the American Art Therapy Association
(AATA) and includes 700 hours of clinical practicum.
Master of Arts in Counseling & Organizational Psychology (MA)
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The Master of Arts in Counseling & Organizational Psychology
program combines the theories and skills of counseling psychology
with business-oriented courses in order to prepare graduates for
positions in business and industry, especially in organizational
psychology and the related areas of:
- Personnel management
- Organizational development
- Training
- Employee assistance programs
Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Counseling (MA)
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The Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Counseling program is
designed to prepare entry-level counselors to specialize in
working with couples and families. The sequence of courses and
supervised clinical training will assist professionals in
qualifying for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in many states,
and in qualifying for membership in professional organizations
such as the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
(AAMFT).
Graduates of the program have a theoretical understanding of
individual, marital and family systems, including developmental
issues and major variations; assessment skills in life style and
systemic diagnosis; and intervention skills based upon major
models of marital and family therapy, with the theory and methods
of individual psychology as a foundation.
Master of Arts in Police Psychology (MA)
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The Master of Arts degree in Police Psychology is designed for
individuals currently in the field of law enforcement. The
program provides a theoretical background in psychology while
training the student to apply clinical and social psychology to
operational and administrative aspects of law enforcement.
Students will learn to apply the basic principles of Adlerian and
cognitive/behavioral psychology to the managerial field and
organizational culture which is unique to the police profession.
Designed to teach students the practical applications of
psychology to the field of law enforcement, core professors and
adjunct faculty all have extensive experience either in clinical
psychology and/or law enforcement. A number of courses are team
taught, combining experts from both fields of study.
This Master of Arts degree is not designed to teach the student
to conduct therapy or engage in psychological testing. There are
neither clinical hours required nor a practicum to complete. This
degree does not lead to any type of licensure or certification.
Post-Master's Certificates
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The Adler School of Professional Psychology offers several
post-master's degree concentrations/certificates that can be
taken as stand-alone programs or in conjunction with a degree
program:
- Certificate in Art Therapy Counseling
- Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy
- Certificate in Adlerian Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis
- Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Certificate in Group Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling
