Adler School of Professional Psychology

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 engaging and supporting communities, and by advancing social justice. This school's innovative program curricula prepare socially responsible professionals by promoting social justice through education and training. Students come from all over the world to study in a collaborative atmosphere among accomplished faculty who are leaders in their field.

In addition to preparing students to work in a variety of settings, the Adler School offers a Community Service Practicum (CSP) - an exciting 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.

In 2007, the School received the American Psychological Association Board of Educational Affairs Award for Innovative Practices in Graduate Education in Psychology. This is a significant and prestigious recognition for the School's commitment to educating and training socially responsible psychologists through innovative programs that combine service learning in the form of the Community Service Practicum and coursework that enables Adler School graduates to address a broad range of social issues that impact the clients they serve.

Institute Accreditation

• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (HLC, 30 North LaSalle street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602)
• Consent for programs provided by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB), Government of British Columbia PO Box 9177 Victoria, BC, V8W 9H8, Canada. Phone: (604) 660-2421

MA in Community Psychology

The Master of Arts in Community Psychology degree prepares graduates to work in a variety of areas related to designing, developing and delivering the supports needed to sustain healthy community and individuals. A primary focus is building competencies to effectively research and assess community concerns and issues and to plan, develop, implement and evaluate the social services an programs provided by the government and the non-profit sector. Community Psychology studies a wide variety of forces and structures in the community which affect the positive growth, development and functioning of its members. The practice of community psychology is directed towards interventions that facilitate psychological competence and empowerment, and promotes constructive social change.

MA in Counselling Psychology

The Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program is designed to provide students with a foundation in theories and methods of counselling psychology with hands-on, practical, supervised training in counselling psychology techniques with an emphasis on socially responsible practice. This broad-based program is designed to take students two years to complete. Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide variety of community mental health positions in human services agencies and organizations in the public and private sector.

MA in Organizational Psychology

The Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology degree program prepares graduates to work in a variety of areas related to organizational development and leadership for business, industry and the public sector. The degree offers a curriculum that includes an integration of theory, research, applied skills and community service, within disciplines of organizational psychology and organizational development/leadership practice as well as counselling theory and practice.

Knowledge and skills developed in the program will enable graduates to provide consultation to and leadership in organizational settings on the level of the individual, the work group and organizational systems and structures.

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