The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is a private, not-for-profit institute of higher learning with campuses in Chicago, Southern California and online.

The Chicago School is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the council for Higher Education Accreditation. It is also an institutional member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology.

As such, our Programs include a synchronous "virtual residency" component -- a one or two-hour session (each term) in which all students are expected to be online simultaneously.

We provide Chicago School students with the resources and learning they need to enter and thrive in their chosen areas of practice and communities. To become a successful professional and leader, real-world experience is necessary in addition to academic preparation and field placement training.

The Chicago School's online master's degree programs in psychology are taught by faculty who are renowned experts in their fields, and deliver the same rigorous, world-class education that is the hallmark of a Chicago School education. Through the curriculum, students are able to integrate theoretical learning, with the practice of making a positive difference, and apply that learning to the workplace. All programs are designed to accommodate the full-time commitments of students with career demands and other obligations. Students are able to specialize in the area of psychology that interests them.

Master Degree Options:

Master's in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Online)

Industrial/Organizational Psychology is one of the most innovative areas for the application of professional psychology. Through this program, students learn skills to help individuals perform more effectively, solve problems, and grow professionally in today's complex and multicultural organizations. Our M.A. in Organizational Psychology program is designed specifically for professionals who work in fields such as human resources, training and development, consulting, professional administration and marketing.

Workplace Diversity

The Workplace Diversity program is particularly relevant for people working in human resources, affirmative action, equal opportunity offices, and cross cultural workforces. The course work for this program focuses attention on three important areas: meeting the challenges of global human resources management, building ethical organizations, and promoting diversity within these organizations. Students will be prepared to: manage the challenge of balancing conflicting values across cultures; identify important considerations in international staffing; and develop a decision making strategy based on fundamental definitions of right and wrong that can be applied across cultures. This degree can be earned is as little as 20 months, working approximately 10 hours per week.

PhD in Organizational Leadership (Online)

Businesses large and small increasingly recognize the critical distinction between a manager and a leader—between someone who merely assigns tasks, and someone who paints a vision and then inspires employees to work effectively toward achieving it. Organizational leadership professionals work in both for-profit and nonprofit settings, helping to clearly define and communicate organizational objectives and strategy, ensuring that business processes are as efficient as possible, building trust and bolstering morale, and helping each employee grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to advancing an organization's mission.

Accreditation

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. It is also 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 contribution to cultural diversity and advocacy.

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