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