Chicago School Programs
The Chicago School's programs in Illinois include PhD, PsyD, Ed.S, and MA degrees in the following disciplines:
- International Psychology
- Organizational Leadership
- Clinical Psychology
- Business Psychology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Clinical Forensic Psychology
- School Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
Benefits of the Chicago School
- Extensive real-world training through work in social service agencies, schools, hospitals, and mental health centers
- Faculty members with extensive experience
- Multicultural and diversity training to help students work with underserved populations throughout the world
- Personal and professional mentorship with faculty members
Admissions to the Chicago School of Psychology
Prospective students considering pursuing graduate work at the Chicago School of Psychology must meet certain admissions requirements. Factors considered include:
- GPA. As a general rule, Master's programs require at least a 3.0; Ed.S and doctoral programs require a 3.2 or higher
- GRE scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume and information on relevant work history
- Application fee
Even though the Chicago School is strictly a psychology school, students do not need to have their undergraduate degrees in Psychology to attend. They do, however, have to meet certain course prerequisites depending on the program they want to attend.
Student Services
In addition to classroom work, the Chicago School includes a wide range of hands-on experience as well. Opportunities include:
- Internships in over 500 different organizations
- Apprenticeships in counseling centers
- Community service opportunities
- Clinical services work
- Career support services to help students with their career goals
Financial Aid
Students pursuing post-graduate work at the Chicago School have a number of options for financing their educations, including scholarships, fellowships, federal student loans and grants and on or off-campus employment. The Chicago School's financial aid office can provide more information and guidance through consultations, workshops, or online chats.
