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    Applied Behavior Analysis - Certificate
    This post graduate certificate program is designed to assist behavior analysts and those working in related fields with updating their licensure and further expanding their expertise related to developmental disabilities, geriatric conditions, behavioral and learning difficulties, and mental illness. This certificate prepares students to sit for the examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Applicants must have a master's degree in a related field and five years' experience. The program can be completed in under a year, depending on field supervision availability.

    Note: Completing supervised practical work experience required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board while enrolled in an approved program, such as this one, can lead to a significant reduction of required field experience hours (1,000 versus 1,500).

    Courses in the Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate program include:

    • Behavior Analytic Theory
    • Measurement, Evaluation, and Ethics
    • Human Performance Engineering I & II
    • Intervention Design
    • Intervention Evaluation
    • BCBA Supervised Practicum



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    Child & Adolescent Psychology - Certificate
    Childhood and adolescent psychology specialists assist young people who are struggling with mental health issues and other challenges such as peer pressure, body image, experimenting with drugs or alcohol, relationships, sexuality, or coping with difficult life changes like parental divorce or death. Child and adolescent psychology professionals work in a wide variety of settings, from nonprofit agencies and community centers to public and private schools to private practice. They conduct formal diagnostic tests, provide counseling and other therapeutic services, develop community-based youth programs, lead prevention initiatives, serve as mentors, and more. This is a 9-credit hour program, which can be completely entirely online.

    Courses in the Child & Adolescent Psychology Certificate program include:

    • Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders
    • Trauma and Crisis Intervention
    • Evidence Based Programs for Children and Adolescents



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    International Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy
    The Ph.D. in International Psychology is a three year, post-master's program offered in a unique format tailored to the needs of busy working professionals. Students take one course at a time, progressing through the program in a cohort.

    This program is particularly appropriate for professionals who work or desire to work for multinational corporations, international non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations (e.g. UN organizations), governmental agencies, and faith based organizations with international missions.

    Graduates are equipped with advanced research and program evaluation skills coupled with a rich appreciation for the individual and group consequences of global events--preparing them to apply psychological principles in the development of policy; assist individuals and organizations with understanding and collaborating with diverse cultural populations and all levels of international organizations and functional systems; and design and evaluate the efficacy of international programs.

    The International Psychology program is taught in online and blended formats. This is a non-licensure, post-masters, 60 graduate semester hour, three year-long degree for individuals working in or desiring to work in the international arena. The program is designed for working professionals.

    Courses in the International Psychology PhD Degree program include:

    • History & Systems of Psychology: A Global Perspective
    • A Cross-Cultural Perspectives of International Populations
    • The Psychology of Political Systems: Psychological, Sociocultural & Political Dimensions of Organizations
    • Underserved Populations: A Humanitarian Approach
    • Diversity in Psychology I: Cross-Cultural Communication



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    Organizational Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy
    Our Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership is a three-year, post-master's program offered in a unique format tailored to the needs of busy working professionals. Students take just one or two courses at a time and progress through the program in a cohort. Our curriculum includes coursework in leadership, research, ethics, interpersonal dynamics, and a range of electives to support each student's unique career goals--preparing graduates to apply the principles of psychology and leadership theory in a broad range of settings, to more effectively lead individuals and organizations to success. Graduates are able to select, implement, and manage appropriate leadership methodologies to meet individual, group and organizational needs in non-profit, for-profit, and pastoral settings.

    Courses in the Organizational Psychology PhD Degree program include:

    • Personality and Life Span in the Workplace
    • Group and Team Leadership
    • Management Philosophy and Practice
    • Emerging Theories of Leadership
    • Ethical and Cultural Considerations



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    Psychology - Master of Arts
    The Master of Arts in Psychology is an online program that roots the master's-seeking individual with the basics of psychology and a concentration which will support his or her career focus. This non-licensure master's program is for the practitioner, seeking an advanced degree in psychology. The Chicago School ensures that graduates have sufficient theory and research in psychology and in a specified field, but it is distinctive in that it applies learning directly to the workplace, using assessment, projects, and other measures to ensure application-based learning.

    Intensive course work, offered in eight week terms, balances theory and practice. The course work is 36 semester credit hours, is completed in less than two years, and is designed for working adults to attend on a part-time basis. If life and work situations allow students to attend full time the program may be completed in 11 months. Course work includes eighteen semester credit hours in foundational psychology, six semester credit hours in the Applied Research Project with the remaining 12 credit hours taken within the concentration track.

    The M.A. in Psychology (MAP) is an online program that includes a "virtual residency" component--a one or two-hour session (each term) in which all students are expected to be online simultaneously. This accelerated track is designed for working adults who desire advanced skills and knowledge in human behavior with an emphasis in an identified concentration. This program builds upon the self-direction and experience of adult learners. Students must complete an Applied Research Project, which puts psychology in action, integrating program learning and applying this learning to an authentic workplace situation.

    MAP currently offers six concentrations: Child and Adolescent Psychology; Gerontology; Sport and Exercise; Organizational Leadership; International Psychology; and Generalist. In addition to the MAP program, The Chicago School also offers an online Master of Arts in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Applied Forensic Services through the ExCEL program, both designed for students seeking to enhance or to change careers. For students who do not wish to pursue a degree at this time, there is an option to earn a certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychology. The certificate program requires the completion of nine credits.

    The Chicago School also offers an on-ground M.A. programs in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Forensic Psychology. These two programs are offered at the Chicago and Los Angeles campuses. The M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of work environments and requires two internships. The M.A. in Forensic offers three tracks: Licensure, Non-Practice Licensure, and Thesis. The Licensure and Non-Practice Licensure provide students with on-site practical training. Students pursuing the thesis path generally are considering further graduate training.

    Core courses in the Psychology MA Degree program include:
    • Professional Ethics and Issues
    • Diversity and Psychology
    • Psychology of Life Span
    • Applied Research Project I and II
    • Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders
    Courses in the Child and Adolescent Psychology concentration include:
    • Trauma and Crisis Intervention
    • Introduction to Addictive Disorders
    • Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender
    • Children, Adolescents, and the Law
    • Evidence-based Programs for Children and Adolescents
    • Family Based Systems and Family Based Therapy
    Courses in the Gerontology concentration include:
    • Psychophysiology, Psycho-sociology, and Behavior of Aging
    • Designing Leisure Services for the Aging
    • The Sociology of Aging
    • Designing Educational Services for the Aging
    Courses in the Sport and Exercise concentration include:
    • Anxiety and Energy Management
    • Motivating Teams
    • Imagery, Visualization, and Mental Practice
    • Theory and Method of Training
    Courses in the Organizational Leadership concentration include:
    • 21st Century Leadership Models
    • The New Psychological Science of Leadership
    • Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
    • Gender and Leadership Style
    Courses in the International Psychology concentration include:
    • The Social Psychology of Cultures
    • Stereotyping Behavior, Attitude, and Values
    • International Psychology of Gender
    • Acculturation
    For the Generalist concentration, students choose 4 course from the above concentration courses.
    The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Online

    The Chicago School is the nation’s oldest and largest graduate school focused exclusively on psychology and related behavioral sciences. As a professional school, our focus is not strictly on research and theory, but on preparing students to become outstanding practitioners, providing direct service to help individuals and organizations thrive.

    We prepare our students with superior theoretical and classroom preparation—coupled with an unrivaled range of real-world training experiences; opportunities to build their multicultural and global sophistication; and ongoing personal and professional mentorship from faculty who are active leaders in their fields. Chicago School students graduate with the knowledge and practical skills they need to make an impact in the world and achieve their goals.

    Online Learning:

    A number of our programs are taught predominantly online with a small “synchronous virtual residency” component (a one or two-hour session each term in which all students are expected to be online simultaneously), while other programs are offered in a "blended" format that combines both online and on-campus learning.

    Financing Options:

    Installment payment plan available. Term, tuition for active-duty military will be at the in-state rate with proof of active-duty status.

    Each student will be given careful consideration and the university will determine financial assistance based on federal, state, and institutional guidelines. FAFSA School Code is 003316.
    Accreditation:

    The Chicago School is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and 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 contributions to cultural diversity and advocacy.