Applied Forensic Psychology - Certificate
The Chicago School offers a three-course certificate program in Applied Forensic Services that focuses on the application of knowledge about psychology and mental health to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The program consists of three graduate-level courses and can be completed in approximately six months. Participants will earn nine graduate-level credits and a certificate of completion.

Students will develop mastery to:

• Establish effective relationships with clients through skilled interviewing and consideration of cultural differences
• Identify manifestations, symptoms, and patterns of abnormal behavior
• Discuss appropriate management of and interventions with mentally ill individuals in a variety of forensic settings
• Prepare technical reports for court and other forensic settings

Designed for professionals seeking to broaden and add depth to their ability to apply knowledge about forensic psychology to their careers, this certificate would be appropriate for law enforcement professionals, corrections professionals, victim assistance professionals, court professionals, treatment facilities professionals, and criminal justice or social service agency professionals.

Certificate courses are also applicable to the M.A. in Forensic: Applied Forensic Services track.

Courses in the Applied Forensic Psychology Certificate program include:

• Psychopathology
• Basic Interviewing
• Survey of Forensic Psychology Practice and Principles

Applied Forensic Psychology - Master of Arts
The M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Applied Forensic Services track is a 35-semester credit hour program including 10 courses and a five-credit-hour Applied Research Project. The Applied Forensic Services track features online courses with virtual residencies delivered via Webinar/teleconferences once per term, part time curriculum to accommodate the flexibility needs of working professionals. Students in this track are encouraged to apply current work projects to their degree course work and thus are expected to be employed. The MA in Forensic Psychology: Applied Forensic Services track does not include internships or a thesis option; rather students will complete an Applied Research Project over the course of their studies that reflects their grasp of the programs learning outcomes.

1. Students will develop and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, peers, supervisors, faculty, and other professionals.

2. Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of psychometric theory, assessment techniques, and forensic literature to evaluate various dimensions of human experience, outcomes of interventions, and psycholegal issues.

3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the research methods in the social and behavioral sciences, the benefits and limitations of research, and the scientific and professional literature relevant to the field of forensic psychology.

4. Students will recognize and respect individual and group differences as well as practice with cultural competence.

5. Students will organize professional activities by ethical and professional codes, standards, and guidelines; statutes, rules, and regulations; and relevant case law.

6. Students will integrate a basic knowledge of theory, research, and professional literature to guide interventions and promote optimal mental health and well-being.

Courses in the Applied Forensic Psychology Services MA Degree program include:

• Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology
• Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology
• Trauma and Crisis Intervention
• Mental Health Law
• Substance Abuse Treatment

Industrial Organizational Psychology - Master of Arts
The Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O) Program has adopted the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists' (SIOP) recommended areas of study as the basis for its curriculum. It provides students with a broad knowledge of the scientific literature and theoretical principles of organizational and industrial psychology and the application of these principles to the variety of work settings in which I/O psychologists are employed. Students develop an understanding of the way organizations operate, gain the essential assessment, intervention, and consultation skills to help organizations and the individuals within them solve problems, enhance performance, and manage the complexities of today's work environment. The emphasis is on training students to assume professional responsibilities in human resources, consulting, management positions, and organizational-development.

This program also offers 4 concentrations: Consumer Psychology, Leadership for Healthcare Professionals, Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace Diversity.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to critical review the work of others, including probing for more information, searching for logic flaws, and the creation of alternative solutions to problems.
• Students will demonstrate ability to comprehend of data and information presented in research articles and apply to organizational problems.
• Student will demonstrate their knowledge of test development, descriptive statistics, data management, basic statistical procedures, and program evaluation principles.
• Students will demonstrate their knowledge of I/O theories, their ability to apply these theories and their appreciation for scientific knowledge.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the role of individual differences in the workplace and the ability to establish and benefit from collaborative professional relationships with others, regardless of differences in background, work roles, and points of view.
• Students will be able to develop assessment, intervention, and evaluation strategies and convey these I/O principles in language appropriate for the audience.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to form effective professional relationships based on attitudes and communication skills that foster respect, trust, open dialogue, and collaboration, regardless of differences in background, education, points of view or position in the organization.
• Students will demonstrate oral and written communication that is grammatically correct, logical, succinct, consumer-oriented and of professional quality. Students will demonstrate non-defensive, learning-oriented, responses to constructive feedback.
• Students will demonstrate personal integrity and ethical behavior in their professional practice.

Courses in the Industrial Organizational MA Degree program include:

• Organizational Behavior
• Organizational Culture and Design
• Organizational Consulting Skills
• Performance Management
• Employee Selection
• Management and Leadership

Consumer Psychology: Concentration in this area will provide a better understanding of how consumers think, feel, and reason, and how marketers can adopt and improve their marketing strategies to more effectively gain consumer confidence. >> Request Info

Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: Those who specialize in this area will better understand the legal framework of the healthcare industry, its systems of care, and the implications of social, cultural, and behavioral aspects of health-related issues. >> Request Info

Organizational Effectiveness: Those who specialize in this area will learn to identify limitations in current work processes, management approaches, and team building practices and create a more effective workplace. >> Request Info

Workplace Diversity: Concentration in this area will teach students to address the challenges of diversity, create a balanced, inclusive workforce, understand global leadership, and manage generational differences. >> Request Info