Psychology

Train to become an informed and critical practitioner. Through rigorous coursework and a wide variety of real-world experiences, you will be continually challenged to reflect on the art and craft of professional practice, as well as on its scientific basis. Additionally, the program is recognized for its excellent training in culturally competent service.

For more than 40 years, the Chicago Campus has prepared ethical, culturally sensitive, and competent psychologists. You will be led through rigorous coursework by faculty who are actively engaged in practice and scholarship. The Chicago Campus offers elective courses based on your interest, including neuropsychology, international psychology, and human rights.

Train to work as top-tier clinical psychologist. You will learn to conduct clinical interviews and testing, create treatment plans, and collaborate with faculty active in the field. The Los Angeles Campus offers areas of emphasis in Child & Adolescent Psychology, Health Psychology and Neuropsychology.

One of only two Psy.D. Clinical Psychology programs in Texas, you will be guided through the program by faculty who are actively engaged in practice and scholarship. The Dallas Campus offers areas of emphasis in Behavioral Medicine & Health Psychology and Clinical Pediatric Psychology.

Learn to provide exceptional services to diverse clients. You will train in the major aspects of clinical practice, mastering the skills of observation, assessment, intervention, and evaluation. The Anaheim campus offers concentrations in Child & Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology.

At The Chicago School’s Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program at Xavier University of Louisiana, you will gain the skills and training to sit for your licensure exam and directly address community-wide mental health concerns through your practice as a clinical psychologist.

Excel both in and out of the classroom by integrating theory and training into your research and practice while guided by expert faculty. The Washington, D.C., Campus offers a concentration in Forensic Psychology.

Apply mastery of psychological principles and techniques to the law and the legal system. You will be equipped with the experience and tools to assess, treat, or consult clinical challenges, unraveling patterns of behavior as they relate to both criminal and civil cases.

Designed to educate clinical psychology practitioners and leaders who wish to expand their knowledge base in psychopharmacology and medical conditions that are relevant to mental health care. Learn to augment the essential competencies of assessment, diagnosis, and intervention in a case-based learning environment, integrating these medical approaches into current and aspiring practitioners’ client care.

Enroll in this certificate program for training as a prescribing psychologist (i.e., prescribing psychology fellowship) following licensure as a doctoral-level psychologist and completion of all didactic program requirements. Training in real-world settings allows you to apply knowledge with patient populations through supervised clinical training.

The online M.A. Psychopharmacology program is designed to provide general knowledge of psychopharmacology, specifically for practitioners and leaders who are not psychologists or doctoral psychology students.

This counselor training program equips students with the essential diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative skills to work with a variety of clinical populations. They apply a broad knowledge of the scientific and theoretical principles to treat a variety of emotional, intellectual, and psychological symptoms and conditions.

In order to keep pace with innovations that have come with the expansion of online learning and training, the Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning is designed to prepare educators, trainers, and other professionals to work effectively in remote settings.

Develop, design, and implement plans of action in education, business, and healthcare settings. From the broad range of competencies that instructional design impacts, you can further specialize in key areas that are relevant to your professional and academic interests.

Train to become an expert in the evolving field of learning technology. You will develop the ability to critically evaluate effective instruction, assess teaching and learning challenges, and make decisions regarding the development and implementation of new technology-driven approaches that enhance learning outcomes.

Students train in essential diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative skills in preparation to address a variety of emotional, intellectual, and psychological symptoms and conditions. These skills prepare students to work in a range of forensic settings and populations.

Students who have graduated from the M.A. Forensic Psychology Non-Licensure Track can return to this program and complete the requirements for licensure eligibility. Students will reinforce their knowledge and be able to assume professional responsibilities in a variety of forensic settings.

Apply mastery of psychological principles and techniques to the law and the legal system. You will be equipped with the experience and tools to assess, treat, or consult clinical challenges, unraveling patterns of behavior as they relate to both criminal and civil cases.

Extend your knowledge and apply concepts of psychology to practical, real-world contexts. You will set yourself apart through the creation of an Applied Research Project that will highlight one of the ten concentration areas in a real-life application of scholarly theory and practice.

Develop a strong foundation in theoretical frameworks while deepening your ability to apply psychological knowledge and conduct research. While mastering these applications, you can maintain your career outside of the classroom.

Geared toward established and emerging professionals who want to enhance their skills and practical experience working with children and adolescents. You will learn how to help young people navigate issues such as peer pressure, body image, drugs and alcohol, relationships, sexuality, trauma, parental divorce, and death.

The Certificate in Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention provides practical knowledge of suicide prevention globally, and examines the influence of social media on cyberbullying. You will position yourself to employers looking for professionals with specialized knowledge of suicide and cyberbullying as it relates to programs, clients, and communities.

Taught entirely in Spanish, the Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Psychology builds a strong foundation in multicultural psychology, examining the social construction and impact of culture, gender, ethnicity, religion/spirituality, class, race, and immigrant status. You will position yourself to be attractive to employers who require workplace competencies associated with community psychology, acculturation, and cross-cultural perspectives.

Make a difference in an increasingly diverse and connected world, equipped with the ability to examine advanced psychological principles and phenomena through a global lens. Real-world training opportunities will prepare you to assume positions of leadership in a variety of fields and organizations.

Learn to use the theory and practice of psychology to provide services in international settings. The Chicago School will prepare you to excel as a leader in an increasingly globalized world, making a difference in the fields of mental health, human capacity building, organizational development, or environmental advocacy.

Acquire essential skills to address the crises and disasters that traumatize vulnerable populations. The program accommodates a broad spectrum of students and professionals to recognize, understand, and consult with individuals facing trauma in a wide range of settings. You will have the opportunity to pursue specific professional goals through the chosen elective option.

Learn how to help students, teachers, administrators, and parents overcome obstacles to personal development that include, but are not limited to, family disruptions, mental health problems and disabilities, inadequate exposure to instruction, and academic difficulties.

Become equipped with the tools and knowledge to address the social and emotional needs of students. You will examine these challenges in a curriculum that expands upon our Ed.S. School Psychology program, including additional coursework with practitioner-scholar faculty, a supervised internship, and a dissertation capstone.