Adler School of Professional Psychology

Rolling Admission: Yes
Campus Surrondings: Metropolis
Student Faculty Ratio: 12:1

Weekend Classes Available: Yes
Evening Classes Available: No

School Says - General Information
Founded in 1952, Adler School of Professional Psychology is the oldest independent school of Psychology in the United States. The School is named after Alfred Adler (1870-1937), the first community psychologist, whose theories and teachings of psychology emphasize the uniqueness of every individual's relationship and connection with society. Adler School is committed to continuing the work of Alfred Adler by producing socially responsible graduates, by providing holistic services to individuals and communities, and by promoting social justice.

Adler School's commitment to social responsibility draws students from all over the world who wish to study in a collaborative atmosphere with accomplished clinical faculty. The school attracts both recent college graduates and working professionals and offers significant cultural diversity by attracting the best students the world has to offer.

The Adler School's most recent commitment, the Adler Institute on Social Exclusion, is the first of three planned Adler Institutes for Social Change. Established in October 2005, its purpose is to promote social justice. Its work is research, public education, and community outreach around the issue of social exclusion—a process by which certain individuals or groups are unable to access resources, entitlements, and powers that are available to the majority of people.

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) (750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, 202-336-5510, www.apa.org/ed/accreditation). The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, www.ncahlc.org).

School Says - Academics
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology

Master of Arts:
Counseling Psychology
Marriage & Family Counseling
Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy
Counseling & Organizational Psychology
Police Psychology

The Adler School also offers several post-master's certificate programs. These programs can be taken in conjunction with a degree program to offer additional specialization or can be taken as a separate program. These programs include:

• Child & Adolescent Psychology
• Primary Care Psychology
• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Marriage & Family Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Clinical Hypnosis
• Adlerian Psychotherapy
• Substance Abuse Counselin
The Adler School's educational philosophy is embodied in its diverse, dedicated, and highly qualified faculty, chosen for their educational qualifications, professional experience, clinical training and practice, professional and community involvement, area of expertise, scholarship, and ability to teach. Faculty members are licensed professionals who combine clinical practice with their instructional duties. Many hold or have held leadership positions in professional organizations, and most present workshops and seminars throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and other countries. The faculty's high level of professional activity enriches the curriculum and models for students the integration of clinical practice, research, and professional contribution.


School Says - Campus Life
The main campus, with approximately 500 students, offers all programs and is conveniently located in downtown Chicago. There is also a Canadian campus located in downtown Vancouver, BC offering the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. These locations offer students a culturally diverse learning environment.


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