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Adler School Of Professional Psychology Adler School Of Professional Psychology Gerontological Counseling 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60601 US   Phone: 312-201-5900   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. Counseling Psychology: Gerontology On Campus Online   Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Gerontology (MACG) Master of Arts in Gerontological Psychology (MAG) These two Masters programs are designed to provide students with a sound foundation of coursework and practical training to work with older adults. Students will be exposed to the impact of biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors on the aging process in order to gain a holistic understanding of the needs and issues of older adults. With the increasing number of older adults in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Labor projects faster than average growth in employment for individuals with a Masters degree. Completion of foundational coursework, specialized studies, and supervised training, ensures graduates are well-prepared to work in a variety of human services agencies and organizations with older adults who will have a strong appreciation for the value of psychology in promoting their quality of life. This program is offered in two formats. The first program (MACG) is a dual-credential program (65 credits) preparing graduates to sit for Professional Counselor licensure in Illinois (LPC). In additional to providing focused training in gerontology, graduates of this program are well prepared for a wide variety of community mental health positions in human services agencies and organizations in the public and private sectors. The second program (MAG) is a 47 credit program designed to prepare students to provide a broad range of services to older adults in a wide variety of settings. In order to ensure proper course sequence is followed, applicants should specify the appropriate program at time of application.     Accreditation Information: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools' Higher Learning Commission (NCA-HLC) 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 Phone: (800) 621-7440  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Applicants to this program need to have at least a baccalaureate degree earned from a college or university regionally accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or an equivalent degree from an international college or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses Applicants are typically required to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate course work. Applicants need to complete the equivalent of 12 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of “C” or better. These courses should include general or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, theories, of personality, and research methods. Equivalent coursework in other social sciences may also be considered.  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 352  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 132  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $690  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $20700  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website