Adler School Of Professional Psychology

Program Information

Degree Offered

Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program is designed to prepare students for the general practice of professional clinical psychology with a particular focus on socially responsible practice that includes education and training regarding the broader social and systemic factors that contribute to human dysfunction (e.g., poverty, oppression, marginalization) and methods for ameliorating these broader factors (e.g. primary prevention and policy change). The program follows the scholar-practitioner model of training and education developed by the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology. This model identifies as objectives the development of knowledge, skills, and values in seven core competency areas: relationship, assessment, intervention, research and evaluation, consultation and education, management and supervision, and individual and cultural diversity. These competencies are based upon a strong education in the foundations, knowledge base, and science of psychology.

Adler School offers concentrations in the following areas: Child & Adolescent Psychology Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy Art Therapy Clinical Neuropsychology Police Psychology Gerontology Marriage & Family Therapy Primary Care Psychology Substance Abuse Counseling Organizational Development Adlerian Psychotherapy Clinical Hypnosis

Program accredited by the: American Psychological Association The Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone: (800) 374-2721; (202) 336-5500

Accreditation:

Adler School of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440.

# of Credits Required:

114

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$1160 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Other Specialized Institutions

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000