The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
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| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | |
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| Established | 1979 |
| Type: | Private |
| Endowment: | $3.5 million |
| President: | Dr. Michael Horowitz |
| Faculty: | 83 Department, Administrative, and Affiliate Faculty |
| Undergraduates: | none |
| Postgraduates: | 1,327 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Website: | thechicagoschool.edu |
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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, known as "The Chicago School," is a graduate school specializing in psychology. With more than 1,300 students and 1,400 graduates, it is the nation’s largest nonprofit graduate school dedicated to the education and training of professional psychologists. The school is an active member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology.
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[edit] Institutional Learning Goals
The institutional learning goals for students completing degree programs at The Chicago School are:
- Scholarship: Using scientific research and theory to inform their practices and contribute to the body of work extending the reach of their specialties in professional psychology;
- Diversity: Applying theoretical and practical knowledge about ethnic, racial, gender, sexual, cultural and religious, age, and disability differences in their professional work;
- Professional Behavior: Functioning in a professional and ethnic manner in classroom, off-site training, and workplace settings;
- Professional Practice: Conducting assessments, develop appropriate interventions, and implement interventions in their specialty area of professional psychology.
[edit] History
The Chicago School was established by practicing psychologists with the goal of providing high-quality professional psychology training in a not-for-profit setting. Initial plans for the school were made in 1977 and realized in January 1979 by the nonprofit Midwestern Psychology Development Foundation.
The Chicago School began its first classes at temporary quarters located at 30 West Chicago Avenue before moving to the Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue in 1980. In 1986, following an extensive search, The Chicago School moved to its next location, the historic Dearborn Station in Chicago’s South Loop. In 2004, the school found a new downtown home at 325 N. Wells Street.
[edit] Accreditation and Honors
In 1980 and again in 2004, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) authorized the school to award the degree of Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology and in Business Psychology, the latter being the first such degree in the country. In 1980, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) awarded Candidate for Accreditation Status to The Chicago School, with accreditation statue first awarded in 1984. The Psy.D. Program was awarded Provisional Accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1988, and Full Accreditation in 1992, a status that it retains. During the summer of 1979, the school became an Affiliate Member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). The school’s NCSPP status was raised to Associate Membership in 1980 and Full Member in 1985. Several master's degree programs have been implemented since 2001: Clinical Psychology with Specializations in Counseling and Applied Behavior Analysis, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. The school expanded its academic offerings in 2006 to include an Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in School Psychology and Executive and Professional Education programming.
The NCSPP has twice recognized The Chicago School for significant contributions, first in the area of diversity and most recently for outstanding advocacy for the field of psychology.
[edit] Programs Offered
- Applied Behavior Analysis Psy.D.
- Business Psychology Psy.D.
- Clinical Psychology Psy.D.
- School Psychology Ed.S.
- Clinical M.A.
- Specializations:
- Counseling
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Forensic Psychology M.A.
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology M.A.
[edit] Students
The Chicago School's student population includes individuals from across the United States and fifteen countries. It includes both full-time students who are employed part-time in mental health and business settings, as well as part-time students employed full-time. Of the fall 2007 student population, 64.7% were studying at the education specialist and master's level, 31% are doctoral students, and 4.4% enrolled in BCBA and EPE programs.
[edit] Fall 2007 Student Profile
- Total students: 1,327
- Average age: 26
- Average undergraduate GPA for incoming Clinical Psy.D. students: 3.49
- Average undergraduate GPA for incoming Business Psy.D. students: 3.38
- Average undergraduate GPA for incoming School Psychology Ed.S. students: 3.33
- Average undergraduate GPA for incoming Master's program students (I/O, Clinical, & Forensic): 3.19
- Average GRE composite score for incoming Clinical Psy.D. students: 1097
- Average GRE composite score for incoming Business Psy.D. students: 1057
- Number of applications: 1,612
- Percent accepted: 67%
[edit] Degree Program Enrollment
- Clinical Psy.D. 29%
- Business Psychology Psy.D. 2%
- Industrial/Organizational 11%
- Forensic 20%
- Clinical Counseling 21%
- Applied Behavior Analysis 8%
- School Psychology 6%
[edit] Race
- 9.9% African American
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan
- 4.4% Asian/Pacific
- 6.3% Hispanic
- 65.1% Caucasian
- 1.8% Multi-Ethnic%
- 4.4% International
- 7.6% Not Reported
[edit] Gender
- Male: 20%
- Female: 80%
