The College of Graduate and Professional Studies

Learn the fundamentals of behavioral economics to examine the psychological perspectives of human decision-making, risk assessment, and consumer behavior.

Learn organizational leadership fundamentals, and be prepared to intervene upon and contribute to leadership endeavors in a variety of capacities that require sensitivity to diverse populations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acquire business and psychology skills to help advance your career in management or human resources. You can learn valuable principles in organizational behavior, including how to adapt to organizational change, motivate organizational teams, and increase employee productivity.

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.

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 seven concentration areas in a real-life application of scholarly theory and practice.

Gain the knowledge, skills, multicultural competence, and self-awareness required of professional counselors. The M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in Dallas is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Gain experience and training in general counseling competencies including ethics, research, program evaluation, diagnosis, theories, career development, assessment, and counseling interventions. The online M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Coursework and supervised clinical training exercises train you to promote mental wellness, prevention, and resilience for individuals and communities. The M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in Washington, D.C., is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Train in the essential diagnostic and consultative skills to improve the health of organizations and the individuals within them. You will design and implement I/O assessments and solutions while improving developmental areas.

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.

You will develop essential diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative skills from a systemic and relational context to work with a variety of clinical populations that span the developmental spectrum. The curriculum teaches you to address a variety of emotional, intellectual, and psychological conditions and disorders.

Develop pillars of ethical leadership informed by an evidence-based psychological perspective. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers as ethical leaders and managers, be sensitive to and understand diverse populations, and contribute to education, research, and policymaking in a variety of organizational environments.

Build a foundation in advanced psychology that addresses broader business applications to decision-making, negotiation, marketing, and consumer behavior. Graduates are prepared to deliver professional services, perform research, excel as leaders and policy advisers, and to positively impact diverse populations.

Build a strong foundation in the fundamental areas of biomedicine (anatomy, physiology, and scientific research) needed to embark on or transform your career in medicine. The core curriculum features rigorous training in immunology, medical ethics, microbiology, and beyond.

In the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision online program, you will be trained to apply knowledge about principles of counseling, education and supervision to work more effectively with specific populations.

Train to become a lead practitioner and researcher through our person-centered curriculum. You will strengthen your research, clinical, and leadership skills by taking an evidence-based and translational approach to clinical practice. In addition, students may specialize in the expanding field of Organizational Behavior Management.

Learn a blend of business and organizational psychology concepts to conduct empirical research while addressing real-world problems. The consulting track will prepare you for consulting environments, improving individual, group, and organizational functioning in both for-profit and nonprofit settings.

Build an in-depth understanding of business, industrial, and organizational psychology concepts to conduct empirical research while addressing real-world problems. The industrial and organizational (I/O) track includes an option for post-baccalaureate entry where you can earn an M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology as well.

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.

Study how to communicate organizational objectives and strategy in both for-profit and nonprofit settings. The curriculum will train you on how to build trust, bolster morale, and help each employee grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to advancing an organization’s mission.

Develop a deep understanding of the current trends within the field of behavior analysis. Graduates are prepared to pursue licensure as Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts^® (BCaBAs^®).

Explore the major theories in behavior analysis while preparing to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst^® (BCBA^®).

Become equipped with a diverse set of skills essential for success in teaching, research, supervisory, and administrative roles. Through rigorous coursework, you will delve into specialized topics such as pedagogy in higher education, advanced clinical supervision techniques, research design and program development, grant writing, and organizational leadership.

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.