Degree Levels
Doctoral Degrees
Rigorous Training and Research at the Highest Level
Doctoral Degrees
Rigorous Training and Research at the Highest Level
- Earn the most advanced degree of academic achievement
- Practice at the highest level of a chosen field in roles that require specialized knowledge and skillsets
- Prepare for research or teaching roles to further expand an area of study or guide the next generation of scholars
“The Chicago School has influenced my work with individuals, families, couples, and youth at the Trauma Resource Center, in both education and experience. … I am fortunate to have been exposed to different theories in which to conceptualize clients and utilize different interventions in treatment.”
Casha Kaufer
Student, Psy.D. Clinical PsychologyMaster’s Degrees
Critical Development Toward Professional Careers
Master’s Degrees
Critical Development Toward Professional Careers
- Pursue a career to address mental, physical, and emotional health issues in a variety of roles
- Gain a competitive advantage over other candidates in the job market
- Qualify for management, leadership, and other advancement opportunities
“The Chicago School is forward-thinking, and they are presenting new elements and topics every day in the classroom.”
Deondre Rutues
Student, Ph.D. Business Psychology
Bachelor’s Degrees
A Foundation of Critical Analysis
Bachelor’s Degrees
A Foundation of Critical Analysis
- Open the door to job opportunities typically unavailable without a higher education degree
- Build and maintain a professional network comprising fellow students, professors, and other mentors
- The Chicago School’s undergraduate programs are specifically designed to help students prepare for a master’s, doctoral, or other advanced degree
“When students learn about the various psychological theories and research in their coursework, they’ll be learning from individuals who are working every day with clients in a variety of community settings.”
Ruth Anne Rehfeldt, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Professor and Associate Department Chair, B.A. PsychologyCertificate Programs
Supplementing Your Academic Career
Certificate Programs
Supplementing Your Academic Career
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of specific knowledge that employers find highly valuable
- Gain a competitive advantage over other candidates in the job market
- Learn project and time management skills that can improve overall productivity
“Based on my personal interests and beliefs, The Chicago School was a perfect fit for me. You get a breadth of experience and really get exposed to invested faculty who are experts in their area of interest.”
Mitchell Sandy, Psy.D.
Alumnus, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Continuing Education
Skill Set Development and Lifelong Learning
Continuing Education
Skill Set Development and Lifelong Learning
- Earn continuing education credits required by official licensing bodies to maintain professional credentials
- Gain new knowledge and skill sets to stay relevant and up-to-date
- Develop career confidence with a deeper understanding of a chosen industry
“We are all lifelong learners, and we have an amazing opportunity to learn from each other. There’s always room for growth, and learning should be a reciprocal action.”
Nicole West, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Mental Health CounselingEducation Specialist
Help Others Overcome Obstacles To Learning and Personal Development
Education Specialist
Help Others Overcome Obstacles To Learning and Personal Development
- Empower students, families, and communities to bring about positive change
- Qualify to pursue licensure and help children succeed academically, emotionally, and socially
- Opportunity to apply for the Psy.D. School Psychology program while enrolled in the Ed.S. program
“Through supportive mentorship, research opportunities, and applied training experiences [at] The Chicago School, I was exposed to so many different avenues that are possible with a School Psychology degree.”
Natalie Nordlund, Psy.D.
Graduate, Ed.S. School Psychology and Psy.D. School Psychology programs