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LP-M.A. Psychopharmacology

M.A. Psychopharmacology

Elevate your understanding of how medical conditions can intersect with mental health care.

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Location

100% Online

Time to Completion

18 months

Capstone Included

Apply your knowledge to the applied research project

Program Description

Enhance Your Knowledge in Mental Health Medication
Immerse yourself in our fully online M.A. Psychopharmacology program and expand your understanding of medical conditions pivotal to mental health care.

Program Highlights:
1. Specialized Knowledge: Acquire general knowledge of psychopharmacology specifically designed for practitioners and leaders in related fields such as mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy.
2. Fully Online: Convenient and flexible online coursework allows for learning without limitations.
3. 18-Month Program: Efficient curriculum designed to elevate your proficiency in a concise time frame.
4. Capstone Project: Engage in an applied research project to consolidate your learning.
5. Case-Based Learning: Developed by practitioner-scholar faculty, the program’s content enhances collaborative practice skills through real-world case studies.

Join us to boost your competency in mental health care and collaborative practices with our tailored, case-based learning approach.

Note: This program does not lead to prescriptive licensure.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the online M.A. Psychopharmacology program can emerge with the skills needed to advance their career within a variety of professional settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Private practice
  • Integrated care facilities
  • Nursing homes
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Pharmaceutical companies

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testimonial

Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, PhD, MSCP, ABPP

Clinical Psychopharmacology Department Chair
This program is really an interface between the natural sciences and the social sciences, so in that sense, it really compliments the ability of psychologists with this extra knowledge of the natural sciences to engage in furthering their patient treatments.”
Learn More About Dr. Rodriguez-Menendez

Our Approach

The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—Education, Innovation, Community, and Impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.

Education

Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.

Highly regarded by academic leaders, 20 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Several programs offer Immersive Residencies for skill building and professional guidance.

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

500+ community partners offer internships, practicums, and community service opportunities.
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