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Our Approach
Our Approach
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Education
Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals
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500 partner organizations offering students practicum, internship, and community service opportunities
Students
Innovation
Embracing next-gen learning and practice
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Community Engagement
Community
Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging
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Impact
Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities
Service work
Global Partnerships
Study Abroad
abroad sites
Areas of Study
I worked with clients impacted by some form of violence in every year of my practicum experiences at The Chicago School. That work helped me understand trauma from a systemic lens, which made me think more about how I might prevent the impact of violence rather than just treat it.”
Bianka Hardin, Psy.D.
Graduate, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Owner and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Centered Therapy Chicago, LLC
PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM AREAS
- Applied Clinical Psychology
- Applied Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Forensic Psychology
- Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology and Technology
- Forensic Psychology
- General Psychology
- International Psychology
- School Psychology
I use things that I learned in school about health communication to focus on helping specific populations. My goal is to help individuals find the best resources that would be able to help them prevail.”
Nupar Raval, M.A.
Graduate, Master of Public Health program Program manager, Prevail Health
HEALTH PROGRAM AREAS
- Biomedical Sciences
- Osteopathic Medicine
- Public Health
I started coaching [women of color] going through workplace crises situations. People come to me when they think they’re out of options. My fulfillment comes from helping people recognize their own power over their situation, to advocate for themselves, and to be able to get back in the driver’s seat of their career.”
Julia Locklear, Ph.D.
Graduate, Ph.D. in Business Psychology Founder, The Locklear Group
BUSINESS PROGRAM AREAS
- Behavioral Economics
- Business Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Organizational Leadership
A big project we’re doing is called Trauma-Informed Centers of Care – we’re providing trauma-informed, integrative care to residents regardless of their ability to pay, their immigration status, or their health insurance. We have a range of community-based organizations serving people in the areas where there are gaps in mental health services.”
Kathy Calderon, M.A.
Graduate, M.A. in Clinical Counseling, Latino Mental Health concentration Director of Mental Health Operations, Chicago Department of Mental Health
COUNSELING PROGRAM AREAS
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy
I was introduced to behavior analysis by some peers who were working with autistic children, and after going with one of them to observe what they were doing, I found my love and never looked back.”
Shannon Ormandy, Ph.D. BCBA,
Graduate, Ph.D. of Applied Behavior Analysis Faculty, Applied Behavior Analysis department
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES PROGRAM AREAS
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Criminology
Accreditation
The Chicago School has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 2011. In addition, many of our programs hold accreditation from the following agencies:
| University/Program | Campus | Accrediting Agency | Initial or Reaffirmation* | Most Recent Accreditation | Next Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago School (all programs) | All | WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). More information about WSCUC is available here | 2011* | 2017 | 2027 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | Anaheim | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA accreditation is available here | 2021 | 2021 | 2031 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | Chicago | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA accreditation is available here | 2014* | 2017 | TBD (delayed from 2023) |
| M.A. Counseling Psychology | Chicago | Master in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC). More information about MPCAC accreditation is available here. | 2018 | 2018 | 2028 |
| M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis | Chicago | Association for Behavior Analysis-International (ABAI). More information about ABAI accreditation is available here. | 2019 | 2019 | 2027 |
| M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Chicago | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here. | 2020 | 2020 | 2028 |
| Psy.D. School Psychology | Chicago | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA is available here | 2020 | 2020 | 2034 |
| Ed.S. School Psychology | Chicago | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). More information about NASP is available here. | 2010 | 2016 | 2030 |
| DO, Osteopathic Medicine (Pre-Accreditation) | Chicago | The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). More information about COCA Accreditation is available here. | 2025 | 2025 | 2030 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology (Accredited, on Contingency) | Dallas | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA is available here | 2024 | 2024 | 2027 |
| M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Dallas | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here | 2025 | 2025 | 2033 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | D.C. | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA is available here | 2015 | 2024 | 2034 |
| M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling** | D.C. | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here | 2018 | 2018 | 2026 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | LA | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA accreditation is available here. | 2018 | 2018 | 2028 |
| M.A. Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy | LA, Anaheim, San Diego | Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). More information about COAMFTE accreditation is available here. | 2022 | 2022 | 2028 |
| M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling** | Online | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here | 2018 | 2018 | 2026 |
| Master of Public Health | Online | Council on Education for Public Health. More information about CEPH accreditation is available here. To access the final site report, click here. | 2021 | 2023 | 2028 |
| M.S. Clinical Psychopharmacology | Online | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA accreditation is available here. | 2021 | 2021 | 2024 |
| M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis | Online | Association for Behavior Analysis-International (ABAI). More information about ABAI accreditation is available here. | 2025* | 2025 | 2027 |
| Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision | Online | Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). More information about COAMFTE accreditation is available here. | 2024 | 2024 | 2026 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | XULA | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA is available here | 2019 | 2019 | 2033 |