Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago prepares students for careers as school counselors, academic counselors, marriage and family counselors, substance abuse counselors, and mental health counselors. The program focuses on rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Program courses include: counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago

555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, located in Chicago, Illinois, entered the planning stage in 1977 and began operation in 1979. The school is a not-for-profit graduate institution that is solely dedicated to the advancement and education of psychology and the behavioral sciences.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology operates several campuses, with an additional one in Grayslake, Illinois, three campuses in California (two in Los Angeles, one in Irvine), and one Washington D.C as well as an online option. All the campuses are regionally accredited with the Chicago campus being accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Academics

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology offers multiple graduate degrees at the master and doctoral level. The school utilizes the Engaged Professional Model, which combines theoretical and classroom education with real world experience and application through community based assistance. The school's faculty is highly dedicated to ensuring that students receive the highest quality education possible through constant year round training programs that develop skills and behaviors to best assist students.

Programs available include:

• Applied Behavioral Science
• Forensic Psychology
• General Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology can contact the school for more information or log in to the school's website and complete the online application. Students must soon complete or already have a bachelor's degree to be considered. A student's GRE score along with GPA and other factors will be used to consider admission to the school.

Financial aid is available in the form of Pell grants and federal student loans. Students interested in receiving aid must obtain a federal PIN number and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once submitted, the subsequent student aid report will be used to determine aid eligibility and award.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago offers a master's degree program in counseling psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Counseling Psychologists

Description

Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counseling psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $68340
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $65160
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $73000

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).