The Chicago School’s Master of Arts Counseling Psychology program uses a scientist-practitioner approach to develop knowledge in foundational principles of psychology and counseling. You will learn to assess, understand, diagnose, treat, and advocate for clients with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional issues in a range of mental health settings.
 
In this clinical training program, you will train in the most updated, evidence-based practice to work effectively with individuals, couples, families, communities, and systems. The program’s core faculty are clinical psychologists who use their expertise to educate and train students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and awareness to practice as health service providers at the master’s level. Guided by this experienced faculty, you will cover a wide range of topics including:

* Existential-humanistic psychotherapy.
* Addiction evaluation and treatment.
* Family therapy.
* Ethics in practice.
* Professional guidelines.
* Diversity and cultural issues.
 
This degree is excellent for students who have a degree in psychology, but it has also proven successful for those who are pivoting careers and want to understand the “why” behind the individuals they seek to help.
 
Practical Concentrations
Our program offers six concentration options, enabling you to specialize in a specific therapeutic area:
Latinx Mental Health.
Child & Adolescent Therapy.
Treatment of Addiction Disorders.
Health Psychology.
Trauma & Crisis Intervention.
Marriage & Family Therapy.
 
What distinguishes the M.A. Counseling Psychology program?
Students acquire both the foundations of psychology and clinical counseling skills to become proficient practitioners able to work with diverse populations.
Multicultural education and practice is integrated throughout the curriculum.
The blended option is convenient for working professionals, allowing them to combine majority online coursework with intensive weekend instruction on campus.