Overview

Students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology programme from Adler University can choose an emphasis to focus on a specific area in clinical psychology. Students apply to an emphasis of choice during their first or second year of study.

During their first year, students interested in pursuing an emphasis should become acquainted with admissions criteria for their emphasis of choice, meet with the emphasis coordinator during the first year in the programme, and attend emphasis activities.

Emphasis Options:

Clinical Neuropsychology

Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy

Child and Adolescent Psychology

Military Clinical Psychology

Primary Care Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

Substance Abuse Treatment

Traumatic Stress Psychology

Careers

Clinics and mental health centers

Outpatient care centers

Inpatient care centers and hospitals

Nursing and residential care facilities

Substance abuse and drug treatment centers

School-based programmes

Military organizations and VA hospitals

Government agencies

Correctional and forensic sites

Academic and University settings

Private, group, and individual practices

Accreditation

Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Interviewing and Fundamental Skills

Life Span Development

Diversity and Individual Differences

Ethics and Professional Development in Clinical Psychology

Psychopathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Many of the programmes fill quickly, so it is best to begin the application process early.

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

114 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a comparable degree from an international institution

An academic record that demonstrates ability to fulfill the academic demands of the program. Successful applicants typically have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate or graduate coursework

Practicum or work experience in psychology or a related field is highly desirable and is considered in the evaluation of applicants

The equivalent of 18 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of “C” or better, including the following prerequisite courses: general or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and research methods or statistics.

GRE optional, not required. Although the PsyD program at Adler University does not require the GRE, we will consider it as additional support for applications.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Intent

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42841 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42841 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

42841 USD / year

≈ 42841 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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