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AccreditationThe Chicago School of ProfessionalPsychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504312.263.0456

The Clinical Psychology doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242202.336.5500

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The School 2MissionPhilosophyStudent Focused LearningSummary of ProgramsCampusesCenter for Multicultural & Diversity StudiesAdmission Requirements

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The Programs

Industrial & Organizational Psychology 7

Forensic Psychology 12

Clinical Psychology 18Counseling SpecializationApplied Behavior Analysis Specialization

Master of Arts Programs

Summary of ProgramsThe Chicago School offers Master of Arts degree programs in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, ForensicPsychology, and Clinical Psychology with specialization tracks in Counseling or Applied Behavior Analysis.

The Industrial and Organizational Psychology M.A. program provides an outstanding and innovative curriculum,led by experienced practitioner faculty who teach students how to apply the principles of psychology to theworld of work. Designed for both working individuals seeking to change fields or expand their careers, andrecent undergraduates with little work experience, the program provides a valuable set of skills in a relativelyshort timeframe. Through a unique educational alliance with the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management,Chicago School graduates can also earn their M.B.A. degree on an accelerated basis. See page 7 for more information.

The Master’s degree program in Forensic Psychology is the only program of its kind in the Midwest. Theprogram blends clinical and research training and allows students to tailor their course work to their individualinterests and goals. The program trains students to provide psychological assessment and treatment serviceswithin the criminal and civil justice systems. In addition, students can develop an extensive understanding ofresearch methodology and applied research skills in forensic settings. See page 12 for more information.

The Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology offers a specialization in Counseling or Applied BehaviorAnalysis. Clinical students in both specializations will develop essential diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultativeskills through immersion in intensive course work and field placements. The Applied Behavior Analysisspecialization course work is certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB). (See page 18 formore information.)

A Certificate Program is also available for those seeking to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®. Candidates seeking BACB certification must have completed aMaster’s degree and have relevant work experience. Contact the Office of Admission for additional information.

In addition, The Chicago School offers an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology, as well as adoctoral program in Business Psychology. All Chicago School programs are taught by experienced, practitionerfaculty, with an emphasis on innovation, community, diversity, and multicultural awareness.

CampusesThe Chicago School offers its Master’s programs at three Chicagoland locations:

Chicago Campus, located in the heart of the city on the north bank of the Chicago River, offers:M.A. in Industrial & Organizational PsychologyM.A. in Forensic PsychologyM.A. in Clinical Psychology, specialization in CounselingM.A. in Clinical Psychology, specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis

DuPage County Campus, on the campus of the National University of Health Sciences. The programs,offered in the evening, are designed to meet the needs of both the recent graduate or the full-timeprofessional. The DuPage Campus offers:

M.A. in Forensic PsychologyM.A. in Clinical Psychology, specialization in Counseling

Lake County Campus is one hour north of the city and part of the University Center of Lake County. Theprograms, offered in the evening, are designed to meet the needs of both the recent graduate or thefull-time professional. The Lake County Campus offers:

M.A. in Forensic PsychologyM.A. in Clinical Psychology, specialization in Counseling

MissionIntegrating theory, professional practice and innovation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology providesan excellent education for careers in psychology and related behavioral and health sciences. The school iscommitted to service and embraces the diverse communities of our society.

Reflecting the systemic integration of our mission, our logo symbolizes:

Education Service

Innovation Community

PhilosophyThe Chicago School educates professionals whose practices exemplify a commitment to understand and respectindividual and cultural differences. The application of humane professional judgment is achieved through theintegration of psychological theory, scientific research, and professional practice. The curriculum and trainingopportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the need to understanddiversity and the importance of working with underserved populations.

From this statement of purpose, we derive our institutional goals, which are attained through individual programsof study. Our consistent focus on student learning ensures that the institution provides excellent career education.Each program regularly identifies the learning expectations, determines the outcomes of these student-learningexpectations across academic programs, and uses assessment results to improve student learning.

Our institutional learning goals for students completing our degree programs are:

Scholarship: By completion of the program, students will be able to use scientific research and theory to inform their practices and contribute to the body of work extending the reach of their specialties in professional psychology.

Diversity: By completion of the program, students will be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledgeabout ethnic, racial, gender, sexual, cultural and religious, age, and disability difference in their professional work.

Professional Behavior: By completion of the program, students will be able to function in a professional andethical manner in classroom, off-site training, and work-settings.

Professional Practice: By completion of the program, students will be able to conduct assessments, developappropriate interventions, and implement interventions in their specialty area of professional psychology.

Student Focused LearningTo ensure an effective and high quality educational experience, The Chicago School faculty systematicallymonitor student learning to inform future planning and to generate creative, responsive initiatives to improve theprogram. Data are gathered, analyzed and presented to the learning community for review. Based on theseresults, the program revises the student learning assessment plan, the curriculum, and the approach to learningin the classroom. Student learning assessment offers the school a critical opportunity to evaluate theeffectiveness of its programs and to develop innovative, student-focused learning environments.

To optimize the learning environment offered by the program, students are strongly encouraged to be activelearners. Active student learners reflect on the conditions and activities that engage their learning style, and workindependently, with peers and with faculty, to enhance their learning in the classroom.

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TOEFL & International Credentials If English is not your primary language, you must submit official TOEFL scores (TOEFL School Code: 7161) with your application. Students with international credentials must obtain and submit an official “course-by-course” evaluation, through an evaluation agency such as World Education Services (www.WES.org) orEducational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (www.ECE.org). Students must have a U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree.You must also submit to The Chicago School all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts in addition to theagency evaluation.

Application DeadlinesOffers of admission are made on a rolling basis. The Chicago School encourages students to complete theirapplication early as programs and campuses will close when the class is filled.

Fall (All Campuses)Early Consideration February 15General** April 1Space Available*** June 15

***International Students must have a completed application by April 1 for admission into the Fall term in order to allow sufficient time to obtainthe additional documentation required to study in the U.S.

***Offers of admission are made on a rolling basis and class sizes are limited. Please contact the Office of Admission regarding space availability.

Applicant NotificationIf, after review of all application materials, the Admission Committee so recommends, the candidate will be invited to enroll. The Chicago School does not share information or provide any feedback regarding admission decisions.

If a student is offered admission, in order to secure a place in the incoming class, a non-refundable tuitiondeposit of $500 will be required by the deposit deadline indicated in the offer. The non-refundable deposit willbe applied in full toward the student’s tuition upon enrollment.

P o l i c i e sTransfer of CreditStudents wishing to petition for transfer credit for previous course work are required to submit a “Transfer of CreditRequest Form” to the Office of Academic Records for approval by the Program Director.* Please submit allrequired documentation with each petition. The decision to accept transfer credit is solely that of the school. The school reserves the right to require satisfactory performance on an examination before awarding a transferof credit. Satisfactory completion of a competency examination is required before transfer of credit is awarded whenthe course in question has been taken more than five years prior to admission. No credit will be transferred forcourse work that is more than 10 years old. Transfer of credits is subject to the following conditions:

• Transferred course credit is restricted to graduate level courses from a recognized, regionally accreditedgraduate degree granting institution.

• Transfer of credit is awarded only for required courses.

• Transfer of credit is not granted for clinical practica or for internship.

• Transfer of credit is granted only for courses in which the grade obtained was a B or higher. (Pass/Fail grades are not eligible.)

• Each hour of credit accepted for transfer will be assessed a fee of $75 per credit hour.

• A maximum of 12 semester hours of credit may be transferred.*The Petition for Transfer of Credit form is available on the school website under ‘Office of Academic Records.’ Please submit all requireddocumentation with each petition. Any credit approved for transfer will not be added to the student’s academic record until after the secondweek of their first semester.

The Center for Multicultural and Diversity StudiesThe Center for Multicultural and Diversity Studies is an example of The Chicago School’s core commitment to diversity and multicultural studies in their broadest contexts. Through research, training and guidance, the Center broadens awareness and skill sets necessary to work with diverse and underserved communities. The Center promotes and facilitates recognition, understanding and communication across all cultural contexts.Within The Chicago School, the Center serves as a catalyst for educational and cultural activities such ascolloquia and cultural immersion trips.

Each year, The Chicago School awards three scholarships to second year students in support of furthering theresearch and mission of the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Studies. These scholarships are open tostudents from any program. Each scholarship is awarded for one year in the amount of $5,500. Students mayreapply for the scholarship for one additional year; however, renewal is not guaranteed.

Admission RequirementsApplication to The Chicago School’s Master of Arts programs is open to any person who has earned abachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements. Applicants willbe judged on their overall ability to do graduate work. Factors that are considered in admission are: GPA fromundergraduate and any graduate schools, successful work history after completion of the baccalaureate degree,the essay, and letters of recommendation from academic professors or supervisors from professional or volunteer experiences. Generally, an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission.

Each program has specific required undergraduate courses that must be completed prior to enrollment (please seeApplying for course requirements by program). The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required,however students who have taken the exam may submit their scores to enhance their application. Scores shouldbe sent directly to the school (GRE School Code: 1119) for consideration.

All questions regarding admission requirements should be directed to the Office of Admission, 312.329.6666 or [email protected].

ApplyingStudents applying for the M.A. programs must submit the following materials to be considered for admission.Required undergraduate courses must be completed prior to enrollment, with a grade earned of ‘C’ or better.

• Completed Application form

• All official College/University transcripts from all schools attended (undergraduate and graduate)

• Essay (Based on the question in the application)

• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae, highlighting relevant work, volunteer, and research experiences

• Three letters of recommendationAppropriate recommendations are from professors or administrative officers at your undergraduate or graduate institution, or supervisors from significant work or volunteer experiences.

Applications must be submitted with a $50.00 (US) fee in order to be evaluated.

Required Course Work:Industrial & Organizational Forensic Clinical: Counseling and Applied Behavior Analysis

1 Psychology Course 1 Psychology Course 1 Psychology CourseStatistics Statistics Statistics or Research MethodsResearch Methods Research Methods

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The ProgramThe I/O curriculum enables Chicago School students to gain the essential diagnostic and consultative skills tohelp organizations and the individuals within them solve problems, perform effectively, work in a globalmulticultural environment, and grow professionally. The Chicago School focuses not just on theory and research,but on teaching its students the applied skills necessary to succeed in the business world. The I/O program atThe Chicago School is distinctive in that it applies the discipline’s assessment skills and feedback mechanisms inthe program itself. Students not only learn how to design and implement assessment centers and 360 degreefeedback tools but they also benefit by participating in these very same practices to identify their own strengthsand to improve developmental areas.

Intensive course work that balances theory and practice is accompanied bytwo supervised internships. Students must successfully complete 46 credithours, six of which are electives, to graduate.

The Chicago School, in cooperation with Lake Forest Graduate School ofManagement (LFGSM), also offers its graduates the option of earning anaccelerated M.B.A. degree. This program is designed to facilitate additionalgraduate level education for actively employed professionals who receive theirM.A. in I/O Psychology. Chicago School alumni who enroll at LFGSM throughthis educational alliance will receive transfer credit for three graduate levelcourses toward the completion of their M.B.A. degree.

Our students have secured internships and jobs at organizations such asChicago Board of Trade, U.S. Navy, Chicago Tribune, AC Nielsen, Red Cross,Allstate, Rush Health Medical Systems, GM Electromotive Division, BuckConsulting, YMCA, Aon Consulting, United Healthcare, Bank of America, NorthCentral College, Red Prairie Software, Maryville Academy, Ernst & Young, andGSP Marketing, as well as the school’s own Center for Sustainable Solutions.

ObjectivesThe program objectives are:

1. To provide students with the foundation in I/O theory and research inorder to have the necessary knowledge and skills to lead personnelselection, development, organizational assessment and interventions.

2. To provide students with the necessary skills in research and statistical methods to become educatedconsumers of the professional literature and to draw upon research methodologies in designinginterventions and critically approaching problems in an applied setting. These skills will lead to the abilityto correctly assess survey results, choose components of a selection system, evaluate performancemanagement at an organizational level, and analyze jobs efficiently.

3. To provide students with the personal and interpersonal skills necessary in the business environment,such as effective communication, conflict negotiation, influence strategies, networking skills, businesssavvy, and cross-cultural intelligence.

Course OfferingsCourse Title Credit HoursIO 400 Professional Development 3IO 510 Organizational Behavior 3IO 511 Organizational Culture & Design 3IO 512 Organizational Consulting Skills 3IO 520 Foundations of Applied Industrial Psychology 3IO 521 Statistics 3IO 522 Performance Appraisal 3IO 523 Job Analysis and Employee Selection 3

Waiver of CoursesAny domestic or international student with previous graduate course work who has already received themaximum transfer credit may request a waiver of additional course work. However, waiver of coursesdoes not reduce the total number of hours of course work to be completed at The Chicago School; itpermits students to substitute course work as approved by the Program Director. An internationalstudent who has completed an undergraduate course(s) that, in the judgment of the Program Director,is equivalent to a required course at The Chicago School, may apply for the course to be waived.Waiver will not apply to undergraduate courses offered by U.S. educational institutions. Students mayseek a waiver for a total of 12 credit hours. Those seeking both a waiver and transfer of credit hoursmay not exceed a total of 12 credit hours.

Residency RequirementIt is expected that students will fulfill all degree requirements through courses offered at The ChicagoSchool. Under unusual circumstances, and subject to the approval of the Program Director, a studentmay be permitted to complete certain course requirements at another institution.

Satisfactory ProgressMatriculated students must be continuously enrolled in the program until graduation unless granted anapproved Leave of Absence. Satisfactory progress semester hours do not include waiver or transfercredit hours. No student will be permitted to take less than 3 semester hours of course work in the Falland Spring semesters unless that student has fewer than 3 semester hours of course work remainingor is on an approved Leave of Absence. In order to receive financial aid, however, you must be at leasthalf - time for the semester.

Credit Hours Per Year and Program LengthI/O Program The maximum duration of the program is 5 years. Students must complete, at minimum, 9 semester hour credits each calendar year. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 semesterhours during Fall and Spring semesters to be classified as full-time.

Forensic Program The maximum duration of the program is 5 years. Students must complete, atminimum, 9 semester hour credits each calendar year. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 semester hours during Fall and Spring semesters to be classified as full-time. Thesis deadlineextension time is granted by the Program Director and is not included in the 5-year time limit.

Clinical Program The maximum duration of the program is 5 years. Students must complete, atminimum, 9 semester hour credits each calendar year. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 semester hours during Fall and Spring semesters to be classified as full-time.

Graduation RequirementsBy the end of the third week of the semester in which a student expects to meet the programrequirements for the M.A. degree, he or she is required to submit a Petition to Award Degree to theOffice of Academic Records. Students must be in good standing in their program for the Master’sdegree to be awarded.

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IO 521 StatisticsThe course presents the descriptive and inferential statistical techniques used in decision-making. This coursealso examines problem-solving research methods currently used in organizational and industrial psychology. Topicareas include ethics in research, experimental and quasi-experimental design, and how these methods are usedin practice. Students will apply univariate and multivariate statistics using computer programs designed to fulfillthe needs of practitioners to address real organizational problems using research methods. Course must be takenconcurrently with IO 590‚ Statistics Lab. (3 credits)

IO 522 Performance AppraisalPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 512 and IO 520. This course initially focuseson criterion theory as a framework for developing standards to indicate theeffectiveness of individuals, groups and organizations. Students will acquirean understanding of performance appraisal instruments, rating accuracy,rater training, rater motivation and rater cognition. Students will also learnabout contextual moderators, individual moderators, legal issues concerningperformance appraisal, performance management and multi-sourceperformance appraisal. (3 credits)

IO 523 Job Analysis and Employee SelectionPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 512 and IO 520. This course familiarizesstudents with the requirements for creating a legally defensible selectionsystem. The major domain areas, job analysis, fair employment practices,and selection test construction and validation, are explored with anemphasis on understanding and reducing test bias that could result indisparate impact. The course is supplemented by conducting a selectiontest project with a client, conducting a job analysis and analyzing data toassess criterion related validity. (3 credits)

IO 524 Training: Theory, Design and EvaluationPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 512 and IO 520. This course provides an examination of the design andimplementation of effective training programs in organizations. It addresses critical areas such as conducting needsanalyses of the organization, the job, and the individuals performing the job. Students will learn and applymodern learning theories, principles of adult learning and cross-cultural issues. Also, they will develop theirability to evaluate training, especially the transfer of training to the workplace. (3 credits)

IO 525 Organizational LeadershipPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 511, IO 512 and IO 520. This course reviews the principal theories of leadershipand how leadership is developed. It examines leadership in the context of managing continuous change,emphasizing the challenges of multinational corporations working across cultures. It supports self-assessment asstudents gain knowledge in the key theories and principles of the management/leadership continuum. Finally, itreviews practices that IO psychologists are using to develop organizational leaders. (3 credits)

IO 531 Organizational Attitudes & Survey DevelopmentPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 512 and IO 525. This course reviews and integrates the extensive literature on thedeterminants and consequences of job satisfaction, involvement, culture and commitment with a focus on usingthis research base for organization diagnosis and intervention. Questionnaire use and development, as well asother methods of measurement, will be addressed. This course will also include psychometrics in relation tosurvey development. (3 credits)

IO 550 Compensation and Benefits AdministrationPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 400, IO 510, IO 520. This elective will teach students the theories, approachesand practices of wage and salary administration and provide a basic understanding of employee benefitsadministration. Specific topics covered include base pay and incentive design, executive compensation, skill-based pay, pay-for-performance, rewarding group performance, benefits administration and organizational culturein relation to compensation. (3 credits)

Course Offerings (continued)Course Title Credit HoursIO 524 Training: Theory, Design and Evaluation 3IO 525 Organizational Leadership 3IO 531 Organizational Attitudes & Survey Development 3IO 590 Statistics Lab 1IO 595 Internship I 3IO 596 Internship II 3

ElectivesCourse Title Credit HoursIO 550 Compensation and Benefits Administration 3IO 551 Legal Issues 3IO 554 Data Management 3IO 555 Work Team Dynamics 3IO 556 Strategic Human Resource Management 3IO 557 Managing Organizational Diversity 3

Course Descriptions (listed in numerical order)

IO 400 Professional Development This course is designed to provide students with (1) the core professional skills necessary forcompeting successfully for I/O positions, (2) socialization into the profession of I/O psychology and(3) opportunities to explore and clarify their career goals. Topics covered include: journals andresources in I/O psychology, writing for professional publication, data and time management skills,professional organizations and networks, business etiquette, and competencies needed forsuccessful job placement. (3 credits)

IO 510 Organizational BehaviorThis course explores organizations at the individual and team level, examining the relationshipbetween employees and managers, and employees and teams. It examines the factors that driveproductivity and success in organizations including motivation, diversity, work stress, conflict andnegotiation, decision-making, personality and attitudes. (3 credits)

IO 511 Organizational Culture & DesignThis course explores organizations at the organizational level, examining the relationship betweenculture and organization design, structure and environment. It examines the impact of change instrategy and technology, environmental turbulence and organizational maturity, and reviewsorganization development as a means to advance the changing nature of organization. Supporting

topics include corporate ethics, life cycle and control, organizational climate and globalization. Students createan organizational change strategy for a company in turmoil. (3 credits)

IO 512 Organizational Consulting SkillsPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 400, IO 510, IO 520. This course provides students with the knowledge andskills to serve as internal and external consultants to business and non–profit organizations. The class reviewsindividual, group and organizational assessment strategies. Through case analysis and in–class experientialexercises, students gain skills in project proposal, problem framing, contract development, client relations andpresentation of findings. Legal and ethical issues specific to the consulting role will also be addressed. At thecompletion of this class, students will participate in an assessment center exercise and receive feedback toprepare them for their internship requirement. (3 credits)

IO 520 Foundations of Applied Industrial PsychologyPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 521 and IO 590. This course further develops the students’ conceptualfoundation in I/O psychology by providing an in-depth overview of all areas of industrial psychology. These areasinclude ethical guidelines, case and statutory law, job analysis, selection, training, criterion development,performance appraisal, test development, reliability, validity, cut score, utility analysis and validity generalization.It features technical knowledge from standard sources, as well as recent research and case studies. Studentswill analyze research and application readings as they continue to develop their critical thinking skills. (3 credits)

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IO 551 Legal IssuesPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 400, IO 510, IO 520. This elective gives the student a broad introduction to thearea of law, covers Fair Employment Practices and principles related to the Equal Opportunity Commission.Specific laws covered are the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, Americans with Disabilities Act, AgeDiscrimination in Employment Act, Affirmative Action and the Equal Pay Act. Other issues that will be discussedare negligent hiring, defamation, privacy, disparate impact and disparate treatment. This course will teachstudents how to read case law while learning legal jargon and definitions. Students will also learn about thefederal court system. Special emphasis will be placed on how to design a legally defensible affirmative actionplan. (3 credits)

IO 554 Data ManagementPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 400, IO 510, IO 520. This course is an intensive, hands-on lab using currentand commonly available statistical and database software packages. Students will learn to work with data in eachprogram, as well as between programs. Students will also learn how research or applied questions drive datacollection and management, and how to answer questions using data. Skills developed in this class includebuilding relational databases, manipulating and parsing data, analyzing data and reporting data. (3 credits)

IO 555 Work Team DynamicsPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 400, IO 510, IO 520. Most organizations use team-based processes to leverageindividual strengths and to maximize productivity. Often, these teams have fairly complex reporting relationships andno formal leadership structure. The most productive teams are facilitated by skilled process managers whounderstand how to build teams and to keep them productive over their life span, both as informal and formalleaders. Learn how to create effective, productive work teams, manage meetings, and get things done whilebuilding long term mutually beneficial relationships. This course is designed to give the participant the skillsneeded to manage team processes in a way that helps the organization reach its objectives. (3 credits)

IO 556 Strategic Human Resource ManagementPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 400, IO 510, IO 511, IO 520. This course focuses on how HR adds value to theorganization’s business strategy. It addresses four human resource agendas: employee champion, administrativeexpert, change agent and, especially, strategic partner. It reviews the changing nature of HR, and builds on thebest of contemporary HR practices. Emphasis is placed on strategic alignment, return on investment and becomingan employer of choice. The course yields a portfolio of key HR practices, designed to support an organization’sstrategic focus. (3 credits)

IO 557 Managing Organizational DiversityPrerequisites/Requirements: IO 400, IO 510, IO 511, IO 520. In today’s global marketplace, the idea of diversityis a valued commodity. So valued that Fortune magazine names the top 100 companies for minority workerseach year, and this impacts the stock value of those organizations. To be competitive, many companies have aDiversity Officer who is responsible to create diversity awareness, promote the idea of a diverse workforce, recruitwomen and minorities, and ensure that the organization operates within all applicable Equal Opportunity Laws.But what is “diversity”? What is the role of the Diversity Officer? How is this role evolving, and where will it be inthe future? What are the “land mines” for a person in such a position? What does it take to do this job well, bothfrom an interpersonal and from an administrative point of view? This course is designed to answer thosequestions and prepare the participant to fill such a role or to advise those who do. (3 credits)

IO 590 Statistics LabMust be taken concurrently with IO 521 Statistics. (1 credit)

IO 595/IO 596 InternshipIO 595 Prerequisites/Requirements: IO 512. IO 596 Prerequisites/Requirements: IO 512 and IO 595. The internship provides an opportunity for students to apply understanding of key concepts of organizational andindustrial psychology in the work place. The internship involves two work experiences (minimum of 300 hoursfor each). While on internship, students also attend a weekly or bi-weekly seminar at The Chicago School in whichthey discuss their internship experiences and receive peer supervision. In the first internship, students will studyethics as they relate to I/O and select a specific organizational project to research and report. In their secondinternship, students will participate in 360° feedback that is used to develop their career plan. In both internships,students will be evaluated by their internship supervisors and present their internship experiences. Students mayconduct their internship at their place of employment or at another site identified by the student with theassistance of the Office of Placement & Training, which must approve all internship sites.(3 credits per semester; 6 credits total)

Full-Time Program Schedule

Year 1

Fall IO 400 Professional Development Seminar 3IO 510 Organizational Behavior 3IO 521 Statistics 3IO 590 Statistics Lab 1

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Spring IO 511 Organizational Culture & Design 3IO 512 Organizational Consulting Skills 3IO 520 Foundations of Applied

Industrial Psychology 3—–9

Summer IO Elective I 3IO Elective II 3IO 595 Internship I 3

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TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 28

Year 2

Fall IO 523 Job Analysis and Employee Selection 3IO 524 Training: Theory, Design & Evaluation 3IO 525 Organizational Leadership 3

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Spring IO 522 Performance Appraisal 3IO 531 Organizational Attitudes &

Survey Development 3IO 596 Internship II 3

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Part-Time Program Schedule Assuming Continuous Enrollment

Year 1

Fall IO 400 Professional Development 3IO 521 Statistics 3IO 590 Statistics Lab 1

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Spring IO 510 Organizational Behavior 3IO 520 Foundations of Applied

Industrial Psychology 3—–6

Summer IO Elective I 3IO Elective II 3

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Year 2

Fall IO 511 Organizational Culture & Design 3IO 512 Organizational Consulting Skills 3

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Spring IO 522 Performance Appraisal 3IO 525 Organizational Leadership 3

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Summer IO 595 Internship I 3


Year 3

Fall IO 523 Job Analysis and Employee Selection 3IO 531 Organizational Attitudes &

Survey Development 3—–6

Spring IO 524 Training: Theory, Design & Evaluation 3IO 596 Internship II 3

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Course Offerings (continued)Course Title Credit HoursFO 535 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender 2FO 536 Hostage Negotiations 2FO 538 Quasi-experiments and Experiments in Forensic Settings 3FO 539 Qualitative Methods and Basic Questionnaire Development 2FO 540 Special Topics in Forensic Psychology 2–3FO 541 Group Processes of Therapy 2FO 542 Family Systems and Family Therapy 2FO 543 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 2FO 544 Career Development and Counseling 2FO 560 Independent Study 1–2FO 998 Thesis Maintenance 0

Electives required for a student to be eligible for the Illinois state licensure exam: FO 541 (Group Processes of Therapy), FO 542 (Family Systems andFamily Therapy), FO 543 (Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy), and FO 544 (Career Development and Counseling).

Course Descriptions (listed in numerical order)

FO 510 Introduction to Forensic PsychologyIntroduces students to the field of forensic psychology, its history and impact in today’s world. The focus is on therelationship between law and psychology, the mental health system, mental illness and criminal conduct. A briefintroduction to the legal system will also be included. This introductory course will help students choose electivecourses and practicum experience to fit their needs and meet future goals. This course must be taken during the firstsemester of enrollment. (2 credits)

FO 511 Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic PsychologyIncludes discussion of ethical and legal conflicts and dilemmas a forensic practitionermight encounter working within the legal system. Ways to resolve such conflict, includingstandards applicable to the science and practice of forensic psychology and the role ofthe expert and fact witness outside of the clinical realm, are considered. (2 credits)

FO 512 Psychology of the LifespanExamines normal development from infancy through advanced age, focusing on thedevelopment of perceptual and cognitive processes, psychosexual roles and familialinterpersonal processes. Current clinical approaches are examined from diversetheoretical viewpoints and in view of recent research findings. Cultural diversity andindividual differences are integral to this course. (3 credits)

FO 513 PsychopathologyIncludes a survey of the major theories of the etiology of mental disorders. Patterns ofabnormal behavior are exposed theoretically and phenomenologically. Definitions ofmental disorders are considered within the context of recent developments in thecategorization and classification of psychological phenomena (DSM-IV). (3 credits)

FO 514 Research MethodsProvides an overview of a range of research methods, from qualitative, descriptiveresearch and case studies to questionnaires to quasi-experimental and experimentalstudies. All methods will be examined from both conceptual and applied levels. Thestrengths and weaknesses of each approach will be discussed and students will learn toevaluate the appropriateness of a method for addressing a particular research question.This course will assist students in the identification and explanation of design and tothink critically about published psychological research. This course must be takenconcurrently with FO 590. (3 credits, including lab)

FO 515 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic PsychologyApplies social psychological knowledge in the context of cultural sensitivity, to the criminal and civil justice systems.Places special focus on topics such as social psychology of justice institutions, environmental psychology,socialization into roles and identity, collective behavior, research on juries, attitude formation and change, andcriminal identification. Highlights the impact of psychological disorders emphasizing the explicit linkage betweensocio-cultural change and the legal system. (2 credits)

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The ProgramThe rapidly growing field of Forensic Psychology focuses on the application of the science and profession ofpsychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The curriculum is designed to preparegraduates to work in a number of areas including: Secure Forensic Units in State Facilities; Community MentalHealth Centers; Jails/Prisons, Probation Services; Court Service Units; Protective Services; Violence Risk Assessment;Specialized Agencies (i.e., Child Advocacy Centers) and Law Enforcement. Students are required to complete 50semester hours of course work, which includes practicum experience or a Master’s thesis.

In consultation with the student’s Advisor, the course work (e.g., electives, practica, thesis) can be tailored to meetindividualized needs and educational and professional goals. This program provides the academic requirementsto enable a student to take the Illinois Master level licensure exams (LPC and LCPC), pursue a doctoral degree, orfurther his/her career through specific promotion opportunities that require a graduate degree.

ObjectivesThe program has three key objectives:

1. To prepare master level specialists to bring psychology into the legal and public policy arena in an ethical,academically informed, and research-based manner.

2. To prepare master level specialists to contribute services (e.g., evaluation of risk assessment, supervision,assessment, intervention and treatment planning) to address problems and issues of various populations.

3. To provide students with the necessary interpersonal, behavioral, academic and technical skills forapplication in a variety of forensic settings.

Course OfferingsCourse Title Credit HoursFO 550 Professional Development Group 1FO 510 Introduction to Forensic Psychology 2FO 511 Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology 2FO 512 Psychology of the Lifespan 3FO 513 Psychopathology 3FO 514 Research Methods 3FO 515 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology 2FO 516 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 2FO 517 Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing 2FO 519 Violence and Risk Assessment 2FO 520 Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Offender 2FO 521 Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender 2FO 522 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2FO 523 Mental Health Law 2FO 524 Psychology of Law Enforcement 2FO 525 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2FO 526 Thesis 3FO 527 Practicum 3FO 530 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 2FO 537 Forensic Documentation, Report Writing and Testifying 2FO 590 Research Methods Lab 0

ElectivesCourse Title Credit HoursFO 518 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution 2FO 528 Organizational Management in a Forensic Setting 2FO 529 Biological Basis of Behavior 3FO 531 Group Interventions 2FO 532 Family Law 2FO 533 Forensic Psychology Civil and Probate 2FO 534 Forensic Psychology in a Medical Setting 2

F o r e n s i c P s y c h o l o g y

**FO 526 ThesisPrerequisite: 24 credit hours of course work (including FO 514) must be successfully completed before enrollingfor this course. The student works closely with his or her advisor on the completion of this academic paperdemonstrating knowledge of research in the student’s chosen area, a thorough literature review, and critical thinkingskills in the forensic realm. May also include designing an empirical study, collection of data, and statistical analysis.The thesis topic and a plan for completing the thesis should be discussed with the student’s advisor and must beapproved by the advisor or the Program Director. (3 credits)

**FO 527 Practicum / InternshipPrerequisite: 24 credit hours of course work (including FO 511, FO 513, FO 516 and FO 517) must besuccessfully completed before first enrolling in this course. All students enrolled in FO 527 must attend a 1-hour weekly seminar. This experience is an opportunity for a student to demonstrate understanding of keyconcepts of forensic psychology in a work setting. It offers supervised experience in a forensic setting inassessment, management and treatment. Students work in applied settings such as a prison, specialtreatment unit, hospital or rehabilitation setting. Training includes interviewing and taking case histories,observations, staff and case conferences. All site placements will be identified and approved by thefaculty and the practicum organization. In some cases, students may conduct their training at theirplace of employment or at another site identified by the student with the assistance of the ProgramDirector. (3 credits‚ including seminar)

**A minimum of 6 credits in FO 526 or in FO 527 is required for completion of the degree.

FO 528 Organizational Management in a Forensic SettingForensic organizations operate under different management strategies than those of the privatecorporate world. This course addresses some of the unique problems and challenges of managing adivision/department or unit in such a setting. (2 credits)

FO 529 Biological Basis of BehaviorThis course introduces students to the structure and functions of the central nervous system, theautonomic nervous system and the endocrine system. Areas covered include sensory and perceptual processes,physiological regulation of the sleep and waking cycles, motivation and effect. The etiology and major focus ofpsychopathology will be considered from a biological perspective. (3 credits)

FO 530 Substance Abuse Evaluation and TreatmentPrerequisites: FO 513 and FO 517. Substance use and abuse, with focus on symptom formation, classification,causes, socio-cultural factors and treatment modalities; various theoretical approaches to the etiology and treatmentof substance abuse and resultant psychological and physiological effects of various drugs. (2 credits)

FO 531 Group InterventionsThe study of interpersonal dynamics of small groups and larger organizational settings: understanding of groupprocesses (such as group formation and development of group conflict and group resistance) skills enabling positivegroup intervention. (2 credits)

FO 532 Family LawThis course familiarizes the student with the areas of contact between families and legal, judicial, or criminal justicesystems. The course addresses the relationship between counseling practice considerations and forensic issuesincluding those related to separation or divorce, child custody, foster parenting, juvenile offenders (competenceand waiver to adult court), victims of physical and sexual abuse and other family legal issues or conflicts. (2 credits)

FO 533 Forensic Psychology Civil and ProbateThis course covers the role of the psychologist as an expert witness in civil litigation, primarily involving personalinjury. Assessment issues in answering questions pertaining to damages and proximate cause, especially in suchmatters as forensic neuropsychology are covered. Specialized contexts such as workers’ compensation and SocialSecurity Disability determination proceedings are introduced. The psychologist’s role in determining the need forguardianship for elderly or disabled adults, as well as additional topics in mental health law are covered. (2 credits)

FO 534 Forensic Psychology in a Medical SettingThis course addresses issues of child abuse (physical and sexual), and specialized topics such as Munchausen’sSyndrome by Proxy. It also focuses on personal injury cases, domestic violence and gathering of medical data forforensic assessments. (2 credits)

FO 516 Objective Methods in Personality AssessmentTeaches administration and interpretation of objective personality instruments, with special focus on the MMPI-2and MMPI-A, and discussion of their utilization in a forensic setting. (2 credits)

FO 517 Clinical and Diagnostic InterviewingAddresses theoretical and practical issues related to clinical forensic interviewing and diagnosis, including manycontemporary techniques utilized in today’s forensic settings. (2 credits)

FO 518 Forensic Mediation and Dispute ResolutionPrerequisite: FO 517. This course focuses on emerging issues in mediation and mediation techniques formanaging conflict. Dispute resolution techniques will be a strong focus of this course. (2 credits)

FO 519 Violence and Risk AssessmentPrerequisite: FO 513. The student will learn risk assessment within the context of prediction, supervision andintervention in both a correctional and mental health setting. Special topics will include assessment of various legalcompetencies, the insanity defense and assessment of dangerousness. (2 credits)

FO 520 Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult OffenderPrerequisites: FO 512, FO 513 and FO 517. Examines psychological origins and dynamics of criminal behaviorfrom the viewpoint of psychological theories. Treatment of the different types of offender populations (antisocialpersonality, female offenders, sex offenders, etc.) within the criminal justice system will also be discussed.Explores psychological theories related to etiology, development and prediction of violent crime, types ofintervention possible within the criminal justice setting. Topic areas may include special offender populations (sexoffender, offenders with developmental disabilities or those classified as mentally retarded). (2 credits)

FO 521 Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile OffenderPrerequisites: FO 512, FO 513 and FO 517. Addresses the psychological factors leading to the causes, assessment,classification and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Examines both psychodynamic and developmental approaches,emphasizing neurotic, constitutional and psychopathological factors contributing to delinquency. Reviews the majorpsychological treatment approaches, with relevant case studies presented for illustrative detail. Analyzes legal andinstitutional responses to juvenile crime from the perspective of learning theory and development psychology.Discusses the role of the forensic specialist in the juvenile justice system. (2 credits)

FO 522 Trauma and Crisis InterventionAddresses theories, research studies and assessment techniques relating to various types of trauma such aschildhood abuse, combat experience, surviving a natural disaster and exposure to life-threatening incidents(such as those likely experienced by law enforcement and emergency services personnel). Crisis interventiontechniques concerning the treatment of trauma-related difficulties, acute stress and posttraumatic stressdisorder will be discussed. (2 credits)

FO 523 Mental Health LawStudents learn mental health law as it relates to civil and criminal practice, including the relationship betweenpsychopathology and crime, the insanity defense and other issues of criminal responsibility, competency to standtrial and otherwise participate in the legal process, involuntary hospitalization and the clinician as expert witness.Case studies and court reports will be used to illustrate the key concepts of this course. (2 credits)

*FO 524 Psychology of Law EnforcementThe field of law enforcement has its own unique culture and organizational structure. This course addresses howthis culture contributes to and can be used to alleviate stress, acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.Special attention will be paid to critical incident stress debriefing techniques and models used with thispopulation. (2 credits)

*FO 525 Forensic Psychology in Correctional SettingsThis course addresses the unique limitations of treatment in a forensic setting and limits of confidentiality. Thepsychological origins and dynamics of criminal behavior and the treatment of different types of offender populations(i.e., schizophrenia, antisocial personality, psychopath, adolescent offender, sex offender and female offender) willbe addressed. (2 credits)

*Either FO 524 or FO 525 must be taken as a requirement for the master’s degree in Forensic Psychology.Either of these courses may also be taken as an elective if the other course has been completed as a requirement.

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Year 1

Fall FO 510 Introduction to Forensic Psychology 2FO 511 Ethics & Professional Issues 2FO 512 Psychology of the Lifespan 3FO 513 Psychopathology 3FO 517 Clinical & Diagnostic Interviewing 2FO 550 Professional Development Group 1

—–13

Spring FO 514 Research Methods 3FO 516 Objective Methods

in Personality Assessment 2FO 523 Mental Health Law 2FO 537 Forensic Documentation,

Report Writing & Testifying 2FO 590 Research Methods Lab 0Elective 2

—–11

Summer Electives 4


Year 2

Fall FO 521 Evaluation and Treatment of theJuvenile Offender 2

FO 524 Psychology of Law Enforcement 2Or

FO 525 Psychology in Correctional Settings 2FO 526 Thesis 3

OrFO 527 Practicum / Internship 3FO 530 Substance Abuse Evaluation

and Treatment 2Elective 2

——11

Spring FO 515 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology 2

FO 519 Violence and Risk Assessment 2FO 520 Evaluation and Treatment of the

Adult Offender 2FO 522 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2FO 526 Thesis 3

OrFO 527 Practicum / Internship 3

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FO 535 Evaluating and Treating the Sex OffenderPrerequisites: FO 513 and FO 517. This course familiarizes the student with the following areas: etiology anddevelopmental uses of sex offending behavior; assessment, treatment interventions, criminal and legal issuesrelated to sex offending; and program evaluation, treatment efficacy, and issues related to recidivism. (2 credits)

FO 536 Hostage NegotiationsThis course examines the Stockholm syndrome, stress and stress management, and communicationtechniques, as they relate to hostage negotiations in prisons, critical incidents, media relations anddebriefing. The course includes a detailed analysis of crisis negotiation, hostage-taker demands and theeffects of time on a situation. (2 credits)

FO 537 Forensic Documentation, Report Writing and TestifyingPrerequisites: FO 510, FO 513, FO517, FO 550. This course introduces students to the preparation ofpsychological reports, depositions and technical reports for court. Students will be oriented to the expectationsand psychological and emotional experiences of testifying. Actual testimony and case examples will beutilized. (2 credits)

FO 538 Quasi-experiments and Experiments in Forensic SettingsPrerequisite: FO 514. Covers experimental and quasi-experimental research designs in more detail than FO 514.Areas of emphasis include experimental control, validity, reliability, sampling, correlational research, independentgroup designs, repeated measures and complex designs and design confounds. Students will learn how to generateresearch designs, how to select variables for study and how to critique designs in psychological research. Studentsmay also design studies and collect pilot data. This course will assist students in the identification and explanationof design and to think critically about published psychological research. (3 credits)

FO 539 Qualitative Methods and Basic Questionnaire DevelopmentIntroduces basic methods of developing and evaluating questionnaires and surveys. Qualitative research methodswill also be discussed. (2 credits)

FO 540 Special Topics in Forensic PsychologySpecific course content will vary and will be announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. Registrationneeds to be approved by advisor. (2–3 credits)

FO 541 Group Processes of TherapyThis course surveys current approaches to group therapy. Students are exposed to various models for conductinggroup therapy with diverse client populations. (2 credits)

FO 542 Family Systems and Family TherapyThis course introduces students to treatment within the major models of family therapy. Basic assumptions, majorissues, primary theorists and techniques of each model will be considered. Lecture, discussion, videotapes andother demonstrations are included. (2 credits)

FO 543 Theories of Counseling and PsychotherapyThe basic theories, principles and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy, as well as applications to a varietyof therapeutic settings, are explored. This course also focuses on personal theory construction, bias embeddedin theory, and cultural diversity. (2 credits)

FO 544 Career Development and CounselingThis course provides an understanding of career development theories and decision-making models, occupationaleducational information sources and systems, assessment instruments and techniques relevant to career planningand decision-making, career, lifestyle and leisure counseling, guidance and education, career development programplanning, resources and effectiveness evaluation. (2 credits)

FO 550 Professional Development GroupIn this course students explore issues of professional and career development in forensic psychology, becomeoriented to The Chicago School and its procedures and review policies, plan for their progression through theForensic Psychology program, and develop skills in self-evaluation and reflection. Each student’s ProfessionalDevelopment Instructor serves as his/her advisor. This course must be taken during the first semester of enrollment.(1 credit)

Full-Time 24-Month Program Schedule and Typical Course Sequence

Sample Schedule

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FO 560 Independent StudyStudents may undertake a faculty supervised independent study project in an area not covered by courses in thecurriculum. Requests for independent study must be approved by the Program Director. A maximum of two credithours of independent study can be applied towards degree requirements as elective hours. (1–2 credit hours)

FO 590 Research Methods LabThis course involves the planning and completion of a group research project and is taken concurrent with FO 514Research Methods. (0 credits)

FO 998 Thesis MaintenancePrerequisite: FO 526 and FO 590. Students must register for Thesis Maintenance every semester after completionof FO 526 and FO 590. Students will be expected to meet regularly with their thesis chair to set necessarydeadlines and to monitor progress. (0 credits)

Required Core Courses for each SpecializationCourse Title Credit HoursCC 415/BH 415 Professional Development Group I 1CC 416/BH 416 Professional Development Group II 1CC 423/BH 423 Psychopathology 3CC 425/BH 425 Intellectual Assessment 3CC 429/BH 429 Clinical & Diagnostic Interviewing 2CC 443/BH 443 Diversity in Clinical Practice 2CC 445/BH 445 Professional Ethics and Issues 2CC 455/BH 455 Research Methods 3CC 497/BH 497 Clinical Masters Practicum & Seminar I 3CC 499/BH 499 Clinical Masters Practicum & Seminar II 3CC 512/BH 512 Psychology of the Lifespan 3

26 credits

Counseling SpecializationAdditional Required Courses:

Select One Therapy/Intervention Course fromCC 401 Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy 2CC 403 Career Development and Counseling 2CC 442 Objective Assessment 2CC 464 Basic Intervention: Cognitive-Behavioral orCC 466 Basic Intervention: Existential-Humanistic 3CC 469 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3CC 523 Group Processes of Therapy 2CC 557 Substance Abuse 2

16 credits

Counseling Specialization students choose one of the following Concentration elective tracks:

Child & Adolescent Therapy Concentration – ElectivesCC 573 Child Therapy 2CC 575 Adolescent Therapy 2CC 577 Child & Adolescent Psychopathology & Assess. 2

6 creditsClinical Assessment Concentration – ElectivesCC 444 Projective Assessment 3CC 453 Advanced Assessment 3

6 credits

Total 48 credits

Applied Behavioral Analysis SpecializationAdditional Required Courses:BH 401 Theory of Conditioning and Learning 3BH 402 ABA Conference Course I 1BH 404 Analysis and Treatment of Developmental Disabilities 3BH 405 Observation and Measurement 3BH 406 Advanced Research Project I 1BH 408 Behavioral Consulting in Organizations 2BH 481 Psychopharmacology 2BH 493 Advanced Intervention: Behavioral 2BH 502 ABA Conference Course II 1BH 506 Advanced Research Project II 1BH 575 Elective: Any Counseling Specialization Electives 3

22 credits

Total 48 credits

The ProgramThe Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program teaches students to develop essential diagnostic, therapeutic,and consultative skills in order to work with a variety of clinical populations ranging from children to the elderly,and with a variety of emotional, intellectual, and psychological conditions and problems. Depending on one’sspecialization, graduates will have the training to work in hospitals, community service agencies, mental healthservices, schools, child and adolescent facilities, family counseling centers, group homes, correctional facilities,substance abuse programs, and independent practice. The program has adopted the Practitioner/Scholar modelthat is predicated on the belief that a competent practitioner must have both a broad knowledge of the scientificand theoretical principles in the clinical practice of psychology and the ability to apply that knowledge to specificclinical situations.

Counseling SpecializationThe Counseling Specialization incorporates the eight content areas outlined by the National Board of CertifiedCounselors. This program provides the academic requirements to prepare students seeking Professional Counselorlicensure in Illinois (LPC and LCPC) and desiring to begin professional practice at the Master’s level. The programdoes not advocate any single theoretical orientation. Rather, it provides students with a generalist foundation intheory and technique.

The Child and Adolescent Concentration provides a strong generalist training that prepares students to work witha variety of client populations. Particular emphasis is placed on developmental processes, psychopathology, assessmentand treatment of children and adolescents. Students are introduced to a number of diagnostic methodologies andtherapy processes in working with this important population of clients.

The Assessment Concentration teaches students more advanced diagnostic and testing procedures and assessmentmethods that further their clinical skills. The concentration provides excellent preparation for those wishing to continuetheir education in doctoral programs of Clinical Psychology.

Applied Behavior Analysis SpecializationBehavior Analysis is the design, implementation and evaluation of environmental modification to produce sociallysignificant improvements in behavior. As well as providing a solid foundation in Clinical Psychology at the Master’slevel, the Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization incorporates the content areas and practicum requirements tomake graduates eligible for national Board Certification by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board®. The aim isto prepare students for a rewarding career in the rapidly growing field of applied behavior analysis, working inresidential, school, and community based settings with a wide variety of clients, including children, adults, andseniors diagnosed with developmental disabilities (including autism), behavioral difficulties, major mental illness,and a variety of geriatric conditions. The Applied Behavior Analysis specialization course work is certified by theBehavior Analyst Certification Board®.

ObjectivesThe program objectives are:

1. Students will develop essential diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative skills in order to work with a varietyof clinical populations, and with a variety of emotional and psychological conditions.

2. Students will learn the theoretical frameworks and scientific bases of clinical psychology at the Master’s level.

3. Students will learn research methodologies and be able to critically evaluate research as it relates toclinical psychology.

4. Students will learn the ethical and professional guidelines of clinical psychology.

5. Students will understand and appreciate the impact of diversity and cultural issues in the field of clinical psychology.

Program RequirementsThe program requires 48 semester credits, including 42 credits of classroom-based course work, and 6 creditsof Practicum. Each specialization requires 6 credits of field-based clinical training held at participating sites. The Counseling Specialization practicum requires 600 clock hours and the Applied Behavior AnalysisSpecialization requires 720 clock hours of training. The Applied Behavior Analysis specialization also requires a 2 credit hour M.A. Thesis.

C l i n i c a l P s y c h o l o g y

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Counseling SpecializationCC 401 Theories of Counseling & PsychotherapyThe basic theories, principles, and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy, as well asapplications to a variety of therapeutic settings, are explored. This course also focuses onpersonal theory construction, bias embedded in theory, and cultural diversity. (2 credits)

CC 403 Career Development and CounselingThis course provides an understanding of career development theories and decision-makingmodels, occupational educational information sources and systems, assessment instruments andtechniques relevant to career planning and decision-making, career, lifestyle, and leisurecounseling, guidance and education, career development program planning, resources, andeffectiveness evaluation. (2 credits)

CC 442 Objective Personality AssessmentThis course introduces models of objective personality assessment and addresses variation inmeasurement of personality based upon conceptualization of the construct. Teachesadministration and interpretation of objective personality instruments, with special focus on theMMPI-2/A, Millon, 16 PF and PAI. (2 credits)

CC 444 Projective Personality AssessmentThis course introduces models of projective personality assessment addressing variation inmeasurement of personality, based upon conceptualization of the construct. Emphasis isplaced on the administration, scoring and interpretation or Rorschach (Exner system andcontent analysis), the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), and other projective techniques(Incomplete Sentence Blank, Projective Drawings). (3 credits)

CC 453 Advanced AssessmentThe primary objective of this course is the development of skills essential to the interpretation of test findings.Emphasis is placed upon the integration of test material into a comprehensive understanding of the individual.Students are expected to continue to develop skills in report writing, differential diagnosis and formulating effectivetherapeutic recommendations. (3 credits)

CC 464 Basic Intervention: Cognitive-BehavioralThis course addresses the basic assumptions of cognitive-behavioral theory‚ reviews the major theorists‚ andintroduces the student to issues of treatment planning‚ case conceptualization‚ therapeutic technique and interventionthrough that theoretical sense. The emphasis is on the acquisition of a range of cognitive behavioral assessmentand intervention techniques and intervention skills. (3 credits)

CC 466 Basic Intervention: Existential-HumanisticThis course will introduce students to existential‚ person centered‚ gestalt‚ and transpersonal theories and therapeuticapproaches. In addition‚ group modalities within this theoretical umbrella will be addressed. (2 credits)

CC 469 Family Systems and Family TherapyThis course introduces students to treatment within the major models of family therapy. Basic assumptions, majorissues, primary theorist and techniques of each model will be considered. (3 credits)

CC 523 Group Processes of TherapyThis course surveys current approaches to group therapy. Students are exposed to various models for conductinggroup therapy with diverse client populations. (2 credits)

CC 557 Substance Abuse Evaluation and TreatmentExplores the fundamentals of substance abuse treatment. Models of addiction are reviewed and students areexposed to issues involved in treatment including denial, continued use while in treatment, the importance offamily functioning and adult/child pathology. A survey of the types and classes of addictive substances arecovered. (2 credits)

CC 573 Child TherapyThis course will focus on models of psychotherapy with children. Basic approaches, theories, techniques, andinterventions for working in a clinical setting with children will be explored, with particular emphasis on play therapy.Legal and ethical issues will be considered, as well as the role of cultural diversity and individual difference. (2 credits).

Course Descriptions (listed by core then by program in numerical order)

Core Courses

CC 415/CC 416/BH 415/BH 416 Professional Development Group I & IIIn this course students explore issues of professional and career development in clinical psychology, becomeoriented to The Chicago School and its procedures and review policies, plan for their progression through the M.A.in Clinical Psychology program, and develop skills in self-evaluation and reflection. Each student’s ProfessionalDevelopment Instructor serves as his/her advisor. CC/BH 415 must be taken during the first semester ofenrollment, and CC/BH 416 during the second semester. (1 credit each semester – 2 credits total)

CC 423/BH 423 PsychopathologyIncludes a survey of the major theories of the etiology of mental disorders. Patterns of abnormal behavior areexposed theoretically and phenomenologically. Definitions of mental disorders are considered within the contextof recent developments in the categorization and classification of psychological phenomena (DSM-IV). (3 credits)

CC 425/BH 425 Intellectual AssessmentIntroduction to models of intellectual assessment and explains the administration, scoring, and interpretation ofthe most widely used intellectual assessment instruments. Specific emphasis is placed on interpretation andreport writing using the WISC-IV and WAIS-III. (3 credits)

CC 429/BH 429 Clinical and Diagnostic InterviewingTechniques of clinical and diagnostic interviewing will be presented. Students will learn several techniques forinterviewing, including listening skills, aids for giving and receiving feedback and establishing a relationship withthe client. Students also will learn ways of incorporating these techniques into models of diagnostic interviewing.Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview is integral to thiscourse. (2 credits)

CC 443/BH 443 Diversity in Clinical PsychologyUsing a Systems approach, this course will examine the impact of privilege on students’ perception of culture,diversity, and identity. Students will explore their own culture, and their reactions to and perceptions of personswho are different. The course specifically examines class, ableness, gender roles, ethnicity and sexual orientation,and the interaction between those statuses and clinical issues. (2 credits)

CC 445/BH 445 Professional Issues and EthicsProfessional, ethical, and legal issues related to the practice of clinical psychology and the psychologist are criticallyexamined. Issues considered include privacy, privilege, confidentiality and its limitations, informed consent, patients’rights, malpractice, patient-therapist relationships, and regulations influencing the practice of therapy. For theApplied Behavior Analysis Specialization this course meets Behavior Analysis Certification Board® requirements for 10hours in “ethical and professional standards issues relevant to the practice of behavior analysis.” (2 credits)

CC 455/BH 455 Research MethodsThis course is designed to teach students experimental and quasi-experimental research designs at both theconceptual and applied levels. Areas of emphasis include experimental control, validity, reliability, sampling,correlational research, qualitative research, single subject designs, independent group designs, repeatedmeasures and complex designs, and design confounds. Descriptive research methods will also be discussed.Students will learn how to generate research designs, how to select variables for study and how to critiquedesigns in psychological research. This course will require students to designate the designs utilized in publishedresearch, identify and explain design confounds and think critically about published psychological research. (3 credits)

CC 497/CC 499/BH 497/BH 499 Clinical Masters Therapy Practicum & Seminar I & IIPrerequisites: CC/BH 415/416, CC/BH 423, CC/BH 429, CC/BH 445, CC/BH 512, CC/BH 401, one Therapycourse. Registration for practicum includes group consultation provided by the Chicago School Faculty through a Therapy Practicum Seminar. (3 credits each semester – 6 credits total)

CC 512/BH 512 Psychology of the LifespanExamines normal development from infancy through advanced age, focusing on the development of perceptualand cognitive processes, psychosocial roles and familial interpersonal processes. Current clinical approaches areexamined from diverse theoretical viewpoints and in view of recent research findings. Cultural diversity andindividual differences are integral to this course. For the Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization this coursemeets Behavior Analysis Certification Board® requirements for 45 hours in “any other behavior analysis contentarea.” (3 credits)

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BH 481 PsychopharmacologyPresents the basic principles required for the use of psychopharmacological agents. All major classes ofpsychotropics will be presented, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, anxiolytics andsedatives/hypnotics, psychostimulants atypical medications, and special topics (e.g., the pharmacology ofsubstance abuse disorders and special populations). Topics will include laboratory and physiologicalassessments pertinent to their use, basic neurochemical and anatomical concepts associated with theirproposed mechanism of action, drug-drug interactions, adverse reactions, and pertinent aspects of differentialdiagnosis. Psychiatric aspects of general medical conditions, with particular attention to the diagnosis andtreatment of delirium will be presented. (2 credits)

BH 493 Advanced Intervention: BehavioralThis course provides an overview of contemporary behavioral models and therapy techniques. It presents majorbehavioral modalities and their theoretical and research foundations. The emphasis is on the furtherevelopment of a broad range of behavioral assessment, intervention, and conceptualization skills. A major focusis the proficiency in two full regimens of contemporary empirically supported manualized behavior therapy. (2credits)

BH 502 ABA Conference Course IIThis is a second course to expose you to current technique and theory in the area of applied and basicbehavior analysis. You will systematically prepare to attend this year’s Association for Behavior Analysisconference. You will attend the conference. You will present to the instructor and the class as to what youlearned at the conference. (1 credit)

BH 506 Advanced Research Project IIThis is the second seminar in preparing an applied behavior analytic master’s thesis. Emphasis will be onutilizing the co-requisite M.A. Practicum as a setting to complete a piece of applied behavior analytic research.The major learning objective is the completion of the M.A. thesis. (1 credit)

CC 575 Adolescent TherapyThis course will focus on models of psychotherapy with adolescents. The major issues and dysfunctions of adolescentsare explored, with emphasis on treatment approaches with diverse adolescent populations. (2 credits).

CC 577 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and AssessmentThis course exams the major psychopathologies of childhood. Various theories for the etiologies of childpsychopathology are considered, and the implications for diagnosis, consultation, and treatment are alsoaddressed. This course also covers the selection and interpretation of cognitive, personality, and educational testsas well as behavior rating scales commonly used in the psychological assessment of children and adolescents.Special consideration which arise in assessing these age groups are emphasized throughout the course,including interpretation within a normative-developmental framework. (2 credits).

Applied Behavior Analysis SpecializationBH 401 Theory of Conditioning and LearningThis course focuses on behavioral principles and their applications to diversepopulations. Both classical and operant conditioning are reviewed, with a heavyemphasis on operant. You will read about the philosophy of behaviorism, as well asexperimental and applied behavior analysis. Specific learning objectives include:Behavioral principles and procedures for increasing and for reducing behavior, as well asbehavioral principles and procedures for promoting the generalization and maintenanceof behavior. Although there are no official prerequisites to this course, an undergraduatecourse in behavior analysis or related work experience will be helpful. (3 credits)

BH 402 ABA Conference Course IThis course exposes you to current technique and theory in the area of applied and basicbehavior analysis. You will systematically prepare to attend this year’s Association forBehavior Analysis conference. You will attend the conference. You will present to theinstructor and the class as to what you learned at the conference. (1 credit)

BH 404 Analysis and Treatment of Developmental DisabilitiesThis course builds upon the basic principles of learning and applied behavior analysispresented during the theory of conditioning and learning course. The course will offeradvanced coverage of special topics, including: practicing behavior analysis in appliedsettings such as schools and hospitals, conducting parent training; assessment andtreatment procedures for improving communication skills of individuals withdevelopmental disabilities, managing problem behaviors such as self-injury, food refusal,noncompliance; and for dealing with special populations such as children with autism.(3 credits)

BH 405 Observation and MeasurementThe purpose of this course is to introduce or reacquaint you with data collection, inter-observer agreement, socialvalidity, treatment integrity, functional assessment, and stimulus preference assessment. The course content isbased on current state-of-the-art procedures in applied behavior analysis. (3 credits)

BH 406 Advanced Research Project IThis is a first seminar in preparing an applied behavior analytic master’s thesis. Emphasis will be on utilizing theco-requisite M.A. Practicum as a setting to propose a piece of applied behavior analytic research. The majorlearning objective is the completion of an accepted proposal for the M.A. thesis. (1 credit)

BH 408 Behavioral Consulting in OrganizationsThis course focuses on applying behavior analytic principles in the domain of behavioral consultation andmanagement. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the various stages of successful behavioral consultation,identifying potential problems that may arise during the consultation process, and knowing how to overcomethem. School based consulting is a major focus. Other major learning objectives include: Correctly identify,explain, and understand the key concepts of behavioral consultation. Apply the key concepts of behavioralconsultation to any targeted consultation population. Correctly identify, explain, and understand the variousstages of successful behavioral consultation. Successfully identify potential problems that may arise during theconsultation process and know how to overcome them. (2 credits)

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Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization

Year 1

Fall BH 401 Theory of Conditioning & Learning 3BH 405 Observation & Measurement 3BH 415 Professional Development Group I 1BH 429 Clinical & Diagnostic Interviewing 2BH 443 Diversity in Clinical Practice 2

—–11

Spring BH 402 ABA Conference Course I 1BH 404 Analysis & Treatment

of Developmental Disabilities 3BH 416 Professional Development Group II 1BH 423 Psychopathology 3BH 445 Professional Ethics & Issues 2BH 455 Research Methods 3

—–13


Year 2

Fall BH 406 Advanced Research Project I 1BH 425 Intellectual Assessment 3BH 481 Psychopharmacology 2BH 497 Clinical Master’s Practicum

and Seminar I 3BH 512 Psychology of the Lifespan 3

—–12

Spring BH 408 Behavioral Consulting in Organizations 2

BH 493 Advanced Intervention: Behavioral 2BH 499 Clinical Master’s Practicum

and Seminar II 3BH 502 ABA Conference Course II 1BH 506 Advanced Research Project II 1BH 575 Elective: Any elective from the

Counseling Specialization 3—–12


TOTAL CREDITS FOR YEARS 1 AND 2 48

Counseling Specialization

Year 1

Fall CC 415 Professional Development Group 1CC 423 Psychopathology 3CC 429 Clinical & Diagnostic Interviewing 2CC 512 Psychology of the Lifespan 3

—–9

Spring CC 401 Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy 2

CC 416 Professional Development Group 1CC 425 Intellectual Assessment 3CC 443 Diversity in Clinical Practice 2CC 469 Family Systems & Family Therapy 3

—–11

Summer CC 445 Professional Ethics & Issues 2CC 464/466 Basic Intervention Course

(select 1) 3—–5


Year 2

Fall CC 442 Objective Assessment 2CC 497 Practicum & Seminar I 3CC 573 Child Therapy 2CC 577 Assessment of Children

& Adolescents 2—–9

Spring CC 499 Practicum & Seminar II 3CC 523 Group Processes of Therapy 2CC 557 Substance Abuse 2CC 575 Adolescent Therapy 2

—–9

Summer CC 403 Career Development & Counseling 2CC 445 Research Methods 3

—–5


TOTAL CREDITS FOR YEARS 1 AND 2 48

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