Adler Psychology Honors Program (Chicago campus only)
The purpose of the Adler Psychology Honors Program is to:
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Introduce promising ethnic minority students to the field of professional psychology;
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Encourage students participating in the Honors Program to consider graduate study in this field; and
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Help develop and expand the pool of practicing psychologist to include racial, ethnic and other minority groups who have traditionally been under-represented in the profession.
The curriculum is taught by a variety of Adler faculty and is designed to introduce students to a wide range of ideas and concepts in the field of professional psychology.
A strong emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and skills required to engage in socially responsible practice. Through homework assignments and in-class  discussions that expose them to multiple perspectives on important contemporary issues, students are encouraged to think critically about the world around them and its impact on individuals and their communities.
Students who successfully complete this program and are admitted into, and begin a master's or doctoral program at Adler School within 24 months receive a $500 tuition credit if they begin the program at Adler School .
Program Content
The program is comprised of three full days in the summer and will convene Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., June 25 - 27, 2008. Course content includes:
- Adlerian Psychology Today: Social Interest as Social Action
- Values Clarification: Personal and Professional Development
- Emerging Trends in Professional Psychology
- Dialogue on Human Diversity
- Making a Difference as an Agent of Social Change
- Social Responsible Psychology and How to Get There
Application Process and Requirements
Students may apply to the program on their own initiative or they may be referred by faculty members who are familiar with their work. Application requirements include:
- A minimum 3.0 GPA and completion of at least 60 undergraduate credits by application deadline.
- Application form
- A brief (two-page) statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should describe the student's interest in the field of psychology; as an ethnic minority what contributions would the student anticipate making; and why and how the student would benefit from the program.
- An official transcript from each college, university and professional school attended.
- One letter of recommendation. The letter must be written by a college-level professor who knows the student well. The letter should comment on the student's past academic work, the student's potential for graduate-level work, the student's past experience and/or interest in engaging in social justice and/or community-based work, the student's interest in applying psychology to address community issues and his or her personal maturity. A letter from a professor of psychology or other social science is desirable but not necessary.
- A $25 nonrefundable application fee. The fee may be applied to tuition if the student is accepted into the program.
Deadlines
This program will admit students on a rolling basis for summer 2008. Application with all required documentation should be sent as soon as possible.
Fees
There are two applicable fees for the Adler Psychology Honors Program:
- Application fee (due upon submission of application) $25
- Tuition (due upon acceptance into the program)* $100
*Scholarships are available based on financial need
All items should be sent, in a single package to :
The Adler Psychology Honors Program
Adler School of Professional Psychology
65 East Wacker Place
Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60601
Click Here to download a brochure with information about this program.
Anyone with questions about the application process can contact the Office of Admissions at 312-201-5900, extension 222.
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