Undergraduate Diversity Scholars Program (Chicago campus only)
The purpose of the Undergraduate Diversity Scholars 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 Scholars Program to consider graduate study in this field; and
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Help develop and expand the pool of practicing psychologists 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 to and begin a master's or doctoral program at Adler School within 24 months, receive a $500 tuition credit.
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 23-25, 2010. Course content includes:
- Group and Individual Meetings with Adler Student Mentors and Faculty Advisors
- Adlerian Psychology Today: Social Interest as Social Action
- Dialogue on Human Diversity
- The Social Impact of Media and Technology
- Community Intiatives and the Practice of Community-Family Therapy
- Socially Responsible Psychology and How to Get There
- Values Clarification: Personal and Professional Development
- Adler School Community Engagement and Institutes for Social Change
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.
Deadlines
This program will admit students on a rolling basis for Summer 2010. Applications with all required documentation should be sent as soon as possible.
All items should be sent, in a single package to:
The Undegraduate Diversity Scholars 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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