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Every Adler program is created not only with specific milestones, relevant coursework, and expected outcomes, but also with the flexibility and creativity to help you think outside of the box to help solve today’s major challenges faced by individuals and communities. With that in mind, you will graduate with real-world knowledge and experience to pursue your goal of creating a more just society and drive change.

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Vancouver | Master’s

Applied Psychology (Master of)

The Master of Applied Psychology program prepares socially responsible professionals with the core competences in applied research, business, and community applications.

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Counselling Psychology (M.A.)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counselling Psychology program prepares community mental health counsellors to be socially responsible practitioners in Canada’s public and private sectors. Students gain a strong foundation in counselling theories and methods and are trained to be self-reflexive, ethically aware clinicians.

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Counselling Psychology (Master of)

The Master of Counselling Psychology program offers a non-thesis option that prepares community mental health counsellors to be socially responsible practitioners based primarily in Canada’s public and private sectors. Students gain a strong foundation in counselling theories and methods and are trained to be self-reflexive, ethically aware clinicians.

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Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy (Master of)

The Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy program prepares students to work as counsellors, art therapists, and educators in a leading-edge field that combines the arts and psychology to improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Our unique degree offering trains graduates to be socially responsible practitioners who work with both words and images to treat individuals facing trauma, stress, and other life transitions in a wide range of settings.

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Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration (M.A.)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration program prepares students with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and their families across a wide range of settings. Students gain a strong foundation in counselling theories and methods and are trained to be self-reflexive, ethically aware, and socially responsible clinicians.

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Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration (Master of)

The Master of Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration program offers a non-thesis option that prepares students with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and their families in a wide range of settings. Students gain a strong foundation in counselling theories and methods and are trained to be self-reflexive, ethically aware, and socially responsible clinicians.

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Industrial and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)

The Industrial and Organizational Psychology programs offer thesis and non-thesis options that prepare students to foster workplaces that encourage leadership, innovation, and wellbeing. With organizations increasingly seeking out human behavior experts to improve business performance, specialists in this rapidly growing field are reshaping the 21st-century workplace. Our program prepares socially responsible specialists in industrial and organizational psychology to work in a wide variety of professional settings.

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Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Master of)

The Master of Industrial and Organizational Psychology offers a non-thesis option that prepares students to foster workplaces that encourage leadership, innovation, and wellbeing. With organizations increasingly seeking out human behavior experts to improve business performance, specialists in this rapidly growing field are reshaping the 21st-century workplace. Our program prepares socially responsible specialists in industrial and organizational psychology to work in a wide variety of professional settings.

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Public Policy and Administration (Master of)

The Master of Public Policy and Administration program prepares graduates to head government and community efforts that advance a more just society. Our program trains students to create positive social change through policy and administration. Our program prepares students with the skills, knowledge, and experience for a range of management and consultant positions in Canada’s government and non-profit sectors.

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Vancouver | Doctorate

Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology program prepares students to be professional clinicians who empower individuals and address acute and chronic social justice issues that plague our society. Graduates are prepared to work with diverse populations, including children, adults, seniors, those with developmental disabilities, and the severely and chronically mentally ill.

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Chicago | Master’s

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares socially responsible clinicians to provide culturally sensitive therapeutic services in a wide range of clinical settings. Students train with faculty who are experienced counseling professionals and social justice activists. Our graduates are empowered and equipped to be agents of change for individuals, families, groups, communities, and society.

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online (M.A.)

The online modality of the Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares socially responsible clinicians to provide culturally sensitive therapeutic services in a wide range of clinical settings. Students train with faculty who are experienced counseling professionals and social justice activists. Our graduates are empowered and equipped to be agents of change for individuals, families, groups, communities, and society.

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Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (M.A.)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program prepares socially responsible clinicians to improve quality of life for individuals who face physical, developmental, and emotional challenges. Trained to confront systemic barriers and increase opportunities for inclusion, our graduates are well equipped to empower populations such as the elderly, veterans, and people with disabilities in a wide range of settings.

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Counseling: Art Therapy (M.A.)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling: Art Therapy program prepares socially responsible counselors to use the creative process to improve individuals’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing with a focus on treating some of society’s most marginalized populations. Students learn how to model, demonstrate, and teach coping skills through counseling and art therapy to people facing trauma, stress, behavioral, neurological and other concerns.

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Couple and Family Therapy (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy program prepares marriage and family therapists to serve families, couples, youth, and individuals through socially responsible practice. Our innovative program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), facilitating portability of licensure and expanding employment opportunities.

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Forensic Mental Health Leadership (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Leadership program prepares individuals to become socially responsible leaders, consultants and agents for change in forensic mental health and related public safety fields. Students in this program will gain new skills and strategies to use research-driven data to address the social issues, shifting cultural landscapes, increased public scrutiny, and the growing demand for increased accountability and transparency from the communities and stakeholders they serve.

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Public Policy and Administration (Master of)

Become a leader and advocate for social justice at all levels of public service with Adler University’s Master of Public Policy and Administration degree. Channel your passion for improving your community by addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as income inequality, insecure housing, and environmental threats.

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Sport & Human Performance (M.S.)

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport and Health Performance program combines coaching and counseling skills with evidence-based theories of human performance not only on the playing field, but in a socially responsible manner in the real world. Graduates are trained to work with individuals from a range of age and ability within sport and non-sport settings, and are eligible to pursue the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

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Chicago | Doctorate

Art Therapy (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Art Therapy program prepares researchers, educators, and scholars to train the next generation of clinical art therapists—and use human creative expression as a powerful catalyst for change. Taught by renowned experts, our curriculum emphasizes the potential of art therapy as a socially responsible practice to address some of today’s most pressing issues.

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Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program trains clinical psychologists to become socially responsible clinicians who empower individuals and strengthen communities around the globe. Our nationally recognized program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), and prepares students to promote health among society’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations.

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Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.)

The CACREP-accredited Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision program prepares students to become expert clinicians, academics, or professional consultants in a unique program guided by themes of freedom and liberation. Our program develops empathetic, compassionate, and socially responsible leaders to promote humanistic scholarship and practice.

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Couple and Family Therapy (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy is the only campus-based program in Illinois that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Our program prepares recent graduates of clinical master degree programs and experienced clinicians to be advanced socially responsible practitioners in couple, marriage, and family therapy as well as leaders in research, teaching, and advocacy.

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Chicago | Certificates

Certificate in Sex Therapy

The Certificate in Sex Therapy prepares socially responsible clinicians with core knowledge of human sexuality and sex therapy training that meets the highest standards in the field, including an ethical consciousness and cultural competence.

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Online | Master’s

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online (M.A.)

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Industrial and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)

The online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology trains students in one of psychology’s fastest-growing specialties. We prepare socially responsible I/O professionals with insight, innovation, and direction to address today’s complex organizational issues of workplace diversity and inclusiveness, employee performance, change management, workplace safety, organizational culture, team building, and more.

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M.A. in Psychology (M.A.)

The online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology program trains socially responsible leaders to take the next step in their careers or branch into a terminal degree across a wide range of fields and disciplines. This innovative degree prepares professionals to be visionaries in their chosen field, using cutting-edge psychological insights and data-driven analysis to shape dynamic workplaces and environments to fuel human potential.

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Military Psychology (M.A.)

Drawing on Alfred Adler’s longtime expertise in military psychology and education, Adler University’s fully online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology: Specialization in Military Psychology trains students to become socially responsible mental health professionals with specialized knowledge of military psychology. Graduates are equipped to work with the distinct needs and trauma experienced by military personnel, retirees, veterans, and their families.

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Organizational Leadership (M.A.)

The online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program trains students to influence and revitalize domestic and international organizations as a scholar, practitioner, and entrepreneur with a socially responsible focus. Students develop skills in research, data, and analytics to help make informed, strategic, and ethical decisions for both an organization and its societal initiatives.

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Online | Doctorate

Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Ph.D.)

The online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology trains students to be forward-thinking, socially responsible organizational experts who draw on scientific research to gain a deeper understanding of motivation and how to maximize human potential. Our graduates bring expertise in psychology, decision making, leadership, statistics, and research methods to workplaces, offering fiscally and ethically guided recommendations to shape culture and drive performance.

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Organizational Leadership (Ph.D.)

The online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Organizational Leadership program trains students to be socially conscious scholar-practitioners who can make an immediate impact on organizational and system transformation as well as drive innovation across commercial, public, and social contexts. Graduates of our program are equipped to excel as leaders and change agents in a wide variety of settings, from academia and the nonprofit sector, to business, industry and government.

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Online | Certificates

Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling

This certificate program is designed to provide education and training in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) disorders. Specifically, coursework provides education in the theories, techniques, and core functions of substance abuse counseling, focusing on evidence-based research and best practice standards from a social justice standpoint. Specialized practicum experience complements coursework.

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Online | Bachelor's

Vancouver Faculty

Chicago Faculty

Online Faculty

Marianne Cabrera, Ph.D.
Program Director, Organizational Leadership
Donna DiMatteo-Gibson, Ph.D.
M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Michelle Dennis, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Leadership and Applied Psychology
Tricia Mazurowski, Ph.D.
Program Director,
M.A. in Psychology
J.D. Halbert, Ph.D.
M.A. in Psychology
M.A. in Psychology: Specialization in Military Psychology
Eddie Gordon, Ph.D.
Interim Program Director,
Master of Public Administration, Online Campus
Joseph E. Troiani, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.), Founding Director of Military Psychology

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Chicago Library

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Social Justice Practicum

A unique and proven program designed to give students real-world experience throughout their time at Adler University, the Social Justice Practicum is a required internship. Every student submits their area of civic-minded interest. After which, they are matched to a specific and aligned community outreach site where they will work 8 to 10 hours per week.

It’s time to roll your sleeves up.

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I would recommend this program to anyone interested in gaining the most up-to-date knowledge in public policy and administration.

MISTY BROWN, Adler University Graduate

This program was a perfect fit for my career goals. The professors are excellent and experienced, and the small class sizes gives students individualized attention with a unique and challenging curriculum.

JENNIFER BONINO, Adler University Graduate

The support from the faculty, the social justice focus, and the wide variety and value of the experiences that Adler offers truly sets it apart from other programs.

LUKAS COTTINGHAM, Adler University Graduate

The lessons I learned at Adler University are that it takes strength, resiliency and dedication to build a socially responsible counselor and prepare them to help others and break barriers to fight for inclusion.

TIFFANY R. GUNN, Adler University Graduate

87%

graduation rate for the 2019-2020 academic year, including 86% of ethnic minority students

90%

of alumni who responded to our survey reported being employed within a year of graduation

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Influencing policy: Adler student seeks to impact two City of Chicago programs

The first is to find ways to expand awareness and access to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The second, advocate for continuing funding of a program that aids new mothers and improves maternal and infant health outcomes.

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Dr. Neal Rubin to receive award from APA’s Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology

“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition and in turn hope to do justice to this award by continuing to advocate for human rights and dignity in our field and in our global society.”

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VA to honor Adler military psychology graduate for research on homeless veterans

“What I hope the decision-makers at the VA consider in my findings are the factors that influence readmission rates,” Naiomi Rivera-Rivera said.

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