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RESOURCES FOR prospective students

As an Adler student, you will connect with a community of like-minded thinkers driven to challenge convention and lead systems change.

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Why Adler

At Adler University, education is about global impact. Students don’t just study systems. They transform them. Explore counseling, psychology, and health graduate programs designed to drive change.

What sets Adler apart

At Adler University, graduate degrees are built on community engagement and applied experience, preparing future leaders to drive meaningful change.

Across Chicago and Vancouver, and through a vibrant online community, students study in purpose-driven master’s and doctoral programs shaped by expert faculty, strengthened by personalized support, and enriched with real-world opportunities.

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Research that moves ideas forward

Engage in graduate research that reflects your passions and drives impact, exploring topics from mental health to social policy to systems transformation with guidance from expert faculty mentors. 

Curious where your research could go? Start by getting to know the faculty who make it possible.

Meet Our Faculty
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Career development + practicums

Education at Adler moves beyond theory into practice. Practicums, internships, and community partnerships provide pathways for students to deepen expertise, apply knowledge in complex settings, and cultivate influential professional networks.

When you graduate from Adler, you are prepared to lead with confidence across sectors and systems.

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Navigate your next steps

Find everything you need to explore programs, understand requirements, and start your Adler journey.

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“Professors do more than teach in this program, they offer us a safe space to make mistakes, ask real questions, and express our fears and hopes in order to be prepared for our future careers.”

– Allegra Socki
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

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Admissions Support, every step of the way

Ask any Adler student about their admissions experience, and they are guaranteed to say that connecting with an advisor was a huge help. Book a phone call with an admissions advisor today and set your application up for success.

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