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Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology - Professional Counselor Licensure Track TCS - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Anaheim Campus TCS - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Anaheim Campus, USA

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USD 39533

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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89

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Chicago School’s M.A. in Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track program provides students with a strong foundation in the art and science of counseling theory and techniques within the legal system and related fields.

Many graduates conduct assessments and provide psychotherapy to at-risk or victimized populations or individuals. The program prepares students for the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) and state licensure in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (LPC and LCPC).

Guided by practitioner faculty, M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track students will cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Understanding the criminal personality
  • Terrorism/counter-terrorism
  • Crime prevention through risk assessment
  • Mental health law
  • Trial consultation
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Trauma and crisis intervention
  • Community liaison work with legal, law enforcement, and social service agencies
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

May 2025, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    89 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    39533

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 50

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    26000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

     

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Global Impact Scholarship
    Global Partners Scholarship
    Local Advantage Scholarship
    Global Impact Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (or international equivalent) at admission
    Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled
    Application: Automatic (no separate application required)

    Global Partners Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Enrolled at or employed by an institution that has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Chicago School
    Must maintain good academic standing
    Application: Must self-identify or notify an admissions counselor; automatic consideration

    Local Advantage Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Currently studying at or completed a degree at a U.S. institution
    Must provide evidence of prior U.S. study
    Must maintain good academic standing
    Application: Automatic (evidence submitted during application)

    General Notes:
    Scholarships cannot be combined with other institutional awards
    Awards are applied automatically after tuition is charged
    Award details included in admission decision and I-20
    Global Impact Scholarship Amount: 15% tuition discount per term
    Global Partners Scholarship Amount: 20% tuition discount per term
    Local Advantage Scholarship Amount: 25% tuition discount per term

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