Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology TCS - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Chicago Campus, USA

The Chicago School’s Master of Arts Counseling Psychology program uses a scientist-practitioner approach to develop knowledge in foundational principles of psychology and counseling. You will learn to assess, understand, diagnose, treat, and advocate for clients with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional issues in a range of mental health settings.

In this clinical training program, you will train in the most updated, evidence-based practice to work effectively with individuals, couples, families, communities, and systems. The counseling psychology masters program’s core faculty are clinical psychologists who use their expertise to educate and train students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and awareness to practice as health service providers at the master’s level. Guided by this experienced faculty, you will cover a wide range of topics including:

• Existential-humanistic psychotherapy.
• Addiction evaluation and treatment.
• Family therapy.
• Ethics in practice.
• Professional guidelines.
• Diversity and cultural issues.

You will participate in an internship and a practicum, which will allow you to earn crucial field experience outside the classroom as well.

This counseling psychology degree is excellent for students who have a degree in psychology, but it has also proven successful for those who are pivoting careers and want to understand the “why” behind the individuals they seek to help.

Areas of concentration include:

• Latinx Mental Health.
• Child & Adolescent Therapy.
• Treatment of Addiction Disorders.
• Health Psychology.
• Trauma & Crisis Intervention.
• Marriage & Family Therapy.

What distinguishes The Chicago School’s Masters in Counseling Psychology program?

• Students acquire both the foundations of psychology and clinical counseling skills to become proficient practitioners able to work with diverse populations.
• Multicultural education and practice are integrated throughout the curriculum.
• The blended option is convenient for working professionals, allowing them to combine the majority of online coursework with intensive weekend instruction on campus.