The Adler School of Professional Psychology

Adjustments and Cancellations

The Office of Financial Aid reserves the right to modify a student’s financial aid award at any time during the academic year. The following circumstances could lead to an adjustment or cancellation of financial aid awards:

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  The student receives additional funding not listed on their Institutional Application such as private scholarships, vocational rehabilitation assistance, veterans benefits, employee tuition assistance, fellowships, etc.
  
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  The student participates in the Federal Work Study program, and their projected earnings for a term exceed their financial aid budget allowance. The student will be required to either work fewer hours or have a portion of their loan monies returned to the Department of Education.
  
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  The student fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
  
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  If the amount of Direct Stafford Loans the student has been awarded is projected to exceed their lifetime aggregate limit, their award will be modified to ensure the student does not exceed this limit.
  
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  During any term that the student is not enrolled at least half-time, they will be ineligible to receive financial aid and their award for the term will be canceled.
  
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  If a student withdraws from all classes or drops below half-time enrollment, during the 100% or 50% drop period, all financial aid funds are returned.
  
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  If a financial aid recipient finds it necessary to withdraw from all classes after the 50% drop period, the Office of Financial Aid, as well as the student, may be required to return part or all federal financial aid funds. The Adler School is required to determine the earned and unearned portions of Title IV aid as of the date the Office of Financial aid is notified through a completed and signed Request for Student Withdrawal form available through the Office of the Registrar.
  
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  Up through the 60% point in each payment period or period of enrollment, a prorated schedule is used to determine the amount of Title IV funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal. After the 60% point in the period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Title IV funds he or she was scheduled to receive during the period.
  

Financial Aid - Vancouver Campus

StudentAid BC Information for Students

StudentAid BC was created to help eligible students with the costs of post- secondary studies at colleges, universities, university colleges, institutes, and private training institutions. It is a needs-based program, which exists to supplement, not replace, funds available to students through work, savings/assets, and family resources/income. A basic principle of StudentAid BC is that the primary responsibility for the funding of post-secondary education rests with students and their immediate families.

The StudentAid BC Program is a joint program between the federal and provincial government.

The application form for StudentAid BC is a one-stop process to apply for two kinds of funding: loans and grants. These include:

Loans

Canada Student Loans

This loan is subsidized by the federal government. It is issued in the form of a Schedule 1, also known as a certificate of eligibility.

Interest will be paid by the federal government while you are attending school full time.

Maximum assistance is 60 per cent of total funding, up to $210 per week of study.

You must be enrolled in at least 60 percent (40 percent for students with permanent disabilities) of a full-time course load.

Repayment will begin six months after your studies end.

Information is also available online at http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/learning/canada_student_loan/index.shtml.

British Columbia Student Loans

This loan is subsidized by the provincial government. It is issued in the form of a master B.C. student loan agreement.

Interest will be paid by the provincial government while you are attending school full time.

Repayment will begin six months after your studies end.

Maximum funding limits - weekly

2012/2013 Weekly Maximums

If you have dependent children, you can receive up to $510 per week in combined loan and grant funding.

If you do not have dependent children, you can receive up to $320 per week of full-time study.

The total amount you receive is determined by the length of your study period.

Grants

Canada Study Grant for Students with Dependents (CSG)

CSG funding is for students with dependents (includes children or other wholly dependent relatives, but does not include your spouse).

The CSG is not 'additional' assistance. The weekly program maximum of $510 per week of study applies.

Students with one or two dependents may be eligible to receive up to $40 in Grant funding for each week of study. Students with three or more dependents may be eligible to receive up to $60 in Grant funding for each week of study.

Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities (CSG-PD)

The Canada Study Grant program for students with permanent disabilities is designed to help students overcome educational barriers that they may have due to their permanent disability. Only students with permanent disabilities creating barriers to post-secondary education are eligible to receive non- repayable Grant (for up to $8,000 per program year) to purchase adaptive equipment and support services to help access public or private post-secondary institutions.

CSG-PD funding can be used for (if these services are not provided by your school):

Sign language interpretation;

Specialized tutoring services (for disability-related learning barriers);

Note-takers;

Readers;

Attendant care (while at school);

Specialized transportation (e.g. handyDART to and from institution only);

Alternate formats (e.g. large or Braille print, talking textbooks);

Technical or recording equipment, including Braille, talking calculator, and tape recorders;

Computers and other adaptive technical aids and software;

Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a Learning Disability Assessment up to $1,200 (if the assessment meets ministry criteria)

To be eligible for reimbursement, students must require the assessment for further accommodation at the school they are attending.

Canada Access Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities (CAG-PD)

This program assists students with permanent disabilities in both full-time and part-time programs with a grant of up to $2,000 per program year. The $2,000 will be applied before any other funding to reduce the assessed need for full-time students. For part-time students, the grant will be awarded before part-time loans.

To qualify automatically, students must have applied and been approved for the British Columbia Student Assistance Program or for the Part-Time studies program and have:

Previously received a Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities; or

Previously been approved to study at a 40% reduced course load for BCSAP through the Appeal Process - Appendix 6: Appeal Request.

International Students - Vancouver Campus

International students attending the Vancouver campus are not eligible for Canadian Federal or Provincial student loans. However, international students are eligible to work off campus through the Canada and Immigration (CIC) off campus work permit program. For more information about this program, please visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp.

Programs of Study – Chicago Campus

The Adler School is committed to serving both traditional and nontraditional students. A number of degree programs, certificates, and concentrations can be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. Because of the demands required for students seeking graduate education and training in professional psychology, it is strongly recommended that students enroll full-time in order to focus the necessary time and attention to their studies and clinical training. Degree programs and concentrations are offered in the following areas:

Master of Arts (M.A.) in:

Counseling Psychology

Counseling Psychology (Online/Hybrid Format)

Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy

Counseling Psychology: Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling

Counseling Psychology: Specialization in Sport and Health Psychology

Counseling Psychology: Specialization in Forensic Psychology

Counseling and Organizational Psychology

Gerontological Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy

Police Psychology

Criminology (Online)

Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Online)

Certificate Programs in:

Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy

Clinical Neuropsychology

Marriage and Family Therapy

Substance Abuse Counseling

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

Tracks offered (Psy.D. Program)

Military Psychology

Child and Adolescent Psychology

Concentrations offered (Psy.D. program):

Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy

Art Therapy

Clinical Neuropsychology

Marriage and Family Therapy

Organizational Development

Primary Care Psychology

Traumatic Stress Psychology

Substance Abuse

M.A. in Counseling Psychology – Chicago Campus

The Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology (MAC) prepares students to be knowledgeable in foundational theories and methods of counseling. The program offers traditional graduate degree training coupled with an emphasis on the education and training in socially responsible practice. This comprehensive program can be completed in a 2 year period as a full-time student including summer semesters. Graduates of the program are well prepared for a wide variety of mental health positions in human service agencies and organizations in both the public and private sectors. Graduates are eligible to apply for licensing as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Illinois. Although this degree program satisfies the current academic and pre-degree training and education requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in the State of Illinois, students should be aware licensure requirements in some states may require them to take courses beyond those currently required by the Adler School. Students should consult state boards and licensure requirements in other jurisdictions and plan their curriculum accordingly. Applicants should check credentialing requirements in the jurisdiction in which they intend to practice following graduation. Links to state credentialing boards can be found on the website of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) at http://www.nbcc.org.

The MAC program has received National Certified Counselor Credentialing by the National Board of Certified Counselors. This provides students with the opportunity to apply for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential and to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE) before graduation. Upon degree completion, students can submit their passing NCE scores to the state board toward the fulfillment of state licensing requirements. It should be noted that not all states require the NCE. Students are strongly encouraged to check state exam requirements before taking the NCE.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants to this program are required to have:

A baccalaureate degree earned from a college or university regionally accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or an equivalent degree from an international college or university.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate course work. Exceptions may be made for applicants who demonstrate improved academic performance or academic ability in other ways.

The equivalent of 9 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of “C” or better. These courses need to include general or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and research methods or statistics. Equivalent coursework in other social sciences may also be considered. All prerequisites should be completed by the end of a student’s first semester at Adler School.

Approved applicants will be invited in for a personal interview as the final step in the application process.

Degree Requirements

Successful completion of the following courses is required for this degree:

PCO-210 Professional Development Seminar 0 cr.

PCO-211 Community Service Seminar I 1 cr.

PCO-212 Community Service Seminar II 1 cr.

PCO-213 Community Service Practicum I 1 cr.

PCO-214 Community Service Practicum II 1 cr.

PCO-337 Group Psychotherapy 3 cr.

PCO-350 Community Psychology 3 cr.

PCO-402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 cr.

PCO-433 Parent Education: Adlerian Theory and Interventions 2 cr.

PCO-438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 cr.

MAC-472 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy I 3 cr.

MAC-473 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy II 3 cr.

PCO-497 Research Methods 3 cr.

MAC-502 M.A. Practicum Seminar I 2 cr.

MAC-503 M.A. Practicum Seminar II 2 cr.

MAC-505 Professional Development, Issues, and Ethics 3 cr.

MAC-506 M.A. Practicum I 1 cr.

MAC-507 M.A. Practicum II 1 cr.

MAC-516 Individual Appraisal for Counselors in Practice 3 cr.

PCO-520 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 cr.

PCO-569 Lifestyle and Career Development 3 cr.

PCO-623 Life Span Development 3 cr.

PCO-647 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health and
Dysfunction for Counselors 3 cr.

MAF-662 Models of Couple and Family Counseling 3 cr.

MAC-679 Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities 3 cr.

MAC-995 Masters Clinical Qualifying Examination 0 cr.

Elective 3 cr.

Total Credit Hours: 60


Elective Course Options

CES-436 Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Aspects of Addictions

CES-437 Treatment of Addictive Disorders

MAC-599 Special Topics in Counseling

MAF-653 Introduction to Sex Therapy

PCO-699 Using Art in Treatment

Curriculum Sequence

YEAR ONE

Fall Term

PCO-210 Professional Development Seminar 0 cr.

PCO-350 Community Psychology 3 cr.

MAC-505 Professional Development, Issues, and Ethics 3 cr.

PCO-520 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 cr.

PCO-623 Life Span Development 3 cr.

Term Credits = 12


Spring Term

PCO-211 Community Service Seminar I 1 cr.

PCO-213 Community Service Practicum I 1 cr.

PCO-337 Group Psychotherapy 3 cr.

MAC-472 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy I 3 cr.

PCO-647 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health and Dysfunction

for Counselors 3 cr.

MAC-679 Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities 3 cr.

Term Credits = 14


Summer Term

PCO-212 Community Service Seminar II 1 cr.

PCO-214 Community Service Practicum II 1 cr.

PCO-402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 cr.

MAC-473 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy II 3 cr.

Term Credits = 8

YEAR TWO

Fall Term

MAC-502 M.A. Practicum Seminar I 2 cr.

MAC-506 M.A. Practicum I 1 cr.

PCO-497 Research Methods 3 cr.

MAC 516 Appraisal of Individual Counselors in Practice 3 cr.

PCO-569 Lifestyle and Career Development 3 cr.

Term Credits = 12


Spring Term

MAC-503 M.A. Practicum Seminar II 2 cr.

MAC-507 M.A. Practicum II 1 cr.

MAF-662 Overview of Marriage and Family Models 3 cr.

MAC-995 MAC Comprehensive Examination 0 cr.

Term Credits = 6


Summer Term

PCO-438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 cr.

PCO-433 Parent Education: Adlerian Theory and Interventions 2 cr.

Term Credits = 5

Elective (can be taken anytime in Year Two) 3 cr.

Total Credit Hours = 60

Graduation Requirements

1. Satisfactory completion of all required credit hours, including all required courses.

2. Satisfactory completion of 700 minimum hours of practicum.

3. Satisfactory completion of at least 200 hours of community service practicum.

4. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and no more than two grades or six credit hours
of “C” or “C+”.

5. Successful completion of the MAC Comprehensive Examination.

6. Submission of completed Graduation Application and full payment of all outstanding tuition and fees.

7. Faculty approval for graduation and recommendation to the Board of Trustees for the conferral

of the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.

Practicum

Please see “M.A. Programs – Practicum Requirements” section for details regarding practicum requirements for all M.A. degree programs.

Qualifying Examination

The examination allows for an assessment of the expected core student learning outcomes for students who complete the master’s in counseling program. These outcomes are:

1. Ability to demonstrate mastery knowledge in the core counseling competencies

2. Ability to demonstrate clinical skills for entry level counseling practice at the master’s level.

3. Ability to conceptualize from an Adlerian and an additional theoretical perspective while writing an
effective treatment plan.

4. Ability to recognize ethical, legal, and multicultural issues.

Qualifying Exam format and description can be found in the MACQE Manual.

M.A. in Counseling Psychology - Online/Hybrid Format

This Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology (online/hybrid) is designed to provide students with an online/hybrid format for studying a foundation in theories and methods of counseling psychology with hands-on, practical, supervised training in counseling psychology techniques. The program offers the best features of a traditional graduate degree level training program coupled with Adler School’s emphasis on the education and training in socially responsible practice using an online/hybrid format.

This comprehensive graduate program is designed for working professionals and is delivered on a part-time basis. Blended courses offer an online and a campus residence experience. Graduates of the program are well prepared for a wide variety of community mental health positions in human service agencies and organizations in both the public and private sectors.

This degree program exceeds the academic and pre-degree training and education requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Illinois. While this degree program satisfies the current academic and pre-degree training and education requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in the State of Illinois, students should be aware that licensure requirements in some states may require them to take courses beyond those currently required by the Adler School. Students should consult state boards and licensure requirements in other jurisdictions and plan their curriculum accordingly. Applicants should check credentialing requirements in the jurisdiction in which they intend to practice following graduation. Links to state and provincial credentialing boards can be found on the website of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards at http://www.asppb.org.

This program is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a participant in the Graduate Student Application program (www.nbcc.org). It provides eligible students with the opportunity to apply for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential and to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Upon graduation, students can submit their pass scores to The Illinois Department of Professional Regulations (IDPR) in fulfillment of state licensure requirements.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants to this program are required to have:

A baccalaureate degree earned from a college or university regionally accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or an equivalent degree from an international college or university.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate course work. Exceptions may be made for applicants who demonstrate improved academic performance or academic ability in other ways.

The equivalent of 9 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of “C” or better. These courses need to include general or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and research methods or statistics. Equivalent coursework in other social sciences may also be considered. All prerequisites need to be completed by the end of a student’s first semester at Adler School. Students entering in the January semester should refer to the Adler School website (www.adler.edu) for the most up-to-date prerequisite requirements.

Approved applicants will need to complete either an in-person or telephone interview as the final step in the application process.

Degree Requirements

The following courses are required to be successfully completed in order to obtain the degree. The staggered format of these online/ blended courses allows for a certain degree of fluidity in the duration and timings of offerings throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor in order to determine the optimal course sequence for them to satisfy prerequisites requirements and prepare for practicum placement.

The program is designed for part-time delivery and can be completed in either three or four years. Students can take two or more courses per semester so that they can achieve a desired work-life balance. Blended courses require a mandatory residence component. Residence time occurs at the Chicago campus three times per year on designated weekends (one or two intensive days) in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

* MAC-208 Professional Development Seminar 3 cr.

* PCO-337 Group Psychotherapy 3 cr.

PCO-350 Community Psychology 3 cr.

PCO-402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 cr.

PCO-438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 cr.

* PCO-472 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy 3 cr.

PCO-497 Research Methods 3 cr.

MAC-505 Professional Development, Issues and Ethics 3 cr.

* MAC-510 Preparation for Counseling Practice 3 cr.

* MAC-516 Individual Appraisal for Counselors in Practice 3 cr.

PCO-520 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 cr.

* MAC-537 M.A. Practicum & Seminar I 3 cr.

* MAC-538 M.A. Practicum & Seminar II 3 cr.

* PCO-569 Lifestyle & Career Development 3 cr.

PCO-623 Life Span Development 3 cr.

PCO-647 Biopsychosocial Basis of Health & Dysfunction for Counselors 3 cr.

* MAF-662 Overview of Marriage & Family Therapy Models 3 cr.

PCO-671 Structural & Systemic Bases of Health & Dysfunction 3 cr.

MAC-679 Counseling Multicultural & Marginalized Communities 3 cr.

* MAC-906 Community Engagement Project & Capstone 3 cr.

MAC-995 Master of Arts Qualifying Examination (MAQE) 0 cr.

Total Credit Hours: 60

* = Course requires a residency component.