The nation’s oldest and largest psychology school: coming soon to the nation’s capital

*Pending formal approval from our accrediting bodies.

In August 2010, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology will welcome students to its newest campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. Few cities or metropolitan areas are better matches for our long-held commitment to working within multicultural communities or to addressing the needs of underserved populations. As we await formal approval from our accrediting bodies, work is well underway to adapt our high-quality degree programs and hands-on learning experiences—hallmarks of a Chicago School education—to the unique opportunities that Washington has available.

Located just three blocks from the White House, at the center of the political and governmental action, our newest campus will provide students easy access to the many historical and cultural riches that our capital city has to offer—from national monuments and museums to eclectic dining and shopping to prominent organizations and agencies that can provide unparalleled real-world experiences for the psychology-professional-in-training.

Like those enrolled at our other campuses, Washington D.C. students will learn from distinguished faculty members whose teaching credentials reach far beyond research and theory. All are active practitioners and leaders in their fields of expertise, bringing a wealth of first-hand understanding, perspective, and insight to the classroom. Integrally engaged in the community around them, faculty will immerse students in dynamic learning communities that include an unsurpassed level of hands-on skill building.

The Washington Metropolitan area is served by a robust public transit system, which facilitates travel within the area as well as to and from neighboring areas such as Baltimore and the suburban areas of Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware.

Graduate Psychology Programs To Be Offered in Washington, D.C.:

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Our Clinical Psychology doctorate program in Washington is based on a practitioner/scholar model of training, which focuses on providing students with a broad knowledge of scientific and theoretical clinical psychology principles they can apply to a variety of clinical disorders in the diverse populations they will encounter in their professional practices. D.C. Doctoral students will choose from concentrations in Child and Adolescent Psychology, Forensic Psychology, International/Multicultural Psychology, and General Clinical Psychology.

M.A. in Counseling Psychology

Students enrolled in our Counseling Psychology program will gain the knowledge and develop the skills they need to become outstanding mental health counselors. Graduates of will work in a variety of settings including hospitals, substance abuse programs, private practices, and other fields. They may help individuals and families overcome mental health challenges and emotional issues that prevent them from living life to the fullest. While they may work with a wide range of clinical populations, including those with severe or chronic mental illness, more typical cases involve clients who are strolling with common problems such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues or personal crises.

M.A. in Forensic Psychology

Students in the Forensic Psychology program will learn to apply the art and science of psychology within the legal system and related fields. Graduates may work with individuals residing in correctional institutions, psychiatric facilities, or community-based agencies, or they may work with the court system, the federal criminal justice and security systems or victimized or traumatized populations.