Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

Although this degree program satisfies the current academic and predegree
training and education requirements for the Licensed Clinical
Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential in the State of Illinois, and current
requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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. M.A.C. 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.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants to this program typically require:
• A baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an accredited
institution
• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all
undergraduate and graduate course work
• A designated major in Psychology or completion of the equivalent of
twelve semester credit hours in undergraduate psychology with
grades of no less than “C” or better in each course. These courses
should include general or introductory psychology, abnormal
psychology, research methods, and theories of personality.
Approved applicants will be invited to a personal interview as the final step
in the application process.
Degree Requirements (M.A.C. - Chicago Campus)
Successful completion of the following courses is required for this degree:
* 200 Professional Development Seminar I 1 cr.
* 201 Professional Development Seminar II 1 cr.
* 202 Community Service Practicum I 1 cr.
* 203 Community Service Practicum II 1 cr.
337 Group Psychotherapy 3 cr.
350 Community Psychology and Mental Health 3 cr.
* 402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 cr.
431 Child Guidance and Parenting 1 cr.
432 Child Guidance and Parenting Group Supervision 1 cr.
438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 cr.
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