Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

or certification. Rather, this program is designed to teach students how to
practically apply psychology to the field of law enforcement. A number of
courses are team taught, combining experts from both fields of study.
The Program consists of 33 credit hours divided into 10 core courses plus
a thesis course. All core textbooks are provided for each course, and courses
are generally taught in the evenings and on weekends. Students who choose
to take two courses per semester can complete the degree program in two
years. Individuals who have successfully completed the ten week School of
Police Staff and Command course at Northwestern University, or the Chicago
Police Executive Development Program will be granted 3 credit hours toward
this degree by having the thesis requirement waived.
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
Approved applicants will be invited to a personal interview as the final step
in the application process.
Degree Requirements
The following core and advanced courses are required for this degree. All
required courses are three credits.
402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 cr.
750 Police Psychology 3 cr.
751 Psychology of Police Organizations 3 cr.
752 Assessment Issues in Police Psychology 3 cr.
753 Psychology of Critical Incidents and Trauma 3 cr.
754 Psychology of Evil and Criminal Behavior 3 cr.
755 Psychology of Terrorism 3 cr.
756 Social and Community Psychology 3 cr.
757 Psychology of Leadership 3 cr.
758 Tactical and Field Psychology 3 cr.
759 Thesis and Portfolio Development 3 cr.
Total Credit Hours: 33
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