Chicago School of Professional Psychology - International Psychology Online
Why you should consider this program
This pioneer program prepares students to respond to global needs in immigration, trauma services, entrepreneurship, environmental advocacy, and consultation. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) has a unique educational model, developing engaged practitioners – learning through community service and active participation to apply their skills and knowledge in new and powerful ways to serve the greater good.
Having completed their Peace Corps service, Coverdell Fellows will be uniquely prepared to discuss cultural differences, global perspectives, international needs, and commitment to service. They will find the MA IP program as a continuation of the path on which they embarked when they joined Peace Corps, and a launching pad for their professional careers in psychology.
The MA IP
is a 36 credit-hour online program consisting of core courses totaling 27 credits (including a Capstone Project and International Field Experience course), and 9 credits of concentration courses. Full-time students complete the MA IP program in 2 years.
Benefits for Coverdell Fellows
| Tuition/fees for Complete Program | Value of Coverdell Fellowship | Net cost * | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In state | $ 44,366 | $ 4,057 | $ 40,309 |
| Out of state | $ 44,366 | $ 4,057 | $ 40,309 |
Where the cost savings value of the Coverdell Fellowship comes from
Coverdell Fellows are provided a 10% tuition scholarship reducing the cost of tuition for the program. Fellows are also offered a waiver of the application fee ($50).
Fellowships awarded per year (average)
10
Other benefits or opportunities
Coverdell
Fellows are also eligible to apply for university-wide graduate assistantships
and other federal work study positions across our campuses in Chicago, DC, LA,
and Online. Please see Fellowships and Scholarships.
Application fee waived?
YesInternship
TCSPP will work with Coverdell Fellows to support completion of their required internship through a variety of strategies and opportunities. Students will be able to explore a variety of options such as community assistantships, community-based research projects, or service learning, all of which are coordinated through our Office of Community Partnerships.
Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows will complete an on- the - ground internship working with undeserved populations in the US. TCSPP will work with students to support their completion of the required internship through a variety of strategies and opportunities. Students will be able to explore a variety of options such as community assistantships, community-based research projects, or service learning, all of which are coordinated and supervised.
Internship opportunities will be available in Chicago, Washington
DC, Los Angeles, Houston, Harlingen, TX. Fellows will also have the opportunity
to work remotely conducting research. The MA IP Program Lead and TCPP Director
of Community Partnerships will work with each student to provide a suitable
internship match, and will identify the specific project, the number of service
hours and the method of evaluation of the internship program. The link provided
below offers a comprehensive understanding of the work of the TCSPP Community
Partnerships Office.
https://my.thechicagoschool.edu/community/campusresources/chicago/communitypartnerships/Pages/default.aspx
Coverdell Fellows may complete their US based internship after successful conclusion of the Field Experience course, developing their area of interest through earlier coursework, and integrating learning from the Field Experience into their internship project. The MA IP program will work with Fellows to develop a project that meets their interests and supports an underserved population. Project examples include direct volunteer service with children at Erie House or Sue Duncan Children’s Center in Chicago, or the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights (which has offices in Chicago, Washington DC, Harlingen TX, New York NY, and Houston, TX). Students who wish to do so may opt to complete their internship projects prior to their Field Experience course, and will be supported with the same opportunities.
Jobs for program alumni
The MA IP program was launched Fall 2014 and the first cohort graduated Fall 2016. We currently do not have Fellows enrolled in the MA IP program.Other details
Program length
2 years
Application requirements
Requirements (admissions requirements and process):
- Bachelor’s degree (Arts or Sciences) from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Official College/University Transcripts
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 or higher recommended
- Work experience recommended
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Two Page Personal Statement/Essay answering the following: How will your personal and professional accomplishments, academic background, and experience to date, contribute to your success in this Program? How will the successful completion of this Program support your professional career goals?
Admissions process
Requirements (admissions requirements and process):
- Bachelor’s degree (Arts or Sciences) from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Official College/University Transcripts
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 or higher recommended
- Work experience recommended
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Two Page Personal Statement/Essay answering the following: How will your personal and professional accomplishments, academic background, and experience to date, contribute to your success in this Program? How will the successful completion of this Program support your professional career goals?
Program begins
Rolling, online students are not required to be on campus for the program start. They only in-person requirement is the International Field Experience. *Dates may fluctuate each year.
Non-traditional options
- Online degree program
Year Coverdell Fellows partnership started
2016