2017-2018 Catalog Addendum
Adler University
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ONLINE CAMPUS
17 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312.662.4000
Email:
adler.edu
PURPOSE OF ADDENDUM: PROGRAM ADDITION
ONLINE CAMPUS
MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (MAAP) is a nonclinical degree program designed to prepare socially responsible professionals and leaders to devise practical solutions to complex problems within a multitude of public and private sector employment settings. The program incorporates Adler’s social justice mission, emphasizing inclusiveness and culturally competent practices that prepare passionate agents of change to meet the ever evolving needs of dynamic workplace settings and thriving diverse communities. Students will master core competencies in socially responsible practice, applied research, business and community applications, and varied skills for leadership, program management, and global communication.
Experienced faculty members will guide students through a rigorous curriculum that focuses on building academic knowledge and developing professional skills. Students will apply real world problem solving and develop solutions which apply the principles of Applied Psychology and demonstrate a commitment to social justice within a wide variety of environments. Students will also complete a Thesis or Capstone Project that will reflect the culmination of their learning and training experiences within the program and will serve to advance their preparation to contribute to the field.
Graduates of this program will use the knowledge they have gained to implement effective solutions, resolve practical problems, improve the experience of individuals and groups, and participate in their field of interest within a diverse global community. Program graduates will be poised to practice and lead within diverse fields and occupations such as Business and Industry, Government and Nongovernmental Organizations, Nonprofit Systems, Public and Behavioral Healthcare Systems, Human Resource Management, Sports Psychology, Addictions, Family and Domestic Violence, Veterans Affairs, Public Safety and Emergency Management Systems, and non-clinical Youth and Older Adult Services.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this degree program, graduates will be able to:
- Analyze principles and theories that impact individuals, systems and groups within diverse global communities.
- Evaluate ethical standards in a variety of environments and social systems as they relate to practical problem-solving within the practice of applied psychology.
- Devise evidence-based qualitative and quantitative research strategies that are responsive to diverse system needs within the field of applied psychology.
- Advance cultural competence by evaluating dynamic problems of human experience and proposing socially responsible solutions.
- Provide critical analysis of local and global systems within the professional practice of applied psychology.
Degree Requirements
Core Courses (21 Credits)
PSYC-500 History & Systems for Applied Psychology3 cr.
PSYC-501 Ethics & Socially Responsible Practice for Applied Psychology 3 cr.
INDS-502 Statistics 3 cr.
INDS-503 Research Methods3 cr.
PSYC-505 Diversity & Individual Differences3 cr.
PSYC-506 Adlerian Psychology: Community Applications3 cr.
PSYC-509 Cognitive, Affective, and Biological Bases of Behavior3 cr.
Social Justice Practicum (2 Credits)
SJP-515Social Justice Practicum I0.5 cr.
SJP-516Social Justice Practicum II0.5 cr.
SJP-517Social Justice Practicum III0.5 cr.
SJP-518Social Justice Practicum IV0.5 cr.
Elective Coursework (9 credits)
GSS-520: Theories of Gender and Sexuality3 credits
GSS-521: Social and Cultural Evolution of Gender and Sexuality3 credits
GSS-522: Social Justice, Gender, Sexuality, and the Law3 credits
MAMP-500: Survey of Military Psychology3 cr.
MAMP-501: Operational Psychology for the Military3 cr.
MAMP-502: Mental Health Law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice3 cr.
MAMP-503: The Psychology of Conflict and Operations Other Than War3 cr.
MAMP-504: Ethics, Morality, and Social Justice in the Military3 cr.
MAMP-505: War, Trauma, Grief, Death, and Loss3 cr.
MAMP-506: Psychological Resilience and Positive Psychology3 cr.
MAMP-508: Culture and Diversity in the Military3 cr.
MAMP-509: Department of Defense and the VA Healthcare System3 cr.
MAMP-510: Substance Abuse in the Military3 cr.
MAMP-511: Social Services and Behavioral Healthcare to Veterans, Retirees, Military, and Their Families 3 cr.
MIO-502: Organizational Theory3 cr.
MIO-504: Organizational Development and Change3 cr.
MIO-507: Consumer and Employee Attitudes3 cr.
MIO-509: Group Dynamics3 cr.
MIO-510: Executive Coaching3 cr.
MIO-511: Training: Theory, Design, and Evaluation3 cr.
MIO-512: Talent Selection and Recruitment3 cr.
MIO-517: Talent Management3 cr.
MIO-518: Consulting Skills3 cr.
MIO-519: Performance Management3 cr.
OR student may select from courses available in the Nonprofit Management, Media and Communications, or Criminology degree programs. All elective course selections will need to be approved by an academic advisor.
Thesis or Capstone Coursework (3 Credits)
MAAP-511 MA Capstone 3 cr.
PSYC-512 MA Thesis - 1-3 cr. (may be repeated multiple times for credit; minimum of 3 credit hours of thesis are required).
Total Credit Hours Required: 35
Emphasis in Gender and Sexuality Studies
The emphasis in Gender and Sexuality Studies highlights the significant influence and impact of gender and sexuality within culture and society. This emphasis explores how systemic and structural power and inequality impact individuals and groups based on gender and sexuality. This emphasis will look closely at issues specific to gender and sexual minorities. Further, it will consider theories of gender, sexuality, and intersectionality. In addition, students will study the influence of media, law, and policy on gender and sexuality, and the evolution of these intertwined elements.
Emphasis Objectives
- Analyze experiences, perspectives, and events through the lens of gender and sexuality theories
- Articulate the impact of cultural and societal influences on gender and sexual minorities.
Emphasis Course Requirements
Students completing the Emphasis in Gender and Sexuality Studies must complete the following three (3) courses for their Elective Coursework requirements.
GSS-520: Theories of Gender and Sexuality
GSS-521: Social and Cultural Evolution of Gender and Sexuality
GSS-522: Social Justice, Gender, Sexuality, and the Law
Graduation Requirements
1. Satisfactory completion of all required credit hours, including all required courses.
2. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
3. Completion of application for graduation and full payment of any outstanding tuition or other fees.
4. Faculty approval for graduation and recommendation to the Board of Trustees for the conferral of the Master of Arts in Applied Psychology.
Social Justice Practicum
The Social Justice Practicum (SJP) is a first-year, non-clinical and non-discipline specific experiential practicum that begins in the second course period of the student’s program. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to utilize collective power and social justice strategies to build a more equitable society.
The SJP is designed to help students learn how to work alongside different communities as agents of social change; and serves as the catalyst for students to realize and understand their own strengths and responsibility to contribute to social equity.
The SJP unites our academic institution and larger communities, which is an anchor of student learning at Adler University. This experiential learning process includes attending monthly workshops to explore civics, intersectionality, and community organizing and completing a practicum at community-based organizations to work on projects that will strengthen the social justice missions of our community partner members.
All students must complete the SJP before advancing onto any clinical or discipline specific training, respective of the program in which they are enrolled. SJP requirements include: 1) completion of a minimum of 200 hours at an approved SJP site, 2) completion of online modules and 3) a formal SJP presentation at the Social Justice Symposium, and 4) students must receive a grade of “Pass” for the mid-term and final evaluation to receive credit for completing the SJP. The SJP may not be waived and no life credit is admissible to meet this requirement.
PSYC 500: History & Systems for Applied Psychology
Number of Credits: 3
Course Description:
This course will focus on the conceptual origins and evolution of modern ideas in applied psychology with an emphasis on historical and contemporary viewpoints that have influenced and shaped accepted models and systems within the field. Students will examine major theories, frameworks, and historical influences in relation to the current practice of applied psychology. This course will include a consideration of the early philosophers and the modern integration of theory and applied research. Students will evaluate the social, cultural, political, and scientific contexts that fostered the origins and development of applied psychology and analyze multifaceted issues related to the development of the discipline.
PSYC 501: Ethics & Socially Responsible Practice for Applied Psychology
Number of Credits: 3
Course Description:
This course focuses on establishing and promoting ethical and socially responsible practice within the field of applied psychology. Students will evaluate human rights, welfare, and public health and safety of groups and individuals as these constructs relate to the practice of applied psychology. This course will prepare students to apply socially responsible practice and leadership approaches within a variety of environments and systems. Students will explore foundations and delivery systems for building effective and ethical organizations, groups, and systems. Students will also apply ethical strategies for problem solving, explore best practice models within social justice focused delivery systems, and evaluate the integration of ethical frameworks in communities and public and private sector systems.
INDS 502: Statistics
Number of Credits: 3
Pre-requisite Course: PSYC 500
Course Description:
This course prepares students to conduct statistical analyses using SPSS. Descriptive, inferential, and multivariate statistical techniques will be examined as they relate to decision making and problem solving in organizations and systems. This course will also include a consideration of the application of statistical methods within applied research that impacts socially responsible practice within organizations and systems.
INDS 503: Research Methods
Number of Credits: 3
Pre-requisite Course: PSYC 500
Course Description:
This course explores the fundamental concepts of social science research methodology within the field of applied psychology. Students will learn how to conduct literature reviews, establish and evaluate sampling methods and research designs, and recognize variables related to systems evaluation. Students will be exposed to philosophical concepts related to ethical and culturally relevant strategies for studying human behavior and will have the opportunity to critically evaluate research and provide recommendations for improvement within a variety of settings. This course also serves as the foundation for the Capstone Project. Students will identify a current or emerging social justice problem within the field of applied psychology, which will serve as their Capstone Project topic and begin their research as a part of this course. To support completion of the required Capstone Project, faculty advising will be provided within the course.
PSYC 505: Diversity & Individual Differences
Number of Credits: 3
Pre-requisite Course: PSYC 500
Course Description:
In this course, students will examine the value and nature of diversity and individual differences within groups, communities, and global environments in contemporary society. This course will explore the meaning and dimensions of diversity from an individual and systems perspective and the various contexts of diversity at the individual, group, domestic, organizational, and global level. Concepts such as power, privilege, individual and group identity, age, gender, sexual orientation, culture, race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, and health and ability status will be examined. This course will emphasize experiential and theoretical learning, including self-reflection and the exploration of personal identity, so that students may develop and apply culturally and socially responsive skills and attitudes within their personal and professional lives. Research, theoretical frameworks, and models for understanding diversity and identity will be presented throughout the course for personal and professional development and students will integrate diverse perspectives into their personal and professional practice as socially responsible practitioners within the field.
PSYC 506: Adlerian Psychology: Community Applications
Number of Credits: 3
Pre-requisite Course: PSYC 500
Course Description:
Adlerian Psychology takes an ecological approach to human functioning, focusing on health and wellness in the interaction between individuals and larger social systems. Dysfunction results from not having a well-developed sense of social interest and connectedness which leads to a misguided notion of place and withdrawal from effective functioning in work, social relations, and intimacy. This area of psychology is also primarilyconcerned with strength-based interventions and strategies that encourage collaboration across multiple systems and disciplines. In this course, students will explore the impact of Adlerian principles on quality of life for individuals, communities and systems within diverse global communities.
Students in this course will analyze contributions of Adlerian Psychology in a holistic system including social interest/community feeling, belonging, functioning horizontally versus vertically, collaboration, inclusion, shared responsibility, shared commitment, mutual respect, shared ownership and problem solving, and the role of phenomenology in the creation of individual and collective mental models. Students will explore theory and research on community applications of Adlerian Psychology as they address problems related to a range of pervasive social issues that impact the health and welfare of individuals, communities, and systems. This course will also include a consideration of intervention strategies that involve community needs assessment, program development and evaluation, community organizing, activism, fundraising, and policy analysis.
PSYC 509: Cognitive, Affective, and Biological Bases of Behavior
Number of Credits: 3
Pre-requisite Course: PSYC 500
Course Description:
TBD
SJP-515: Social Justice Practicum I
Number of Credits: 0.5
Course Description:
The Social Justice Practicum (SJP) is a first-year, non-clinical and non-discipline specific experiential practicum that begins in the Fall Term. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to utilize collective power and social justice strategies to build a more equitable society.
The SJP is designed to help students learn how to work alongside different communities as agents of social change; and serves as the catalyst for students to realize and understand their own strengths and responsibility to contribute to social equity.
The SJP unites our academic institution and larger communities, which is an anchor of student learning at Adler University. This experiential learning process includes attending monthly workshops to explore civics, intersectionality, and community organizing and completing a practicum at community-based organizations to work on projects that will strengthen the social justice missions of our community partner members.
All students must complete the SJP before advancing onto any clinical or discipline specific training, respective of the program in which they are enrolled. SJP requirements include: 1) completion of a minimum of 200 hours at an approved SJP site, 2) completion of online modules and 3) a formal SJP presentation at the Social Justice Symposium, and 4) students must receive a grade of “Pass” for the mid-term and final evaluation to receive credit for completing the SJP. The SJP may not be waived and no life credit is admissible to meet this requirement.
SJP-516: Social Justice Practicum II
Number of Credits: 0.5
Course Description:
The Social Justice Practicum (SJP) is a first-year, non-clinical and non-discipline specific experiential practicum that begins in the Fall Term. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to utilize collective power and social justice strategies to build a more equitable society.
The SJP is designed to help students learn how to work alongside different communities as agents of social change; and serves as the catalyst for students to realize and understand their own strengths and responsibility to contribute to social equity.
The SJP unites our academic institution and larger communities, which is an anchor of student learning at Adler University. This experiential learning process includes attending monthly workshops to explore civics, intersectionality, and community organizing and completing a practicum at community-based organizations to work on projects that will strengthen the social justice missions of our community partner members.
All students must complete the SJP before advancing onto any clinical or discipline specific training, respective of the program in which they are enrolled. SJP requirements include: 1) completion of a minimum of 200 hours at an approved SJP site, 2) completion of online modules and 3) a formal SJP presentation at the Social Justice Symposium, and 4) students must receive a grade of “Pass” for the mid-term and final evaluation to receive credit for completing the SJP. The SJP may not be waived and no life credit is admissible to meet this requirement.
SJP-517: Social Justice Practicum III
Number of Credits: 0.5
Course Description:
The Social Justice Practicum (SJP) is a first-year, non-clinical and non-discipline specific experiential practicum that begins in the Fall Term. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to utilize collective power and social justice strategies to build a more equitable society.
The SJP is designed to help students learn how to work alongside different communities as agents of social change; and serves as the catalyst for students to realize and understand their own strengths and responsibility to contribute to social equity.
The SJP unites our academic institution and larger communities, which is an anchor of student learning at Adler University. This experiential learning process includes attending monthly workshops to explore civics, intersectionality, and community organizing and completing a practicum at community-based organizations to work on projects that will strengthen the social justice missions of our community partner members.
All students must complete the SJP before advancing onto any clinical or discipline specific training, respective of the program in which they are enrolled. SJP requirements include: 1) completion of a minimum of 200 hours at an approved SJP site, 2) completion of online modules and 3) a formal SJP presentation at the Social Justice Symposium, and 4) students must receive a grade of “Pass” for the mid-term and final evaluation to receive credit for completing the SJP. The SJP may not be waived and no life credit is admissible to meet this requirement.