M.A. in Psychology
Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention Concentration
- Online
- Full-Time, Part-Time
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time
The Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention concentration within our online M.A. Psychology program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge in suicide and cyberbullying. Students will discover how suicide impacts communities globally and how other countries attempt to prevent suicide. Particular consideration will be paid to the multiple forms of trauma and crises commonly presented in child and adolescent populations. Students will explore contemporary issues of how social media and cyberbullying influence suicide.
Required Courses (9 credits required):
MP 541: Trauma and Crisis Intervention (3 credit hours)
MP 546: Global Issues in Suicide (3 credit hours)
MP 557: Social Media and Cyberbullying (3 credit hours)
Graduates of the Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention program will be prepared to advance their careers in several areas, including:
- Social and community services
- Government
- Nonprofits
- International organizations
- Education
- Business
- Health care
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Social Media and Cyberbullying
This contemporary course will analyze the role of social media on cyberbullying and self-harm behaviors. Students will explore systemwide approaches to bullying prevention including the Olweus model. Bystander behavior, gender-based bullying, and sexual orientation bullying will also be explored. Students will examine trends in social media globally to develop skills to manage cyberbullying in schools and communities.
Global Issues in Suicide
This course introduces students to the social, demographic, cultural, and biological mediators that impact suicidal risk. Students will demonstrate acquired knowledge of global perspectives, research, and program assessment. This course provides the foundational knowledge necessary for affecting organizational and community change to promote and engage in evidence-based prevention practices.
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c/o The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601
Application to the M.A. in Psychology program is open to any person who has earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements. Students applying to the M.A. in Psychology program must submit the following:
Admissions Operations
c/o The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601
Application to the M.A. in Psychology program is open to any person who has earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements. Students applying to the M.A. in Psychology program must submit the following:
- Application
- Application Fee: $50
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Students should ensure their resume properly highlights two or more years of post-Baccalaureate work experience.
- Essay – Please answer the following question within three double-spaced, typed pages (approximately 500-750 words). Essay must specifically address the program/specialization for which you are applying.
- Psychology is a vast discipline with many career options. In an essay format, please describe:
- Why you chose this particular program/specialization. Cite specific experiences and examples.
- Why it is important to you to study this discipline at a school that emphasizes cultural awareness, competence, and understanding of diversity (see our Commitment to Diversity Statement).
- Your professional career goals as they relate to this specialization.
- Why you believe this program will assist you in reaching these goals.
- Psychology is a vast discipline with many career options. In an essay format, please describe:
- Official College/University Transcripts
- Students must submit official transcripts from all schools where degrees have been earned. The Chicago School requires that all schools be regionally accredited higher education institutions. Official transcripts may be sent directly from the institution or with your application for admission as long as they are official, sealed, and signed across the envelope flap when they arrive.
The Chicago School is dedicated to keep our professional degree programs accessible to anyone regardless of financial status. In addition to the scholarships that may be available, our Financial Aid Department will help provide you with information to determine what financial arrangements are right for you.