The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 2011. To learn more about WSCUC, please see their contact information below. Click here to view our Statement of Accreditation Status.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
1080 Marina Village Parkway
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Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 748-9001
Fax: (510) 748-9797
Reaffirmation of Accreditation Preparation 2016
Institutional Report – Spring 2016
The Chicago School began preparing for this report the day the Commission Action Status Letter was received in 2011. There were nine components in the Institutional Report linked to four WSCUC Standards and 39 Criteria for Review (CFRs). The components address themes of continuous improvement, capacity of an institution, and educational effectiveness.
The Institutional Report (self-study) describes The Chicago School’s accreditation history, including the most recent team report and Commission action letters; a self-review of the Standards and CFRs in the context of The Chicago School’s capacity and infrastructure, strengths, weaknesses, priorities, and plans for achieving compliance with the Standards and institutional improvement. To review the report, please click here.
Offsite Accreditation Review – Fall 2016
On October 4, 2016, The Chicago School had its Offsite Review. The Offsite Review was conducted by a team who reviewed the Institutional Report and accompanying documents. The institution is evaluated on its compliance with the Standards during the one day review which includes a video conference with The Chicago School’s representatives. The evaluation team shared impressions, issues for follow-up including additional questions and documents for review at the onsite visit. The team commended the institution for its accomplishments and practices. The team also identified six lines of inquiry that may be pursued during the Accreditation visit. It was recommended that the accreditation visit proceed as scheduled in March 2017.
Onsite Accreditation Review – Spring 2017
In Spring 2017, the Site Team visited the D.C., Anaheim, Chicago, and Los Angeles campuses to meet with The Chicago School representatives to follow-up on preliminary findings of the Offsite review concerning both compliance and improvement. The D.C. site visit occurred on February 6, 2017. The Anaheim site visit occurred on February 23, 2017. The Chicago site visit occurred on March 2-3, 2017. For highlights of these campus site visits, please click here. Finally, the Los Angeles site visit occurred on March 21-23, 2017. At the conclusion of the onsite review, the Team provided six commendations and five recommendations. The final team report for of the evaluation team was presented to the CEO in May, 2017. An institutional written response to the Team Report was forwarded to the Commission panel along with the team report and confidential recommendation.
WSCUC Panel Review 2017
On June 22, 2017, representatives from The Chicago School met with the Commission to discuss the outcome of our reaffirmation process that ended March 2017, with the Los Angeles Campus Site Visit. The Commission voted to receive the team report, reaffirm our accreditation status for 10 years, and requested an interim report in Spring, 2022, to address the team’s recommendations. You can read the WSCUC letter to The Chicago School here.
Interim Report to WSCUC 2022
As part of our reaffirmation, a required Interim Report was submitted in Spring 2022. You can read the report to WSCUC here.
Student Outcomes and Achievement
Integrating theory, professional practice, and innovation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology provides an excellent education for careers in psychology and related behavioral and health sciences. The school is committed to service and embraces the diverse communities of our society.
The mission guides the implementation of the Institutional Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes. Our institutional learning outcomes for students completing our degree programs are:
- Professional Practice: Graduates will be able to demonstrate attainment in the areas of competency (as reflected in knowledge, skills and attitudes) required by their area of education and training. Examples include evaluation, intervention, consultation, teaching, and supervision.
- Diversity: Graduates will respect the value and dignity of individuals and groups across all cultural contexts, and advocate for inclusion and equity. They will demonstrate intercultural competence in domestic and international contexts with people who have ideas, beliefs, worldviews, experiences, and behaviors that are different from their own.
- Professional Behavior: Graduates will be able to demonstrate by their values, beliefs and behaviors adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards in their personal and professional lives.
- Scholarship: Graduates will be able to integrate scientific research and theory, as broadly defined, to enhance their scholarly and professional endeavors.
Program Learning Outcomes
To view each program’s learning outcomes, please visit the Programs of Study in the Academic Catalog.
Accreditation
Accredited Programs
| University/Program | Campus | Accrediting Agency | Initial or Reaffirmation* | Latest | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | All | WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). More information about WSCUC is available here | 2011* | 2017 | 2027 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | Anaheim | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA accreditation is available here | 2021 | 2021 | 2031 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | Chicago | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA accreditation is available here | 2014* | 2017 | 2023 |
| M.A. Counseling Psychology | Chicago | Master in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC). More information about MPCAC accreditation is available here. | 2018 | 2018 | 2028 |
| M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis | Chicago | Association for Behavior Analysis-International (ABAI). More information about ABAI accreditation is available here. | 2019 | 2019 | 2024 |
| M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Chicago | Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here. | 2020 | 2020 | 2028 |
| Psy.D. School Psychology | Chicago | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA is available here | 2020 | 2020 | 2025 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | D.C. | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA is available here | 2015 | 2015 | 2024 |
| M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | D.C. | Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here | 2018 | 2018 | 2026 |
| M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Online | Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here | 2018 | 2018 | 2026 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | LA | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA accreditation is available here. | 2018 | 2018 | 2028 |
| M.A. Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy | LA, Anaheim, San Diego | Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). More information about COAMFTE accreditation is available here. | 2022 | 2022 | 2028 |
| M.S. Clinical Psychopharmacology | Online | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA accreditation is available here. | 2021 | 2021 | 2024 |
| M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis | Online | Association for Behavior Analysis-International (ABAI). More information about ABAI accreditation is available here. | 2022 | 2022 | 2024 |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | XULA | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA is available here | 2019 | 2019 | 2024 |
Approved Programs
| University/Program | Campus | Approval Agency | Initial or Renewal* | Latest | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate ABA PhD Applied Behavior Analysis PhD Psychology – ABA Specialization | All | The listed degrees/programs include the Association for Behavior Analysis International’s Verified Course Sequence (4th and 5th editions). More information about ABAI VCS can be found here. Information about the BACB® is available here. | 2014* | 2021 | Renewed Annually |
| Ed.S. School Psychology | Chicago | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). More information about NASP is available here | 2010 | 2016 | 2022 |
| B.A. Psychology, Addiction Studies Minor | LA | California Consortium of Addictions Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). More information about CCAPP is available here. | 2019 | 2019 | 2022 |
Programs Seeking or Preparing to Seek Accreditation
| University/Program | Campus | Agency Seeking Accreditation | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | Online, LA | Council on Education for Public Health. More information about CEPH accreditation is available here | Applicant Status. |
| M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Dallas | Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here. | While not currently accredited by The Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the program utilizes the CACREP Standards as core learning outcomes. |
| Psy.D. Clinical Psychology | Dallas | American Psychological Association (APA). More information about APA is available here. | Seeking accreditation on contingency. |
| Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision | Online | Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). More information about CACREP accreditation is available here. | While not currently accredited by The Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the program utilizes the CACREP Standards as core learning outcomes. |
| E.D. S. School Psychology | San Diego | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is seeking initial institutional approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This approval would allow TCSPP to sponsor educator preparation programs in California. Interested parties are invited to submit comments that may help to inform the Commission of substantive issues regarding this institution. Comments should be submitted to the Commission at [email protected]. Please note that comments should specify the party’s relationship to the Institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates, other- please specify). All identifying information will remain confidential. |
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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Affiliations and Recognitions
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is a community within TCS Education System, an integrated, nonprofit system that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, student success, and community impact.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also an active member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, which has recognized the school for its distinguished service and outstanding contributions to cultural diversity.
This page was last updated November 2022.