The Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychology program enables students to enhance their skills and advance their careers in psychology.
Experienced and knowledgeable faculty teach students about all the factors that impact children and teens, including:
Social influencers
Psychological factors
Biological causes
Framed with professionals in youth and family services in mind, students learn conflict resolution strategies that they can use in educational, clinical, and nonprofit environments. Students will partake in coursework that includes:
Psychopathology
Behavior disorders
Trauma
Crisis intervention
Evidence-based programs
Upon completion of the Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychology, graduates will be able to help children and adolescents suffering from the following issues:
Body image
Relationships
Peer pressure
Drugs and alcohol
Parental divorce or death
Sexuality
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 via this link https://www.wscuc.org.