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Doctoral Admissions

We are glad that you are considering our program for your doctoral training. We have a group of faculty, students, and staff dedicated to performing rigorous and meaningful research, and are always looking to add engaged new students to our community.

The Department of Psychology offers a course of study leading to a PhD in Psychology. Doctoral study typically spans five years and includes a common curriculum of eight courses with other requirements set by the student's area of specialization. In addition, each student will complete a trial research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor or advisors and complete a dissertation. Advisors are a critical component of students' experience in the doctoral program, providing guidance and collaboration in conducting research and academic advising. Students receive practical pedagogical experience, usually through completing five teaching assistantships. 

As you make a decision about where to attend graduate school, we encourage you to explore the five research area specializations and the research programs of the individual faculty in our department. The PhD program in Psychology is not a clinical or counseling training program, and the program does not offer online or part-time study. Enrolled students in the Division of Social Sciences receive a financial package that includes tuition, the graduate student fee, student health insurance, as well as a stipend for living expenses.

The Department of Psychology does not have a terminal Master’s degree program. However, the Division of the Social Sciences offers two Master’s degrees that may be of interest to prospective psychology students. The Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS) allows for a concentration in psychology. The MA in Computational Social Science provides the ability to tailor your coursework to your academic or professional interest.

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Combined M.S./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

The Psy.D. program in Clinical Psychology is a full-time, five-year program of study. All entering students must complete and pass a background check prior to admission. Accepted applicants will begin the program at the first year of the curriculum, as 1st year students. The first year of the curriculum includes coursework and clinical placement.  First-year students will be awarded the M.S. in Psychology degree upon successful completion of the required credit hours (typically in January of the 2nd year). Students who enter the program at the first-year level will complete a total of 124 credits, including credit hours for dissertation, clinical placement, and course work.  Students will take written and oral comprehensive exams following the third year of the curriculum, prior to applying for doctoral internship. The final, fifth year is a full-time doctoral internship for most students.

All requirements for the Psy.D. program, including the dissertation and doctoral internship, must be completed within seven years of enrollment in the program. This necessitates that students apply for doctoral internship no later than the fall of their sixth academic year.

Director, Clinical Training: Jen L. Lowry, Ph.D.

For more information contact: Traci Martino, M.S., Director, Program Operations   410-617-2175 [email protected]

*Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE Washington, DC  20002 Phone: (202) 336-5979 Email: [email protected] Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

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PhD in Counseling Psychology

Application deadline and contacts.

• For  application  related questions,  contact Graduate Enrollment Management .

Admission Requirements

• A Completed Application Form. You may submit your application form  online .
• Official Transcripts Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor’s degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts; we have them on record.  Transcripts must show an undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 and a graduate GPA of 3.5 .   In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted. Each program area gives meaningful consideration to the applicant's graduate GPA, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.
• Three Letters of Recommendation If you supply your recommender's email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters will be submitted directly through the online application system. We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature. 
• Why you are applying to the doctoral program in counseling psychology at Loyola
• Research and clinical experiences you have had that prepare you for scientist-practitioner training in counseling psychology
• Which faculty member you would most like to work with and why
• Your view or definition of social justice (We are more interested in learning how you view social justice than in knowing how your life experiences have influenced your view.)
• Resume A current resume that highlights your experiences, professional and research, should be included.
• Interview Our admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are done by invitation only. If invited to campus, an email will be sent with specific instructions prior to the interview.
• International Students Additional requirements for International applicants including English Language and Transcript & Credentials can be found on our  International Students page

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SOE Rankings 2024

Loyola earns top rankings for graduate education.

Chicago, IL - April 9, 2024 – Loyola University Chicago proudly announces that its School of Education (SOE) has achieved a significant milestone, climbing an impressive 26 positions to secure a coveted place among the top 100 institutions in the nation for graduate programs, according to the latest rankings by US News & World Report.  

This exciting news solidifies SOE's position as a leading educational institution, not only in Chicago but also in Illinois. Ranking third in Chicago, Loyola's School of Education has distinguished itself within the local education sphere, marking a noteworthy achievement in the competitive landscape dominated by national powerhouses like the University of Chicago and Northwestern University.  

"We are immensely proud of this significant growth in our rankings, which underscores the dedication and excellence of our faculty, staff, and students. This accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing educational equity, fostering impactful research, and serving our surrounding communities," said Markeda Newell, PhD, interim dean of the School of Education.       

Over the past five years, SOE has placed renewed emphasis on research, enhancing its academic standing and contributing to advancements in education. The SOE’s mission-driven research is in many areas including access to education, mental health resources, and civic engagement. Additionally, the school recently secured several multimillion-dollar grants, further bolstering its reputation as a hub for innovative and impactful research initiatives.  

By working hand in hand with our partners, we are better equipped to address complex issues such as youth mental health, educational disparities, and social justice. Pam Fenning, PhD

Pam Fenning, PhD, associate dean of research, emphasized the critical role of collaborative partnerships in addressing pressing educational challenges, stating , "Our research centers on appl ying our scholarship in close collaboration with community partners, including public and private schools, higher education institutions, and community organizations . By working hand in hand with our partners, we are better equipped to address complex issues such as youth mental health, educational disparities, and social justice."

The surge in rankings reflects SOE's focus on academic excellence and underscores its commitment to advancing equity in education and serving diverse communities' needs. As Interim Dean Newell noted, "In the School of Education, our collective efforts are grounded in our Jesuit heritage and our mission of 'knowledge in the service of humanity.' We are dedicated to advancing equity in education to promote social justice and empower individuals and communities.    

Moving forward, SOE remains committed to its mission of transformative education and impactful research, poised to continue its upward trajectory, and make a lasting difference in the field of education.  

For more information about Loyola University Chicago's School of Education, visit luc.edu/education .  

Teaching and Learning

Education and biology collaboration secures national science foundation funding.

Preparing high-quality secondary science and mathematics teachers

The program exposes future teachers to research and provides first-hand experience with the scientific process to enhance their preparedness and ability to effectively teach science in the classroom. The focus of this program is biodiversity in an urban setting.

School Psychology

Fostering a spirit of collaboration.

Amidst a national shortage of culturally and linguistically diverse school psychologists, Loyola School of Education faculty aim to alleviate the stressors of this shortage, felt by students and schools in three Illinois districts.

Loyola University Chicago Receives $3.5 Million to Lead Innovations in Civic Education

Creating an equitable, more just society

The School of Education has been awarded a five-year, $3.5 million grant from the Department of Education to launch Practicing Democracy in Communities (PDC), a groundbreaking initiative strengthening civic education for Chicago public school students in collaboration with diverse community partners.

Loyola's faculty, staff, and students are dedicated to  academic excellence .

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Financial Good Standing

At The Chicago School, a student is in financial good standing when they have no outstanding financial obligation to the institution. This means that all owed balances are paid in full, and/or the student is current on a valid Chicago School payment plan. 

Financial Aid

A student at The Chicago School may fund their academic studies either through self-pay or through using financial aid. Financial aid is money in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and/or student employment that is used to pay tuition, fees, housing, meals, and other school-related expenses. A course is eligible for financial aid only if it meets a degree requirement as published in the Academic Catalog.

The Office of Financial Aid’s policies and procedures are subject to change based on federal regulations and guidelines or interpretations thereof. Changes will be published. It is the student’s responsibility to remain informed of all changes. The Office of Financial Aid adheres to the guidelines of ethical conduct developed by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). The NASFAA Code of Conduct is posted on The Chicago School website . 

Determining Amount of Financial Aid

Total financial assistance from all sources cannot exceed the cost of attendance for the period in which an eligible student is enrolled. For Federal financial aid, the maximum eligibility for need-based aid is the difference between the cost of attendance and the federally-calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) obtained from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Federal financial aid includes but is not limited to Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Federal Work Study. Resources such as outside scholarships and loan programs such as the Direct PLUS Loan for parents or graduate students and other alternative student loans are forms of non-need-based aid and are calculated in conjunction with federal need-based aid. Non-need-based aid may impact a student’s eligibility for need-based aid.

The cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, and average costs of books, supplies, and living expenses. A student with unusual but necessary expenses, e.g., childcare or medical expenses not covered by insurance, may request an increase in the cost of attendance budget. Requests must be submitted in writing to the Office of Financial Aid and are reviewed individually. Supporting documentation must accompany these requests. Qualification for a cost of attendance budget increase does not guarantee additional financial aid.

Disbursement of Financial Aid

Each semester, a student who earns institutional aid from The Chicago School will have the award credited to their student account. Federal Direct Loan funds are typically transmitted to the school via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). A student not enrolled for the number of credit hours that were estimated at the time of financial aid packaging may have funds delayed due to the need to recalculate eligibility.

A student borrowing Federal Direct Loans for the first time at The Chicago School is required to complete an entrance counseling session prior to the release of funds. Loan entrance counseling is completed online . Refunds through direct deposit or checks are made available automatically to students within 14 calendar days of the credit occurring on the student’s account. Refund checks will be automatically mailed to a student at address on file with The Chicago School. Authorization to retain a credit balance on the student account is available through Financial Aid or Student Accounts. If a check is returned in the mail and a second mailing attempt is unsuccessful, the check will be voided and the funds returned to the lender.

AAS-N and VN: Payment Periods and Disbursement Procedure

Federal financial aid including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans will be disbursed to a student in two or more payments depending on the number of academic years required by the student’s academic program. 

For a VN student, the first payment period begins at the start of a program and ends at the halfway point of the academic year. For AAS-N students, the payment period begins at the beginning of each semester and ends at the end of each semester. A student must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in order to receive federal financial aid.

Maintaining and Re-establishing Financial Aid Eligibility

A student must maintain satisfactory academic progress per the  SAP    policy in order to maintain financial aid eligibility. A student who lost financial aid eligibility may be reinstated by improving their academic standing to meet the minimum SAP standards. 

Minimum Application Requirements

To be eligible for financial aid, the following requirements must be completed by the student.

• Complete the FAFSA. The Chicago School’s school code is B07022 .
• Review and approve financial aid on the Community Website .

A student borrowing loans at The Chicago School for the first time must also complete these requirements.

• Complete and e-sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN) .
• Complete Entrance Counseling .

A student or parents interested in a Direct PLUS Loan must complete an application and MPN. Additional information and requirements are available onlne .

Financial Aid Eligibility for Repeated Courses

A course repeated more than once neither qualifies for financial aid nor is counted in a student’s enrollment status when calculating credit hours to determine financial aid eligibility during a payment period. Typically, a student may be eligible to earn financial aid on a course for two attempts only.

A student who fails a course on the first attempt and passes it on the second attempt may be eligible to earn financial aid on a third attempt under the  Repeating a Course    policy. 

State-Specific Financial Aid Resources for Online Campus Students

For Washington State residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to student loans or the student loan servicer, please visit the Washington Student Achievement Council  website or contact the Student Loan Advocate .

Student Classification

To receive Federal financial aid or to defer student loan repayment, a student must be enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program at least half-time. Eligibility for institutional aid from The Chicago School generally requires fulltime enrollment. Enrollment requirements for other assistance programs such as outside scholarships and private student loans vary and are reviewed on an individual basis, where applicable. See the Student Classification policy for additional information.

Institutional Aid

Fellowships.

Fellowships are awarded to an eligible, full or half-time degree-seeking student based on the individual’s potential to meet the requirements of the fellowship being sought. A fellowship is posted directly to a student’s account. Fellowships cannot exceed a student’s cost of attendance as defined by Title IV regulations. Certain fellowships require the completion of an application and are awarded on a competitive basis. Fellowships can be terminated based on unsatisfactory performance in meeting the requirements of the fellowship and/or not maintaining Programmatic Good Standing    as defined by the student’s degree program. The school will not attempt to reclaim monies already credited to a student’s account; however, a student may be referred to the Academic Program Lead if a fellowship is discontinued due to unprofessional behavior.

A student who enrolled in the MS Clinical Psychopharmacology program in fall 2017 or after is eligible for the Fellowship in Clinical Psychopharmacology. This fellowship was created by The Chicago School to recognize students’ pursuit of new and innovative training in the fields of psychology and integrated health care. 

A student who receives outside fellowships will have those awards counted as part of their overall financial aid package. This may affect loan amounts, work study, and/or other financial aid eligibility.

The Chicago School allocates funds for grant aid to support students in degree completion. A limited number of institutional grants are available for students who meet certain requirements. To maintain grant eligibility, a student must remain in Good Standing   .

A student who enrolled in the Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program in spring 2015 or after will be eligible for the Clinical Psychology grant.

Additional information on grants is available from the Office of Admission at 1-800-721-8072.

Scholarships

Scholarships offered or administered by The Chicago School are based on merit and/or financial need for fulltime students. Scholarships cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance as defined by Title IV regulations.

Outside scholarships that are not based on merit or need will be counted as part of the overall financial aid package toward the cost of attendance. Outside assistance may affect loan amounts, work-study, and/or other financial aid eligibility.

Special Tuition Rates

The Chicago School offers special tuition rates to qualified students. Click here for more information .

Institutional Withdrawal

The Chicago School participates in Title IV programs including Federal Pell, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Work Study, and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG).

The Office of Financial Aid is required to recalculate financial aid eligibility for students who officially withdraw, who are unofficially withdrawn, or who are dismissed. A student who wishes to withdraw from the institution is required to notify their Student Support Counselor or complete the withdrawal form on the student portal. If a student does not officially withdraw and fails to register for the upcoming semester, the student will be unofficially withdrawn.

A student who receives Federal financial aid and who withdraws from the institution is subject to the Return of Title IV Funds policy. The amount of financial aid to be returned is based on the percentage of enrollment completed for the term/semester and the amount of financial assistance considered earned. The Chicago School and the student are both responsible to return unearned funds to the appropriate and applicable Title IV program(s) in the order of Direct Unsubsidized, Direct Subsidized, Parent or Graduate PLUS, PELL, and SEOG. It is recommended that a student who receives financial aid contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to withdrawing to determine if they will leave the school with a balance on their student account. If a balance is owed to the school, the student must contact the Office of Student Accounts to make payment arrangements.

When a student who receives Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from the institution during the payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student’s withdrawal date. This may result in the student owing a balance to the school.

A student’s withdrawal date is determined in accordance with the Withdrawal    policy.

Payment Plans and Tuition Reimbursements

The Chicago School offers three possible payment options to assist active students. The standard In-Term Payment Plan is designed for all students. Two additional options, Deferred Tuition Payment Plan and the Direct-Bill Payment Plan, are available for students who receive employer or third-party-based tuition reimbursement or assistance.

In-Term Payment Plan (Standard)

Available through the Office of Student Accounts, the In-Term Payment Plan allows a student to pay an outstanding tuition balance in up to four monthly installments per semester or two installments per term. All payment plans are scheduled with a due date on the 15th of each month. No service charges are applied for this payment plan option. A student who has not paid the full tuition or signed a payment plan by the end of the first week of classes will be assessed a late fee unless the unpaid balance is due to approved financial aid funds that have not posted to the student’s account. A late payment fee will be charged monthly until the balance is paid or until the payment plan is current. A registration hold will be placed on the account until the account is made current. A student who elects to reduce their student loans to an amount that does not cover the full tuition and fee balance is eligible for payment plans. All payment plans must be approved by the Office of Student Accounts.

An account is considered delinquent if the student has an outstanding balance for tuition or fee payments and is not participating in an approved payment plan. A student with a valid payment plan and no past due balance is considered in good standing once the first payment is received. The student will not be subject to a billing hold or assessed a late fee as long as the student continues making on-time payments on the payment plan. A student who is five days late in making a payment on the payment plan will be assessed a late fee and will have a hold placed on the account until the account balance is paid in full. If tuition is not paid in full by the next registration period, the student will not be permitted to register for the next term/semester.

The Tuition and Fee Schedule is posted on the school website .

Deferred Tuition Payment Plan

A student receiving employer-based tuition reimbursement may be eligible to participate in the Deferred Tuition Payment Plan. An eligible student must be in good financial standing with the school. This plan is for a student with a tuition reimbursement plan under which payment is dependent upon earning a grade or completion of a course.

The student is responsible for submitting the Deferred Tuition Payment Plan application each academic year in order to participate. The application requires a copy of the employer’s tuition reimbursement policy and a signed letter stipulating any restrictions and verifying the amount of the student’s reimbursement eligibility.

The balance due must be paid by the end of the second week of the next term/semester, regardless of whether the student has received the employer reimbursement or grades have been received. A registration hold and late fees will be issued to the student’s account if payment in full has not been made by the payment plan due date. Final grades for a term/semester in which a student has an outstanding financial balance will be withheld until the financial balance for the term/semester is paid.

The Office of Student Accounts will assist with necessary documentation required for employer or third party reimbursement.

While a student must submit the Deferred Tuition Payment Plan application no later than the last day of the first week of the term/semester, early submission is best. The Chicago School reserves the right to deny a student participation in the Deferred Tuition Payment Plan.

Direct Bill Payment Plan

A student who is eligible for partial or full tuition payment by a third-party source may apply for the Direct Bill Payment Plan. A Direct Bill Payment Plan is not contingent upon earning a grade and/or completion of a course and is payable directly to The Chicago School. A payment plan may be set up according to the employer policy.

Third-party billing sources include but are not limited to: an employer, scholarship foundation, government (such as AmeriCorps or Upward Mobility program) or military tuition assistance. A student must submit a payment voucher or letter that includes the name of the student and program, amount to be paid, payment method, and term/semester for which tuition is to be paid.

All vouchers or letters must be submitted to the Office of Student Accounts no later than the end of the first week of each term/semester. The student is responsible for establishing a secured payment method by the first week of the term/semester for the remaining balance not being paid by the third-party source.

Payments are due from the third-party source within 30 calendar days of invoicing or else a registration hold and a late fee will be applied to the student’s account. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received by the third party and that payment is submitted in a timely manner. Final grades for a term/semester in which a student has an outstanding financial balance will be withheld until the financial balance for the term/semester is paid.

Out of School Payment Plan

A former student no longer actively enrolled at The Chicago School, e.g., withdrawn, dismissed, or graduated, may owe a balance. If a balance remains on a student’s account, a final statement will be mailed. A student’s diploma will be released after the balance is paid in full. 

The former student may be eligible for an Out of School Payment Plan, but missed payments may result in cancellation of the payment plan and prevent the former student from future participation in this payment plan option. A service fee will be assessed if a payment plan is established.

If the balance is not paid in full, a payment plan is not set up within 90 days of the last date of attendance, or the former student is past due on a payment plan, the balance will be sent to a collection agency. The institution reserves the right to deny or cancel the payment plan option for any individual. 

Refund Policies

A course dropped during the Add/Drop period of the corresponding term/semester will be refunded 100% of tuition and course fees. A course dropped after the Add/Drop deadline will be subject to a partial refund of tuition only, according to the refund schedule below. Adding or dropping a course may change the student’s enrollment status, which could result in changes to financial aid eligibility.

Refund Schedule

The refund schedule week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. Contact the Office of Student Accounts with questions.

15-Week Semester

Drop/Withdrawal Refund Schedule

8-Week Term/Semester

Military refund policy.

U.S. Military personnel, U.S. Military Reservists, or National Guard members who are called into service and, as a result, are unable meet academic requirements prior to the completion of the term/semester will be entitled to receive a full refund of tuition and fees. This policy applies whether the call to service is voluntarily or involuntarily, but it does include active service for training. This same consideration may be available to spouses and dependents of active duty military personnel. A student who is drafted and must report for active duty during a term/semester is entitled to receive a full refund of tuition and fees. All refunds are subject to the presentation of official documentation. In the event a student receives any Title IV Federal Aid for education expenses, the institution will return those funds to the Department of Education. In those instances, if the student received funds in addition to those for tuition and fees, the student will be subject to the repayment of those funds. A student who volunteers for military service will be subject to the school’s standard Refund Schedule. 

Returning Unearned Tuition Assistance (TA) Funds

The Chicago School returns unearned TA funds on a proportional basis through at least the 60 percent portion of the term/semester for which the funds were awarded. TA funds are earned proportionally during a term/semester, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending school.

State-Specific Refund Policies

Tuition refunds for students who reside in Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, or Wisconsin will be issued in accordance with the policies required by the laws and regulations of those states. Tuition refunds for students enrolled in the AAS-N or VN program in Texas will be issued in accordance with regulations set forth by the Texas Workforce Commission.  However, if the school’s refund policy is more beneficial to those students, it will follow its refund policy and provide for refunds of tuition as provided in that policy.

Kansas Refund Policy

As required by the Kansas Board of Regents, the minimum refund that The Chicago School will pay to a Kansas student who withdraws or is terminated after completing only a portion of a course, program, or term within the applicable billing period is as follows:

• A refund due to a Kansas student will be based on the date of withdrawal or termination and paid within 60 days from the date of withdrawal or termination.
• This refund policy must be disclosed to students upon enrollment, and documentation verifying student refunds in accordance with this policy must be maintained.

Maryland Refund Policy

As required by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the minimum refund that The Chicago School will pay to a Maryland student who withdraws or is terminated after completing only a portion of a course, program, or term within the applicable billing period is as follows:

• A refund due to a Maryland student will be based on the date of withdrawal or termination and paid within 60 days from the date of withdrawal or termination.

New Mexico Refund Policy

Cooling off period. A student is entitled to a three day cooling off period after making an initial deposit or payment toward tuition and fees. During the cooling off period all payments shall be refunded. Evidence of personal appearance at the institution or deposit of a written statement of withdrawal for delivery by mail or other means shall be deemed as meeting the terms of the cooling off period.

Registration charges. A student may withdraw after beginning instruction or submitting lesson materials, effective upon appearance at the institution or deposit of a written statement of withdrawal for delivery by mail or other means. The Chicago School will retain, as registration charges, no more than $100 or 5% of tuition and fees, whichever is less. 

Tuition and fees. The Chicago School will retain tuition and fees earned and state gross receipts taxes at a pro-rata amount according to the following schedule:

Tuition/fee refunds must be made within 30 calendar days of the institution receiving written notice of a student’s withdrawal or of the institution terminating enrollment of the student, whichever is earlier.

Upon request by a student or the department, the institution shall provide an accounting for such amounts retained under this standard within five workdays.

Oregon Refund Policy

Courses dropped during the Add/Drop period will be refunded 100% of tuition and course fees.  Oregon students who withdraw from a course after the Add/Drop period are eligible for a partial refund through the middle week of the applicable term/semester.

Refunds are based on unused instructional time and are prorated on a weekly basis as detailed below.

Texas Refund Policy

Refund computations will be based on scheduled clock hours of class attendance through the last date of attendance. Leaves of absence and school holidays will not be counted as part of the scheduled class attendance.

• The last day of attendance, if the student is terminated by the School;
• The date of receipt of written notice from the student; or
• Ten school days following the last date of attendance.
• If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance, and if after expiration of the 72-hour cancellation privilege the student does not enter school, not more than $100 in nonrefundable administrative fees shall be retained by the School for the entire residence program or synchronous distance education course.
• If a student enters a residence program and withdraws or is otherwise terminated, the School may retain not more than $100 in nonrefundable administrative fees for the entire program. The minimum refund of the remaining tuition and fees will be the pro rata portion of tuition, fees, and other charges that the number of hours remaining in the portion of the course or program for which the student has been charged after the effective date of the termination bears to the total number of hours in the portion of the course or program for which the student has been charged, except that a student may not collect a refund if the student has completed 75% or more of the total number of hours in the portion of the program for which the student has been charged on the effective date of termination. (Simplified, the refund is based on the precise number of clock hours the student has paid for, but not yet used, at the point of termination, up to the 75% completion mark, after which no refund is due. Form PS-1040 provides the precise calculation.)
• A student who withdraws for a reason unrelated to the student’s academic status after the 75% completion mark and requests a grade at the time of withdrawal shall be given a grade of “WF” and permitted to re-enroll in the course or program during the 12-month period following the date the student withdrew without payment of additional tuition for that portion of the course or program.
• The student is not accepted by the school or cancels enrollment within cancellation timeframes;
• The student was solicited or enrolled by an unregistered representative;
• The student’s enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials of the school, or representations by the owner or representatives of the school;
• The student was solicited or admitted to an unapproved course of instruction;
• The school failed to establish that the admissions requirements were met for a student admitted to the program;
• Classes up to the entire program or course, if applicable, were taught by: (a) an instructor that was not approved, qualified, or for whom an application was not submitted properly for approval, as may be required for the course, or (b) a temporary instructor without proper notification to TWC;
• Class period(s) that had no instructor;
• The course of instruction is discontinued by the school, preventing the student from completing;
• The school moves to a location causing hardship for the student in completing training; and
• There are other program violations or deficiencies by the school.
• A full or partial refund may also be due in other circumstances of program deficiencies or violations of requirements for Career Schools and Colleges.

Wisconsin Refund Policy

A Wisconsin student enrolled in a program with the Online Campus will receive a full refund of all money paid if:

The student cancels enrollment within the three business day cancellation period under EAB 6.04;

The student accepted, was unqualified, and the school did not secure a disclaimer under EAB 9.04;

The school procured the student’s enrollment as the result of any false representations in the written materials used by the school or in oral representations made by or on behalf of the school.

Refunds will be made within 10 business days of cancellation. 

A Wisconsin student who withdraws or is dismissed after attending at least one class, but before completing 60% of the instruction in the current enrollment period, is entitled to a pro rata refund, as calculated below:

As part of this policy, the school may retain a one-time application fee of no more than $100.  The school will make every effort to refund prepaid amounts for books, supplies, and other charges.  A student will receive the refund within 40 days of the termination date.  If a student withdraws after completing 60% of the instruction, The Chicago School may refund a pro rata amount if the withdrawal is due to mitigating circumstances beyond the student’s control.  

Study Abroad and Field Experience Program Fees

The study abroad program fee for courses is 100% non-refundable past the Add/Drop deadline of the term I/semester, even if the study abroad course is scheduled to run in the second term of the semester, i.e. fall II, spring II, summer II. The field experience fee is 100% non-refundable after the student signs a program agreement with their academic department, regardless of when the student may drop the course or withdraw from the program.

Student Employment

Student Employment provides on and off-campus assistantship opportunities for students. Many of these positions are paid in part by financial aid funding. Other positions are funded fully by the school. Assistantship positions may involve working in an operations area such as academic affairs, admissions, or facilities or working for a faculty member within an academic department. Assistantships typically require 10 to 20 hours of work per week.

A student is hired based upon their abilities to meet the requirements of the assistantship for which they apply. A student may not work more than 20 hours per week. A student may hold more than one position on campus so long as their cumulative work hours do not exceed 20 hours per week. However, it is not encouraged that a student holds more than two positions at the school.

To apply for an assistantship position, a student must file an application with the department offering the assistantship. If hired, the student is required to log work hours in the human resources information system. It is expected that a student assistant will comport themselves in a manner consistent with the professional expectations of their degree program. Failure to meet the expectation of an assistantship and/or unprofessional comportment may result in referral to the student’s Academic Program Lead for further review.

Because fellowships and scholarships do not constitute employment, a student who has these forms of aid may hold an assistantship and work up to 20 hours per week.

Federal Work Study (FWS)

A student eligible for Federal financial aid may be paid for assistantship work through the FWS program. A student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (FAFSA)  and meet all qualifications set forth in the Federal Student Aid Handbook. The student must apply for FWS positions, which are not guaranteed.

At the beginning of each award year, a student applying for or already employed in a FWS position must submit a  Student Employment Eligibility Form  online to the Office of Financial Aid. If approved, the Student Employment Eligibility Form will confirm eligibility and indicate the specific dollar amount that can be earned within that academic year. Eligible first-time students using FWS must also complete new employee paperwork.

College Work Study (CWS)

A student who is not eligible for federal work study funding may be eligible to apply for a CWS assistantship. If hired, the student will be considered a part-time employee. Part-time employee’s earnings are subject to appropriate income tax regulations. An international student in F-1 or J-1 status is eligible to apply for any on campus position that does not require Federal Work Study eligibility. An international student sponsored in another visa status should consult with the visa sponsor regarding employment.

Assistantship Positions

Student assistantships include the following position types:

Teaching Assistantships

Faculty assistantships, professional assistantships, community assistantships.

Teaching Assistantship (TA) positions are affiliated with a degree program. The primary responsibilities of these positions include assisting faculty members in the delivery of a course through a variety of activities, such as grading papers, presenting in class, hosting discussion groups, answering student questions, distributing class materials, and so on.

A student must have completed the course or its equivalent prior to being eligible to apply for a teaching assistant position. The student should work with the degree program’s administration and human resources to apply for TA positions. TA positions are expected to work no more than ten (10) hours per week, but hours may vary based on the requirements of the course. TAs must coordinate their hours with the supervising faculty member.

Faculty Assistantships (FA) are positions designed to assist faculty members. In collaboration with Human Resources, FA’s are hired and supervised by program or administrative faculty members. The primary responsibilities of these positions include assisting faculty members in the management of their offices and duties through a variety of clerical (filing, scheduling, typing, photocopying, data entry) and focused research activities (collecting/summarizing articles, gathering information). Faculty Assistants are paid on an hourly basis. 

Research Assistantships

Research Assistantships are positions that may be affiliated with either a degree program or administrator in a nonacademic area of the school. In collaboration with Human Resources, Research Assistants are hired and supervised by the program faculty or administrator. The primary responsibilities of these positions include assisting faculty members in the design, execution, analysis, and dissemination of scholarly work.

Professional Assistantships are positions affiliated with the administrative areas of the institution. In collaboration with Human Resources, Professional Assistants are hired and supervised by administrators and staff employed by one of the school’s nonacademic departments or offices. The primary responsibilities for these positions include assisting in departmental operations through a variety of clerical (filing, scheduling, typing, photocopying, data entry), administrative (assist in managing the department or departmental projects), and focused research activities (collecting/summarizing articles, gathering information).

Community Assistantships are positions that support Community Service and Community-Based Research projects. In collaboration with Human Resources, Community Assistants are hired and supervised by faculty, administrators, or staff engaged in Community Service or Community-Based Research projects. For Community Service projects, a student works on designated assignments with partner agencies in the community. Common projects include working in literacy, mentorship, outreach, and other human service programs. Community-Based Research involves the generation of scholarship on topics important to the school’s partner agencies. Under faculty leadership, the student seeks to discover new knowledge in order to improve the health and well-being of people in the community. Common Community-Based Research projects include needs analyses, organizational assessments, program developments and evaluations, and critical reviews of literature.

Student Reimbursement

If a student is approved to spend money on behalf of the institution for school business, the reimbursement process will be managed through the student account. This process applies to reimbursements to students for all approved expenditures on behalf of a student organization, an academic or operations department, an approved professional development opportunity, or other entity.

A student who has received approval to spend money on behalf of the institution will coordinate with a representative of the approving entity (academic department, student organization, etc.) to complete the Student Reimbursement Form. Receipts for approved purchases must be presented with the request for reimbursement.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are due in full for all students before the last day of the first week of a new term/semester. This requirement will be waived if a student intends to use financial aid to pay tuition in full and has completed all financial aid paperwork required prior to the start of the term/semester. A student may reduce the amount of tuition due the first week of the term/semester by completing a payment plan agreement with Student Accounts prior to the start of the term/semester. Accounts with outstanding balances not covered by financial aid or a payment plan will be considered delinquent after the last day of the first week of each term/semester within a five-day grace period. A late payment fee will be charged each month the student is past due on a planned payment or the balance remains unpaid.

The Tuition and Fee Schedule for all programs is posted on the school website .

During any phase of an academic program, a student whose account is delinquent must make satisfactory arrangements for payment with Student Accounts. In accordance with the  Returning Students    policies, a former student who wishes to return to The Chicago School must first pay outstanding tuition and fees in full before applying for reentry or readmission.

The Chicago School reserves the right to prohibit student engagement in any of the following activities until tuition and fees are paid in full:

• Register for a subsequent term/semester
• Attend classes
• Begin or attend practicum or internship
• Work with faculty on a dissertation or thesis
• Defend a dissertation or thesis
• Have final grades posted for the term/semester in which a balance is owed.

If a student’s practicum or internship is affected by a delinquent account, the student must notify the site supervisor and meet with a representative of the Office of Placement and Training to develop a plan to ensure that all clinical and professional responsibilities are addressed.

A student who wishes to review The Chicago School’s Guaranty Bond may request to do so through the Chief Operating Officer.

Military Benefits

The Chicago School is authorized to award military benefits to eligible students. Information on the benefit programs available at the school is posted to the Community Website.

A qualified student is permitted to participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which they provide a certificate of eligibility for benefits under chapter 31 or chapter 33 and ending on the earlier of the following dates:

• The date on which payment from VA is made to the school.
• Ninety days after the date the school certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility. 

A qualified student facing delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or chapter 33 will not be penalized by the school. A student will not incur delayed disbursement-related late fees, will not be denied access to courses, libraries, or other institutional facilities, and will not be required to borrow additional funds to cover their financial obligations while awaiting disbursement from VA.

AAS-N and VN Programs

The AAS-N and VN programs total cost includes tuition, books, supplies, immunizations, physical examination, and two sets of scrubs. 

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2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Loyola university chicago, 2023-2024 catalog.

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

School and Academic Centers and Institutes

Undergraduate academic standards and regulations, arrupe academic standards and regulations, professional license disclosures, accreditation, applied social psychology (phd).

The PhD in Applied Social Psychology requires 60 credit hours of coursework, a master's thesis, internship in teaching or research, doctoral candidacy exam, and dissertation.

Coursework Requirements

Courses in Psychology Core must be completed with a grade of B or better to be applied to degree.

Electives may be selected from above courses, other graduate level Psychology courses, and graduate level coursework from other departments in the University ( eg Sociology, Counseling and Educational Psychology). Students are strongly encouraged to contact the Graduate Program Director for approval before registering.

Electives may also include independent, individualized readings ( PSYC 599 Directed Readings ) or research ( PSYC 598 Research ) courses with any willing faculty member.

All PhD students and students in thesis-based Master's degree programs must successfully complete UNIV 370 Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarship or other approved coursework in responsible conduct of research as part of the degree requirements. It is strongly recommended that students complete this two-day training before beginning the dissertation/thesis stage of the program.

Doctoral Candidacy Examination

The Doctoral Candidacy Exam is broken down into two components. In order to be a successful applied social psychologist, there are two domains within which a student must develop expertise: the application of theory to applied questions, and the use of methodology and statistics in empirical inquiry. Consequently, the Candidacy Exam in Applied Social Psychology has two components that correspond to these two critical domains: Theory and Applied and Methodology and Statistics . Successful completion of the candidacy exam process will demonstrate that the PhD candidate has acquired expertise in a specific theoretical domain as applied to some relevant social issue, and has the developed the ability to empirically investigate such questions with appropriate methods and statistics.

For each area, students are required to choose the topics and present them to two members of the faculty – a first and second reader for that particular exam. Once both the student and the faculty readers are in agreement on the appropriateness of the topic, the student puts together a reading list of approximately 1500 to 2000 pages of relevant work in that domain. In addition, the student creates an outline summarizing the topics developed in the readings and what the student wants to learn from the endeavor. When the student and readers are in agreement on the readings and outline, the student becomes responsible for doing the readings and then demonstrating expertise in that domain. For each area, there are multiple ways to demonstrate such expertise and options are discussed in the student handbook.

*Note: The candidacy exam project cannot analyze exactly the same data from the student’s MA thesis or PhD dissertation. Students cannot use the exact same methods and analyses that are the core of the thesis or dissertation for this exam.

All PhD in Social Psychology students are required to complete an internship either as a researcher in an applied setting (for those students interested in applied setting employment), or as a teacher in an academic setting. The applied research internship requires approximately 1000 hours of research experience; the teaching internship requires teaching four college-level psychology courses, covering at least two different courses. Students can choose to split the internship - 1/2 applied research and 1/2 teaching by performing 500 hours of applied research and teaching two college-level courses. Internships are usually completed after receiving the MA degree and completing most required coursework - i.e., in the third or fourth year of a student's graduate career. However, students can also complete internship hours during the summer. All PhD students must make a presentation at SARS concerning their internships and what they learned while involved in order to complete the internship requirement.

Thesis and Dissertation

Students will complete a master's thesis and earn the MA in Social Psychology en route to the PhD. The master's thesis should reflect an applied problem or theoretical issue relevant to social psychology. In addition, the thesis should be empirical, i.e., involve the collection and analysis of data. The thesis will be published according to Graduate School policy.

The dissertation represents the culmination of one's graduate study. Writing a dissertation is an opportunity to draw upon all of one's knowledge and experience while making an original contribution to general knowledge and/or the solution to some social problem. After finishing the candidacy exam, students are well prepared for this task. In fact, students typically formulate their exam areas with an eye toward their relevance for the dissertation. Upon completion and successful oral defense of the dissertation, it will be deposited in a publicly accessible database in accordance with Graduate School policy.

Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations

Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supercede school policies.

Learning Outcomes

Phd learning outcomes.

• Explain how classic and contemporary social psychological theory and research applies to human behavior in social settings
• Learn to conduct a literature review
• Evaluate the scientific rigor of research presented in social psychological journals and books
• Synthesize principles of basic and advanced research methods to produce independent, scholarly work
• Understand how to derive novel, previously untested hypotheses.
• Design and conduct basic and applied social psychology research
• Understand how to statistically analyze and interpret data collected in social psychology research
• Understand how to write up an academic research article
• Understand how to give a high quality professional presentation
• Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice
• Apply knowledge of social psychology to scholarly and/or professional activities to promote positive social change
• Apply psychological content and skills to career goals
• Gain experience teaching undergraduate psychology classes
• Acquisition of research and publication skills that will allow students to pursue either an academic job or an applied job after completing the program

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