Overview
For more than 130 years, Loyola University Chicago has been a leading educational force in the city of Chicago. Its graduates are among the nation’s most prominent scholars, spiritual leaders, health-care professionals, and researchers. Loyola is diverse, drawing students from all fifty states and many other countries. The more than 13,000 students reflect Chicago’s rich racial-ethnic mix. The University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

There are approximately 100 graduate students enrolled in the Department of Psychology’s graduate training programs. Students normally have an undergraduate major in psychology or a related field, and most have prior work experience or have done previous graduate study. Total graduate and professional student enrollment at Loyola University Chicago is more than 5,400.

Graduates from the Department of Psychology’s graduate programs compete successfully for positions at colleges and universities; medical centers; research centers and institutes; federal, state, and local government agencies; and in private industry, including Motorola, Abbot Laboratories, and Bank One.

The Location and Community
Loyola University Chicago is located in one of the nation’s most sophisticated and diverse cities. Chicago is known for its world-class museums, theater, symphony, dance, restaurants, public parks and beaches, and numerous other colleges and universities.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The Department of Psychology offers the Ph.D. in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and applied social psychology, and a terminal master’s degree in applied social psychology.

The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program views its specific mission to be the development of competent professionals in clinical psychology who are capable of functioning in clinical, research, and academic settings. The program strives to provide a balance of training and experience in research, clinical work, and teaching. Specifically, the program strives for student proficiency in the following areas: knowledge of the substantive content, theories, and methodologies of psychology; the planning and execution of relevant psychological research; specialized knowledge of psychological dysfunctions and approaches to assessment and treatment of such dysfunctions; selection and effective application of a wide array of psychological assessment procedures and constructive intervention procedures; sensitivity to cultural and individual differences and flexibility in the application of psychological principles and techniques to a wide variety of populations and in a range of settings; knowledge of and commitment to the ethical standards of the profession; and competence in written and oral communication of psychological information. Formal specialization is available in the area of child clinical psychology. The Clinical Psychology Program includes at least three years of full-time graduate course work (72 semester hours), including practicum and research experiences, and a one-year predoctoral clinical psychology internship. The Clinical Psychology Program has been fully accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1959.

The Developmental Psychology Ph.D. Program strives to train graduate students in the science and profession of developmental psychology and to encourage students to contribute to the welfare of disadvantaged members of society. Specific goals for students in the program are as follows: to acquire research skills to function independently as evaluators, researchers, or administrators in professional settings; to learn the written and oral skills necessary to efficiently communicate their findings; to assume the values and ethics of developmental psychology, including a commitment to address issues of social relevance for the nation; and to develop expertise in the art of teaching. The Developmental Program requires at least three years of full-time graduate course work (completion of 60 hours of graduate credit).

The primary goal of the Applied Social Psychology Program is to enable students to develop a social psychological perspective with which to study the behavior and experiences of people in a social context. Graduates are expected to contribute to and utilize social psychological knowledge for the improved welfare of individuals, groups, organizations, and society as a whole. The program seeks to train professionals who, through basic and applied research, are able to identify significant issues, help design and implement changes that address those issues, and evaluate those changes. Students are also expected to become effective communicators of knowledge through presentations, publications, and teaching. The Doctoral Program in Applied Social Psychology requires at least three-years of graduate course work (completion of 60 hours of graduate credit). Completion of the terminal Master’s Program in Applied Social Psychology requires the completion of 30 graduate credit hours.

Facilities & Resources
Loyola University Chicago has one of the most extensive library collections in the Midwest. The University also has a computer center and video-conferencing capabilities. The Department of Psychology provides a computer lab; experimental and clinical psychology labs; an extensive library of psychological and educational tests; individual and group therapy rooms, with observational and videotaping capabilities; and a psychology training clinic, housed in the Loyola University Chicago Counseling Center.

Expenses and Aid
Graduate tuition is $706 per credit hour.

Financial Aid:
A variety of financial aid is available, including merit awards (assistantships and fellowships) and student loans. Additional information is available from the Graduate School and the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Housing/Living Expenses:
The average cost of graduate student housing in a Loyola University Chicago apartment complex is $600 per month for a one-bedroom apartment or $500 per month for a studio apartment. The cost for various board plans is from $400 to $1200 per semester.

How to Apply
Candidates for the graduate programs in the Department of Psychology must hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the behavioral or social sciences, from an accredited institution; demonstrate scholarly ability through previous academic records and qualifying scores on the Graduate Record Examination; provide letters of recommendation; and meet requirements specified in the application materials. Students are considered for fall admission only. Applications for the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program are due December 15. Applications for the other graduate programs of the Department of Psychology are due February 1.

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