13 Healthcare MA Degree Programs in Chicago USA

Discover the pathway to helping others. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to assist those in need of clinical mental health counseling.

Make a positive impact on families and their lives. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to help couples and families in need of support and counseling.

Be there for those who need you. Develop the knowledge and skills required to support individuals in need of rehabilitation counseling.

Adler University’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Forensic Mental Health Leadership program prepares individuals to become socially responsible leaders, consultants and agents for change in forensic mental health and related public safety fields. Students in this program will gain new skills and strategies to use research-driven data to address the social issues, shifting cultural landscapes, increased public scrutiny, and the growing demand for increased accountability and transparency from the communities and stakeholders they serve.

Adler University’s Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares socially responsible clinicians to provide culturally sensitive therapeutic services in a wide range of clinical settings. Students have the option of selecting either an on-campus or online modality. Our distinctive practitioner-focused program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which recognizes programs that meet or exceed the highest standards for counselor preparation. Students train with faculty who are experienced, counseling professionals and social justice activists. Graduates are empowered and equipped to be agents of change for individuals, families, groups, communities, and society. And our innovative program is designed to prepare clinical mental health counselors to serve diverse populations in both the public and private sectors.

The MA in Social Sciences program offers students a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to understanding human behavior and society. It combines core coursework in key fields like anthropology, ec...

Adler University’s Counselling Psychology programs prepare community mental health counsellors to be socially responsible practitioners in Canada’s public and private sectors. Students gain a strong foundation in counselling theories and methods and are trained to be self-reflexive, ethically aware clinicians.

The Master of Arts in Psychology program is designed to give students a strong foundation in psychological theories, research methods, and applications. It prepares students to understand human behavi...

The Master's in Public Policy program is designed to prepare students for effective policy analysis and leadership. It covers core topics like economics, politics, data analysis, and ethics, helping s...

Adler University’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program prepares socially responsible clinicians to maximize employment and social participation outcomes, living independence and quality of life for individuals who face physical, psychological, and social challenges. Trained to confront systemic barriers and increase opportunities for inclusion, our graduates are well equipped to empower populations such as people with disabilities, the elderly, veterans, and injured workers/athletes in a wide range of settings.

Adler University’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling: Art Therapy program prepares socially responsible counselors to use the creative process to improve individuals’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of some of society’s most marginalized populations. Students gain the knowledge and skills to create real change in individuals’ lives through art.

Adler University’s COAMFTE-accredited Master of Arts (M.A.) in Couple and Family Therapy program prepares socially responsible marriage and family therapists to serve families, couples, youth, and individuals, and help them tackle real-world issues.

Adler University’s Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration programs prepare students with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and their families across a wide range of settings. Students gain a strong foundation in counselling theories and methods and are trained to be self-reflexive, socially responsible clinicians.