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SOCIAL INTEREST COURAGE PLURALISM EXCELLENCE PRAGMATISM 2020-2021 course catalog Adler University CHICAGO CAMPUS VANCOUVER CAMPUS ONLINE CAMPUS 17 North Dearborn Street 520 Seymour Street 17 North Dearborn Street adler.edu Chicago, IL 60602 Vancouver, BC V6B 3J5 Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: 312.662.4000 Phone: 236.521.2500 Phone: 312.662.4000 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 2 ADLER UNIVERSITY 2020-2021 COURSE CATALOG ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS Adler University holds the following accreditations, approvals, recognitions, and memberships: • Adler University has been continuously accredited since 1978 by the by the British Columbia Art Therapy Association (BCATA) and the Higher Learning Commission. The Commission can be contacted at 230 Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). BCATA can be contacted at South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; 800.621.7440 or Suite 123 101-1001 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4E4; 312.263.0456; email: [email protected]; website: hlcommission. 1-604-878-6393; website: http://bcarttherapy.com/bcata. CATA can be org. contacted at P.O. Box 658, Stn Main, Parksville, BC V9P 2G7; website: • The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at the Adler University http://canadianarttherapy.org./ Chicago campus has been accredited by the American Psychological • Degree programs offered at Adler University’s Vancouver Campus have Association (APA) since 1998. The APA’s Committee on Accreditation consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training can be contacted at the Office of Program Consultation and Accredita- under the authority of the Degree Authorization Act. The Ministry can be tion, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002; 800.374.2721; contacted at Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training, website: apa.org. Government of British Columbia, P.O. Box 9080, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, • The Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Mental BC V8W 9E2; website: gov.bc.ca/aeit. Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of • Adler University is approved to operate and grant degrees in the state of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP can Illinois by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). IBHE can be be contacted at 1001 North Fairfax St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA contacted at 431 East Adams St., 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62501; 22314; 703.535.5990; website: cacrep.org. website: ibhe.org. In addition to utilizing Adler’s complaint resolution • The Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Rehabilitation processes, students can filed complaints with the IBHE at http:// Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling complaints.ibhe.org/. and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP can be contact- • Select Adler University educational programs are approved by the Illinois ed at 1001 North Fairfax St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314; Department of Veterans’ Affairs. 703.535.5990; website: cacrep.org. • Adler University is approved by the American Psychological Association • Adler University’s Community Health Services Internship in Clinical and the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation as a Psychology at the Adler University Chicago Campus has been accredited provider of Continuing Education (CE) programs. by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 2005. The APA’s • All of Adler’s degree programs offered in British Columbia qualify for Committee on Accreditation can be contacted at the Office of Program Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, as provided by the Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training. 20002; 800.374.2721; email:[email protected]; website: apa.org. • Adler University is an institutional participant in the National Council for • The Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy is accredited by the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). A list of current, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education authorized SARA member states is available at www.nc-sara.org/content/ (COAMFTE). COAMFTE can be contacted at 112 South Alfred St., sara-state-status. As a participating institution, Adler University adheres Alexandria, VA 22314; 703.838.9808; email: [email protected]. to a common set of standards for offering postsecondary distance • The Doctor of Philosophy in Couple and Family Therapy is accredited by education among member states, districts, and territories. The Agree- the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy ment establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of Education (COAMFTE). COAMFTE can be contacted at 112 South Alfred postsecondary distance education courses and programs. St., Alexandria, VA 22314; 703.838.9808; email: [email protected]. • Adler University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher • The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology is listed as a Designated Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to Doctoral Program in Psychology by the National Register of Health 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits Service Psychologists. The Register can be contacted at 1200 New York earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005; 202.783.7663; website: Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 1450 Energy Park Dr., Suite nationalregister.org. 350, St. Paul, MN 55108; www.ohe.state.mn.us; 651-642-0567. • The Substance Abuse Counseling certificate program is approved by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) as an advanced counselor training program. The IAODAPCA can be contacted at 401 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62702; 217.698.8110; website: iaodapca.org. • The Master of Arts in Counseling: Art Therapy (Chicago) is approved by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). AATA can be contacted at 4875 Eisenhower Ave., Suite 240, Alexandria, VA 22304; 888.290.0878; website: arttherapy.org. • The Master of Arts in Counselling: Art Therapy (Vancouver) is approved 3 ADLER UNIVERSITY 2020-2021 COURSE CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS The University: An Overview 7 Campus Facilities 7 Mission, Values, and Vision 7 Socially Responsible Practice 9 Organization and Governance 8 Rights Reserved 8 Diversity 8 Adler University Library Services 8 The Center for Learning and Teaching 9 Department of Educational Design and Innovation 9 Adler Community Health Services 9 The Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice 9 The Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship 9 University Policies 10 Credit Hour Policy 10 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 10 Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) – Vancouver Campus 11 Students with Disabilities 12 Active Duty Military 12 Financial Responsibility Policy – Chicago and Online Campuses 12 Payment of Fees/Promise to Pay 12 Delinquent Account/Collection 12 Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Procedures – Chicago and Online Campuses 13 Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy and Procedures – Vancouver Campus 16 U.S. Financial Aid 19 Continuous Enrollment 26 CHICAGO CAMPUS Admission Policies and Procedures – Chicago Campus 28 Application Process 28 Application Deadlines 28 Evaluation of Applicants 28 Acceptance of Admission 28 International Applicants 28 Students-at-Large/Non-Degree Seeking 29 Changing or Adding Programs 29 Readmission 30 Transfer Credit 30 Academic Policies and Procedures – Chicago Campus 30 Attendance 30 Application of the Attendance Policy 30 Statement of Student Responsibilities 30 Academic Status 31 Satisfactory Progress 31 Continuous Enrollment 31 Student Referral Policy 31 Student Development Committee (SDC) 32 Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee (SCEC) 32 Referral Process 32 SDC and SCEC Appeals 33 Qualifying Examinations 33 Registration 33 Course Add/ Drop 33 4 ADLER UNIVERSITY 2020-2021 COURSE CATALOG Course Withdrawal and Withdrawal Fail 33 Leave of Absence 33 Medical Leave of Absence 34 Administrative Withdrawal 34 Withdrawal in Good Standing 34 Grading System 35 Grade Corrections and Grade Appeals 36 Degree Conferral 37 Tuition and Fees – Chicago Campus 38 2020-2021 Tuition and Fees Schedule 38 Payment Information – Chicago Campus 38 Tuition Refund Policy – Chicago Campus 39 Programs of Study and Course Descriptions – Chicago Campus 39 Master of Arts in Counseling: Art Therapy 40 Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 49 Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling 56 Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy 60 Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Leadership 66 Master of Science in Sport and Human Performance 70 Dual Degree Programs 75 Master of Science in Sport and Human Performance / 75 Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling Master of Science in Sport and Human Performance / 76 Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Leadership / 78 Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Leadership / 80 Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Public Administration (MPA): 82 Public Administration: Community Health Concentration 82 Public Administration: