Overview

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.

Graduates are prepared to serve in a variety of capacities in forensic mental health systems and related public safety settings including, but not limited to law enforcement, correctional settings, advocacy, and research.

This Forensic Mental Health Leadership programme from Adler University also allows students to add on a Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling for an additional 12 credits of coursework.

Student Outcomes

In this programme, students learn to apply contemporary leadership models and practices, individual, organizational and community-based assessment and intervention skills, research and program development, consulting skills, ethical practices, and a foundation in empirically supported policies and principles that will inform your choices as leaders within forensic mental health and related public safety organizations, or as consultants to such organizations.

Careers

Graduates are prepared to serve in a variety of capacities in forensic mental health systems and related public safety settings including, but not limited to:

Law enforcement

probation

correctional institutions

victim assistance

child welfare

family court services

mitigation and sentencing advocacy

policy, advocacy, and research capacities

emergencies and crisis management services

parole

other community based correctional settings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Roles, Responsibilities, and Leadership In Forensic Mental Health and Public Safety

Organizational Consulting & Change Management

Forensic Mental Health Leadership Capstone Seminar

Adlerian Theory and Counseling

Counseling Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Many of the programmes fill quickly, so it is best to begin the application process early.

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Leadership Forensic Psychology View 36 other Masters in Forensic Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from an international college or university.
A recommended GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Exceptions may be made for applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic performance or academic ability in other ways.

Approved applicants will be invited for an interview with faculty.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Two letters of recommendation

Statement of Intent (2-3 pages, double-spaced) answering the following questions:

Why are you interested in your chosen field and programme?

Why is Adler University’s programme a good fit for you?

Adler University mission is based on social justice. Share your perspective of social justice.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

58212 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58212 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

58212 USD / year

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Additional Details

International students: $1,617 per credit + $1,402 International fee per term

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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