The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

The Chicago School is a private, nonprofit university whose programs center on psychology and the behavioral sciences. Its Los Angeles main campus occupies the Aon Center in downtown LA, while the broader institution also operates campuses in Anaheim, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Plano and San Diego, plus online programs. The location matters: degrees and professional accreditation can differ by campus, so applicants should confirm the exact program, delivery format and campus in the current catalog before paying an application fee.

What you can study in Los Angeles

The LA campus is particularly associated with applied and clinical psychology. Current institutional and accreditor listings show on-site options that include a BA in Psychology, master’s programs in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis, alongside doctoral clinical and counseling pathways. The campus also runs professional training and continuing education. This list is a guide to the principal fields, not a promise that every track is admitting students in every term; use the official program directory to check the credential, campus, modality, prerequisite coursework and licensure disclosures for the specific program you want.

For a Psy.D. or other clinical route, compare the curriculum with California licensure requirements and check the program’s accreditation status directly with the relevant professional accreditor. Accreditation of the university as a whole does not automatically mean every degree is professionally accredited or leads to the same license. Ask about practicum placements, internship support, time to completion and what happens if a placement is delayed.

Tuition, aid and the questions to ask before enrolling

Costs vary by degree and campus, and graduate tuition can make the total commitment substantial. The school publishes a cost-of-attendance budget and a net price calculator; request a written estimate for your exact program, including tuition per credit, fees, clinical or practicum expenses, insurance, books and the expected number of terms. The financial aid office administers federal aid for eligible students and describes institutional scholarships, grants, employer or military benefits and payment options. Ask which awards are grants rather than loans, whether they renew, and whether your course load keeps you eligible. Federal loans must be repaid even if you leave before completing the degree.

Admission requirements are program-specific. Many graduate paths require a bachelor’s degree, transcripts, recommendations and a statement of purpose; clinical programs may also review relevant experience and interview applicants. Ask admissions to confirm current prerequisites and whether prior credits can transfer before relying on an estimated graduation date.

Read student feedback with the program in mind

Public student comments describe close faculty contact and a small-campus graduate-school environment as benefits. Other reviewers raise concerns about tuition and debt, administrative communication, advising, and inconsistent experiences across instructors or programs. Those accounts are individual experiences, not outcome data, and the university’s different campuses and delivery formats should not be conflated. Read recent comments, then ask current students in the same LA program how advising, practicum placement, class scheduling and financial aid worked for them.

Los Angeles campus, hours and how to contact the school

The Los Angeles campus is at 707 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The main campus phone is (213) 615-7200. Google Maps lists the location’s public hours as 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; individual departments and admissions appointments may keep different schedules, so call before visiting. The campus is in downtown Los Angeles, within walking distance of the 7th Street/Metro Center station. Prospective students can contact admissions or use the online application portal to request information and begin an application.