Your future starts at Adler:
Where education meets action.

Rooted in a commitment to advancing health and well-being, Adler University prepares students to improve lives and communities through practice, leadership, and systemic change. Whether studying in Chicago, Vancouver, or online, graduate students gain real-world experience and the knowledge to make meaningful impact across a range of settings.

  • Advancing health and well-beingWe share your desire to drive positive change and address the social determinants of health. Lead with empathy and courage as you challenge the status quo, using your expertise to transform health systems and create meaningful change that strengthens our communities.
  • Real-world experiencePut your passion into practice at Adler. To help you meet your unique goals, world-class faculty infuse every lesson with industry insight, and our courses encourage you to engage with your community to build a robust foundation for your future.
  • Distinguished facultyLearn from well-respected faculty who are highly recognized thought leaders within their specific fields. They use their professional knowledge to set the bar for academic excellence, and they work alongside you to get involved as advocates for those in need.

Rooted in a commitment to advancing health and well-being, Adler University prepares students to improve lives and communities through practice, leadership, and systemic change. By studying in Chicago, graduate students gain real-world experience and the knowledge to make meaningful impact across a range of settings.

  • Advancing health and well-beingWe share your desire to drive positive change and address the social determinants of health. Lead with empathy and courage as you challenge the status quo, using your expertise to transform health systems and create meaningful change that strengthens our communities.
  • Real-world experiencePut your passion into practice at Adler. To help you meet your unique goals, world-class faculty infuse every lesson with industry insight, and our courses encourage you to engage with your community to build a robust foundation for your future.
  • Distinguished facultyLearn from well-respected faculty who are highly recognized thought leaders within their specific fields. They use their professional knowledge to set the bar for academic excellence, and they work alongside you to get involved as advocates for those in need.

Rooted in a commitment to advancing health and well-being, Adler University prepares students to improve lives and communities through practise, leadership, and systemic change. By studying in Vancouver, graduate students gain real-world experience and the knowledge to make meaningful impact across a range of settings.

  • Advancing health and well-beingWe share your desire to drive positive change and address the social determinants of health. Lead with empathy and courage as you challenge the status quo, using your expertise to transform health systems and create meaningful change that strengthens our communities.
  • Real-world experiencePut your passion into practise at Adler. To help you meet your unique goals, world-class faculty infuse every lesson with industry insight, and our courses encourage you to engage with your community to build a robust foundation for your future.
  • Distinguished facultyLearn from well-respected faculty who are highly recognized thought leaders within their specific fields. They use their professional knowledge to set the bar for academic excellence, and they work alongside you to get involved as advocates for those in need.

Rooted in a commitment to advancing health and well-being, Adler University prepares students to improve lives and communities through practice, leadership, and systemic change. Whether studying in Chicago, Vancouver, or online, graduate students gain real-world experience and the knowledge to make meaningful impact across a range of settings.

  • Advancing health and well-beingWe share your desire to drive positive change and address the social determinants of health. Lead with empathy and courage as you challenge the status quo, using your expertise to transform health systems and create meaningful change that strengthens our communities.
  • Real-world experiencePut your passion into practice at Adler. To help you meet your unique goals, world-class faculty infuse every lesson with industry insight, and our courses encourage you to engage with your community to build a robust foundation for your future.
  • Distinguished facultyLearn from well-respected faculty who are highly recognized thought leaders within their specific fields. They use their professional knowledge to set the bar for academic excellence, and they work alongside you to get involved as advocates for those in need.

Three locations, one university

Choose from dynamic in-person, online, and hybrid experiences that connect you to Adler University’s global, purpose-driven community advancing health and well-being. Here, graduate programs in psychology, therapy, and leadership provide the education and expertise to match your aspirations while preparing you to challenge convention, create change, and advance collective well-being. Wherever you learn, you’ll build the knowledge and experience to support individuals, strengthen communities, reshape organizations, and transform systems worldwide.

  • Chicago Learn in the heart of the city and build your network in one of the world’s largest health and nonprofit hubs. By engaging directly with leading organizations and community partners, you’ll connect classroom learning to real-world practice and gain the experience to lead with confidence and courage. Explore Chicago Programs
  • VancouverStudy in a city defined by innovation and collaboration, where strong community networks and leading organizations create opportunities to put your learning into practice. Build lasting connections, gain career-ready skills, and prepare to make an impact both locally and globally. Explore Vancouver Programs
  • OnlinePursue your goals from anywhere with programs built for flexibility and focus. Learn from dedicated faculty and connect with peers across Adler's global community in a supportive environment that fits your life, and build the knowledge to advance your career and create change in the communities and systems you care about most. Explore Online Programs
Portrait of Katie Roach
"One of the most impactful things about the work we do at Adler University is that it helps all of us see clearly – see ourselves clearly, see our clients clearly, and see the world a little more clearly, too."

Katie Roach, Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy

Portrait of John Gingrich
"It’s about how we can try to make the greatest impact, whether working with individuals or communities and how can we affect things on a larger scale to create social change, which is a core aspect of Adlerian psychology that I continue to embrace."

John Gingrich, Master of Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy

Graduate ready to make an impact

At Adler, learning happens where change is needed most. Internships and real-world practicums turn knowledge into action — whether in organizations, agencies, or community settings. Every student completes a 200-hour Social Justice Practicum, partnering with community organizations to address systemic barriers to health and well-being. For those pursuing licensure, additional clinical practica offer deeper, specialized training.

Along the way, faculty mentors who are experienced and deeply invested guide each learner through personal and professional growth. They foster meaningful connections and challenge assumptions, offering thoughtful insight, field-specific expertise, and the guidance needed to align academic work with long-term goals, navigate complexity, and lead with purpose.

Institutes and centers

We believe that the health and well-being of a community is the cornerstone for mutual success, and through our institutes and centers, we provide our students ample opportunity to get engaged.

Our groundbreaking institutes and centers offer opportunities to roll up your sleeves and create positive change in the lives of others while you open your own future to new possibilities.

Learn more about our institutes and centers

Invest in your education

No matter where you’re learning, you’ll have a variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Across all of our campuses, we offer:

  • $5.5 million in scholarships awarded annually.
  • Financial aid options for eligible students.
  • Dedicated support for tuition planning.

We're here to support you through this process, which includes creating a financial plan. Reach out to our team with any questions and explore financial aid opportunities from all three locations.

Invest in your education

No matter where you’re learning, you’ll have a variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Across all of our campuses, we offer:

  • $5.5 million in scholarships awarded annually.
  • Financial aid options for eligible students.
  • Dedicated support for tuition planning.

We're here to support you through this process, which includes creating a financial plan. Reach out to our team with any questions and explore financial aid opportunities from all three locations.

Invest in your education

No matter where you’re learning, you’ll have a variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Across all of our campuses, we offer:

  • $5.5 million in scholarships awarded annually.
  • Financial aid options for eligible students.
  • Dedicated support for tuition planning.

We're here to support you through this process, which includes creating a financial plan. Reach out to our team with any questions and explore financial aid opportunities from all three locations.

Invest in your education

No matter where you’re learning, you’ll have a variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Across all of our campuses, we offer:

  • $5.5 million in scholarships awarded annually.
  • Financial aid options for eligible students.
  • Dedicated support for tuition planning.

We're here to support you through this process, which includes creating a financial plan. Reach out to our team with any questions and explore financial aid opportunities from all three locations.

The Adlerian theory

Adler University is named for Alfred Adler, the founder of Adlerian Psychology and an early voice in recognizing the connection between individual well-being and community life. His emphasis on social interest, purposeful action, and the importance of belonging continues to shape the University’s academic model.

We carry his legacy forward through:

  • A holistic approach to health and the conditions that shape people’s lives.
  • Active engagement with communities, organizations, and systems.
  • Deep preparation for meaningful, lasting contributions to the world.

This work calls for more than knowledge — it demands commitment, courage, and connection. We do not do for ourselves but for all.

Learn more about Alfred Adler

Start you Adler journey — apply today!

This is your moment. Take the next step and advance your professional goals today. Submit your application to Adler with:

  • No GRE requirement.
  • Merit-based scholarship opportunities.
  • Dedicated application support.

Questions? We’re here to help!

If there is anything we can do to support you at this time, please send us an email or give us a call.

Questions? We’re here to help!

If there is anything we can do to support you at this time, please send us an email or give us a call.