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 have a 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. Our online programs are crafted to help 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
Chicago graduate programs
In the heart of Chicago, experience a dynamic learning environment that provides flexibility while inspiring creativity. Learn by doing through work on our campus or in the surrounding community. Gain the skills and experience you need to face challenges with confidence and courage.
- Master’s Programs Discover master’s degrees in clinical mental health counseling and art therapy or couple and family therapy, along with our forensic mental health leadership and sports psychology programs. Explore Master’s Programs
- Doctoral ProgramsChoose between doctorate degrees in a variety of fields, including art therapy, clinical psychology, counselor education, and couple and family therapy and make a meaningful impact in your clients’ lives. Explore Doctoral Programs
- Certificate ProgramsPursue a specialization for your career with a graduate certificate in sex therapy. Enhance your insight and clinical expertise with core knowledge of human sexuality and sex therapy training. Explore Certificate Programs
Vancouver graduate programs
Vancouver is one of the world’s most exciting cities, and at Adler, the city is your classroom. Our programs are designed to provide you career-ready skills through relevant coursework and opportunities to get out and engage with the community. Experience our state-of-the-art campus and get started on your future today.
- Master’s ProgramsFind the right fit for your goals with master’s degrees in counselling psychology, art therapy, and industrial psychology.Explore Master’s Programs
- Doctoral ProgramsPrepare for the next step in your career by earning your doctorate in clinical psychology in a community dedicated to the betterment of individuals and society. Explore Doctoral Programs
Online graduate programs
Our online programs are designed to be flexible and accessible. Whether you’re studying in the evenings or between shifts, we have a program to help you meet your unique goals. You’ll gain the same important skills and experience and have personalized support from faculty who are committed to your success.
- Master’s Programs Find a program fit for your goals with master’s programs in clinical mental health counseling, industrial psychology, military psychology, and organizational leadership. Explore Master’s Programs
- Doctoral ProgramsDiscover online doctorate programs in a variety of fields, including art therapy, industrial psychology, and organizational leadership. Explore Doctoral Programs
"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
"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
"The Adlerian philosophical value that resonates with me the most is courage because that is character. I finally felt authentic inclusion through Adler and with that, I developed more courage and grew with humility to reimagine and recreate."— Kimberley E. Jung Ph.D. ‘24,
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership, Online
Graduate spotlight: Jordyn Klingbeil MA ’21
Jordyn Klingbeil did not grow up in an environment where there were open conversations about mental health and opportunities to hear different points of view in a non-judgmental setting. That all changed when Jordyn was working toward a master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy at Adler University in Chicago.
Today, as she helps launch a new program at Trinity Services, Inc. — a nonprofit that provides person-centered support to individuals with disabilities and mental illness — Jordyn feels fortunate to find herself in another supportive environment where she can create safe, non-judgmental spaces for her own clients.
Read Jordyn's story
Graduate spotlight: John Gingrich
John Gingrich’s experiences at Adler University inspired him to bring art therapy and large-scale public art together to create change in his community. A student in the Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy program in Vancouver, he recently planned and painted a mural with local youth and young adults who have been affected by the opioid epidemic.
Read John’s Story
Faculty spotlight: Marianne Cabrera, Ph.D.
In both online and classroom-based learning, I believe that communication and engagement are key to having a successful and effective learning experience. Developing relationships and understanding what the lessons mean to my students are a top priority for me, as I try to find ways to help them connect with the material in the course and in their overall learning in the program.
Learn More About Dr. Cabrera
Graduate spotlight: Jordyn Klingbeil MA ’21
Jordyn Klingbeil did not grow up in an environment where there were open conversations about mental health and opportunities to hear different points of view in a non-judgmental setting. That all changed when Jordyn was working toward a master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy at Adler University in Chicago.
Today, as she helps launch a new program at Trinity Services, Inc. — a nonprofit that provides person-centered support to individuals with disabilities and mental illness — Jordyn feels fortunate to find herself in another supportive environment where she can create safe, non-judgmental spaces for her own clients.
Read Jordyn's story
Graduate spotlight: John Gingrich
John Gingrich’s experiences at Adler University inspired him to bring art therapy and large-scale public art together to create change in his community. A student in the Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy program in Vancouver, he recently planned and painted a mural with local youth and young adults who have been affected by the opioid epidemic.
Read John’s Story
Faculty spotlight: Marianne Cabrera, Ph.D.
In both online and classroom-based learning, I believe that communication and engagement are key to having a successful and effective learning experience. Developing relationships and understanding what the lessons mean to my students are a top priority for me, as I try to find ways to help them connect with the material in the course and in their overall learning in the program.
Learn More About Dr. Cabrera
Graduate spotlight: Jordyn Klingbeil MA ’21
Jordyn Klingbeil did not grow up in an environment where there were open conversations about mental health and opportunities to hear different points of view in a non-judgmental setting. That all changed when Jordyn was working toward a master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy at Adler University in Chicago.
Today, as she helps launch a new program at Trinity Services, Inc. — a nonprofit that provides person-centered support to individuals with disabilities and mental illness — Jordyn feels fortunate to find herself in another supportive environment where she can create safe, non-judgmental spaces for her own clients.
Read Jordyn's story
Graduate spotlight: John Gingrich
John Gingrich’s experiences at Adler University inspired him to bring art therapy and large-scale public art together to create change in his community. A student in the Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy program in Vancouver, he recently planned and painted a mural with local youth and young adults who have been affected by the opioid epidemic.
Read John’s Story
Faculty spotlight: Marianne Cabrera, Ph.D.
In both online and classroom-based learning, I believe that communication and engagement are key to having a successful and effective learning experience. Developing relationships and understanding what the lessons mean to my students are a top priority for me, as I try to find ways to help them connect with the material in the course and in their overall learning in the program.
Learn More About Dr. CabreraGraduate 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.
- Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice.
- Adler Community Health Services.
- Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship.
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 centersInvest 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 your 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.
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.