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The online PhD in Organizational Leadership from Adler University gives students the skills to create engagement and empowerment in their workplace, and to understand how to best support teams and other leaders. Students are prepared to become innovative and socially conscious leaders in both academic and professional settings.

The curriculum explores the process of finding solutions for complex social challenges. Graduates will understand the role of socially conscious leadership and how to analyze data for the strategic and ethical implementation of initiatives. Every Adler student completes a Social Justice internship at a community outreach site in their local community.

Courses cover subject areas including:

• Organizational culture and climate
• Advanced group dynamics
• Diversity and inclusion
• Leading innovation

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Adler University will be prepared to influence and revitalize domestic and international organizations as a scholar, practitioner, and entrepreneur with a socially responsible focus. Students learn how to build effective teams and motivate employees to meet their organization’s goals.

The program is designed for working professionals, able to be completed entirely online, on your own schedule, in as little as 24 months. Students can choose either a thesis or capstone project to complete their online Master’s in Organizational Leadership degree. Every Adler student completes a Social Justice Practicum for real-world experience in their local area.

Graduates of this program are eligible for positions such as:

• Corporate recruiter
• Human resource manager
• International relations manager
• Strategic planner of innovation
• Talent manager
• Management consultant

Adler University's Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Art Therapy program is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in art therapy, equipping you to become an innovator, educator, or administrator committed to social justice. The program emphasizes a clinical core and the creation of new knowledge, enabling you to serve diverse populations in various settings, including academia, community organizations, integrative healthcare systems, and private practice. 

The curriculum is delivered through real-time, synchronous sessions in a virtual learning environment, allowing you to engage directly with faculty and peers while maintaining the flexibility of online study. As a student, you'll have the opportunity to complete a doctoral dissertation, integrating science, practice, critical thinking skills, and ethical and cultural awareness, culminating in mastery of your chosen specialization. 

The program also includes extensive field training, featuring an art therapy internship focused on clinical work and principles of art therapy in settings such as schools, mental health centers, and community organizations. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for several licensures and credentials, including:

• Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois

Students of Adler University’s organizational psychology degree online learn to be forward-thinking organizational experts who use scientific studies and the knowledge of motivation to maximize people’s potential. Graduates will have expertise in psychology, decision making, leadership, statistics, and research methods. Faculty provide individualized mentorship to students to develop leadership capacity.

Graduates can enhance their careers in an array of fields including:

• Consulting
• Corporate enterprise
• Nonprofits
• Academia
• Public sector

Students complete extensive field training with Adler University’s online master’s in Counseling degree with a focus on Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students apply theory and counseling skills and create treatment strategies with clients in hospitals, clinics, mental health centers, community organizations, and government agencies. 

Adler University’s online master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology studies how humans shape the business world and how businesses shape humans, their groups, and their communities. I/O professionals promote both human and organizational health through strategy and measurement, staffing, learning and development, talent management, and performance management.

This organizational psychology degree online has an emphasis on social justice and inclusion, which means students and faculty work to embrace a range of perspectives and approaches and build bridges across social, economic, cultural, racial, and political systems.

Students are prepared for positions in industries including:

• Healthcare
• Biotechnology
• Marketing
• Engineering
• Banking
• Manufacturing

This online master’s in psychology trains leaders to take the next step in their careers by using psychological insights and data-driven analysis to create dynamic workplaces and environments where people can reach their full potential. The program focuses on Adler University’s commitment to social justice, inclusiveness, and socially responsible practice. 

Students complete their online psychology degree with a Social Justice Practicum that tackles a real-world social justice issue.

Students can choose from four concentrations:

• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Crisis Management
• Child and Adolescent Development
• Health and Wellness

This online master’s in Psychology through Adler University focuses on Military Psychology. The faculty’s expertise provides students with real-world experience in behavioral health, psychology, and the military. Students are prepared for positions in research, educational and medical facilities, military schools and bases, and in government agencies. Prepare for the specialized needs and trauma experienced by current members of the military, retirees, veterans, and their families with this master’s in psychology online.