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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Holds Virtual Open Houses

Online events offer prospective students the chance to ask questions, get answers in real time

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 22, 2011

July 22, 2011: Individuals researching online master's programs in psychology can now attend convenient, comprehensive open houses at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The School is offering prospective students the opportunity to learn more about the institution, the curriculums of the programs, and how online learning works by attending one or both of two upcoming Virtual Open Houses. Prospective students will hear from the admissions team and can ask questions about the Master of Arts in Applied Industrial-Organizational Psychology or the Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology: Applied Forensic Services .

The agenda for each Virtual Open House includes an overview of The Chicago School, a discussion of the coursework and subject matter involved in the program, potential career applications, a preview of the online learning environment, and a question-and-answer session. Time and dates are as follows:

Program: M.A. in Applied Industrial-Organizational Psychology Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. CST

These events take place completely online and are accessible through a link that is provided upon registration. No equipment other than a computer with an Internet connection and speakers is required.

“Virtual Open Houses are a terrific way for us to connect with potential future students and give them a truly comprehensive view of The Chicago School's programs and career paths in psychology,” said Ed Hildy, director of recruitment for The Chicago School's online programs. “Because the programs have a visual component, attendees can actually see how online learning works, something that a lot of potential students are curious about.”

“Attending a virtual open house was a major factor in my decision to apply to The Chicago School,” said Nicole Cavaliere, a 2010 graduate of the online M.A. in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology program. “The presentation was informative and interesting, and best of all, staff members were right there, ready to answer questions. It was really like attending a traditional open house, but so much easier.”

The Chicago School serves more than 3,500 students both in on-campus programs in Chicago, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Westwood, and Orange County, and in online-blended programming. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission1, the School is also an active member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, which has recognized the school for its distinguished service and outstanding contributions to cultural diversity and advocacy.

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When choosing an institution or doctorate school to enroll in for a PhD program, whether it is an online or distance doctorate program, it is important that you find a way to know the different intangible course attributes to be able to compare the offered programs’ excellence. Rankings and reviews are usually provided and can be searched online to supplement your research.

U.S. News and World Report provides rankings of colleges and graduate programs. Every year, they review over 1,400 colleges and publish a list of the top graduate programs in education, business, law, engineering and medicine. They base the rankings on data gathered from expert opinions regarding the quality of the programs offered by the schools and from statistical indicators used to measure the schools’ quality of the research, faculty and students. Surveys are conducted about the various programs and professionals in the field. Here’s how to find the best doctorate programs in the country.

The rankings are categorized by various disciplines, including the academic programs, regions and new colleges. The list of PhD rankings can be purchased in a hard copy or viewed at the U.S. News and World Report Web site: grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com

Aside from the rankings, you can also find information about how the rankings were conducted. There are also links to where you can get general information about graduate school admittance, test information and other articles about the schools and programs included in the survey.

The PhDs.org site, graduate-school.phds.org provides a different ranking of university programs. The PhD programs are ranked according to what is your priority and what is important to you. You simply input what you would like to find in a graduate school, and the site generates a ranking of university departments that offer your preferred course.

Data is provided for not just information on how good the offered programs are but statistics are given of the schools where new graduates easily found jobs. The site allows you to search and rank at least 23,509 programs from around 2,356 universities. The data provided were gathered from the National Research Council, the National Science Foundation, and the National Center for Education Statistics.

The Princeton Review also publishes annual reviews and rankings of graduate programs. The PhD programs are ranked according to categories that include demographics, academics, quality of life, and parties. The rankings of the graduate program also can be found by value or by region. A copy of the rankings can be purchased or found at this Web site: princetonreview.com . The site provides links to each of the school’s profiles including statistics and information about the schools’ students, admission requirements and faculty.

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