With over 40 cross-disciplinary degree programs and campus locations across the U.S.—including The Chicago School Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a robust Online Campus—The Chicago School helps bridge the deficit in integrated health care professionals by graduating more than 1000 new professionals every year. Our students and alumni turn their interests into action and set themselves up for impactful careers thanks to the support of an unparalleled roster of scholar-practitioner faculty well-versed in the latest techniques and methodologies of their respective fields, closely involved in the community, and through committed staff members who go the extra mile to support students throughout their journey.

Hands-on application of classroom learning in real-world settings is central to our educational model. The Chicago School students are provided with opportunities for internships, practicum, residencies, and rotations thanks to innovative partnerships with health clinics, hospitals, mental health care facilities and other organizations in communities across the U.S. as well as organizations within The Chicago School such as the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education. We give students an unparalleled range of opportunities to implement evidence-based practices, hone professional skills, and function as powerful agents of change.

Collaborative learning is transformational for students and the people they serve. Our faculty of active practitioners and extensive network of community partners give students myriad opportunities to apply their learning practically while meeting the urgent needs of communities traditionally underserved by health care professionals. These partnerships stem from practicum and volunteering from the university’s multiple psychology programs, as well as those secured nationwide by the IllinoisCOM for medical residency.