CHICAGO, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The 2015
commencement ceremony of The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology's (TCSPP) Chicago Campus is scheduled to feature the
university's largest graduating class in its 36-year history. The
more than 570 master's and doctoral degree candidates will graduate
from 27 psychology and behavioral programs and concentrations at
the annual ceremony taking place July
10 at the Arie Crown Theater at 1
p.m. The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology is the leading nonprofit graduate school devoted
exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral and health
sciences.
Representing the graduating class, student speaker Vivian Calderon Guzman is receiving her Master
of Arts in Psychology degree from the Online Campus. Guzman was
born in Puerto Rico and received
her bachelor's degree from the University of
Central Florida. A volunteer in her community and a mentor
of at-risk youth, Calderon plans to further study how mental health
is perceived across different cultures and to continue her work
with at-risk youth.
"We are proud of our graduates," said Tiffany Masson, Psy.D., interim campus dean,
Chicago Campus and vice president of E-Learning and Global
Innovation. "They completed rigorous programming, worked hard to
get to this point and are well-positioned to be successful in the
next phase of their lives and careers. I have no doubt that our
graduates will make a difference in the world of psychology,
locally and globally. The healthcare landscape in the United States is changing dramatically,
and I expect that many of our graduates will be leading the charge
for solutions to the problems currently plaguing the system,
particularly in the area of mental health."
Owen Duncan will accept the
honorary degree on behalf of his mother, Sue Duncan, the founder of the Sue Duncan
Children's Center. The 54-year old organization's mission is to
build safe, supportive communities that strengthen families and
motivate children to succeed. The Sue Duncan Center has been a
TCSPP community partner for almost seven years.
The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Joseph W. Kovach, Psy.D. will also address the
graduates. A 1986 graduate of The Chicago School, Dr. Kovach is the
department head at Calumet College of St.
Joseph and has taught at Purdue
University, Loyola University
and South Suburban Community College. He has chaired departments of
behavioral sciences and directed programs of psychology. He
has presented at Oxford, in
Eastern Europe, and for the last
four years has presented at The American Association of Behavioral
and Social Sciences.
About The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology
Founded in 1979, The
Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a
nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology,
and related behavioral and health sciences. The university serves
nearly 4,500 students across campuses in Chicago; Southern
California (Los Angeles and
Irvine); and Washington, D.C., as well as through online
programs. The Chicago School is accredited by the WASC Senior
College and University Commission, (WSCUC), and its Clinical
Psychology Doctoral Program in Chicago is accredited by the American
Psychological Association. A member of the National Council of
Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, TCSPP is
recognized for its distinguished service and outstanding
contributions to cultural diversity and advocacy. The community
service initiatives on the Chicago Campus have also earned
recognition on the President's Higher Education Community Service
Honor Roll for six consecutive years. The Los Angeles Campus gained
its second recognition in 2014, and its Washington, D.C. Campus received its first
award in 2014. With more than 20 graduate degree programs,
thousands of hours of real-world training, and a wealth of
international opportunities, TCSPP is the leader in professional
psychology education. To learn more,
visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa
Riley
312.410.8963
lriley@thechicagoschool.edu
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