Adler University

About

The official page for Adler University's Chicago Campus. We educate students to engage the world and create a more just society.

Story

Adler University is named after Alfred Adler (1870-1937), a physician, psychotherapist and the founder of Adlerian psychology, sometimes called individual psychology. He is considered the first community psychologist because his work pioneered attention to community life, prevention and population health.

Adlerian psychology emphasizes the human need and ability to create positive social change and impact. Adler held equality, civil rights, mutual respect and the advancement of democracy as core values. He was one of the first practitioners to provide family and group counseling, and to use public education to address community health. He was among the first to write about the social determinants of health and of mental health. Adler’s values and concepts drive the mission, work, and values at the Adler University today.

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Mission

Adler University continues the pioneering work of the first community psychologist Alfred Adler by graduating socially responsible practitioners, engaging communities, and advancing social justice.