Dr. Christine Carpenter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christine Carpenter is a Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience in private practice. Her work focuses on how conscious and unconscious dynamics shape interpersonal behavior, with particular expertise in group processes and relational development. Carpenter has led long-standing interpersonal process groups for individuals and couples, and has facilitated numerous training groups with the Great Lakes Group Psychotherapy Society, where she currently serves as president. She founded Evolve Dating in 2013, a coaching practice supporting high-achieving individuals seeking meaningful romantic relationships. Her work blends psychological insights with practical relational strategies. A faculty member since 2019, Carpenter has held roles from Adjunct Assistant Professor to her current position as Clinical Professor. Known for her engaging teaching style, she cultivates a challenging yet supportive learning environment that promotes deep self-reflection and relational fluency. Carpenter is also co-founder of DeepNorth, a leadership coaching practice that brings psychologically grounded, experiential development to executives and senior teams, driven by her commitment to helping individuals lead with presence, clarity, and purpose.

Research Interests

Courses

Interpersonal Dynamics

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.