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Fall - July 1
Spring - November 1
Chatham's Master of Arts in Psychology program requires 36 credits.
Graduates have gone on to doctoral study at Penn State University, University of Iowa, Virginia Tech University, West Virginia University, and more.
The mission of the MAP program is to provide students a foundation in the study of human behavior and skills for working with people.
You’ll engage and interact with other students through collaborative and cooperative coursework, social activities, and graduate student associations. Relationships with students and faculty often continue long after the program ends and can become vital resources for your career.
Chatham’s flexibility and diversity were perfect as a launching pad for my professional development. I was exposed to nearly every perspective and theoretical orientation through my work with faculty and other students. I chose this program to help me get into my doctoral program and could not have felt more prepared when it came time to take the next step.
— NICK URAM, MA ’09
Chatham’s MAP students have a strong interest in the study of human behavior, but are not focused on becoming master's-level professional counselors. They are a diverse group in terms of race, gender, ethnicity, and income level. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, including athletic coaching, student affairs work, business, and pre-medical study.
Students have opportunities to engage in a broad array of faculty-led research, from investigating counseling modalities to exploring issues related to diversity and identity.
View Research Opportunities : Checkerboard 2 - Graduate Psychology Research
Chatham's Psychology faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.
Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 3 - Program Faculty
The cost of a graduate degree consists of university tuition (per credit charge), fees, and any other personal expenses you may require for earning your degree. Chatham also offers a 20% corporate partner discount, graduate assistantships, and professional campus work positions for many graduate programs that can help make a Chatham graduate education more affordable. Our Financial Aid and Admissions offices will also work with you to understand loan and financing options available.
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Learn about student and faculty accomplishments, alumni achievements, and various activities that occurred over the last academic year—in Pittsburgh, and all over the country.
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Start the next steps in your graduate journey at Chatham University by visiting campus or attending upcoming events. Join virtual info sessions, open houses, or admitted student sessions to learn about our programs and the application process, interact with faculty, and experience the Chatham community. Click the button below to view the schedule and register, and email graduate@chatham.edu with any questions.
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Graduates have held positions including: Principal Researcher at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Creative Arts Facilitator/Therapeutic Specialist at Wesley Spectrum Services; Assistant Director of Knowledge Communities and Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Initiatives at NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), Washington, DC.
