Overview

The Psychology programme at Seattle University offers a comprehensive Master of Arts degree designed to prepare students for professional therapeutic practice. This curriculum integrates clinical training with a deep foundation in philosophy and the humanities to foster a holistic understanding of the human condition.

Why Psychology at Seattle University?

This programme distinguishes itself through a commitment to existential-phenomenological and humanistic perspectives. Students benefit from a reflective learning environment that rejects reductionistic views of human experience, instead focusing on lived meaning and relational processes. The department maintains strong ties with the Puget Sound clinical community, offering extensive mentorship and professional development opportunities. As part of a socially engaged cohort, students receive dedicated support from faculty and an active advisory board, ensuring a transition from academic study to professional life within a respected regional network.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 874 per credit
National fee: USD 874 per credit
Local fee: USD 874 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide both theoretical depth and practical clinical skills over a three-year period. Modules may include:

Abnormal Psychology
Developmental/Lifespan Psychology
Personality Psychology
Research Methods
Existential and Phenomenological Analyses
Qualitative Research
Clinical Internship
Therapeutic Practice

Careers with Psychology

Graduates are primarily prepared to pursue careers as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) within the state of Washington. The programme provides the necessary educational requirements and clinical hours to work in various professional settings, including community mental health agencies, private practices, hospitals, and specialised clinics. Additionally, the rigorous academic foundation serves as an excellent platform for students intending to pursue doctoral studies in clinical psychology, particularly those interested in teaching or qualitative research. Alumni often secure roles as therapists, counselors, and researchers dedicated to mental health and well-being.

Accreditation

Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phenomenology of the Face

Assessment and Diagnosis: Desperate Styles

Listening Skills

Culture and Psychotherapy: The Social Foundations of Illness and Healing

Ethics and Phenomenology.

Therapeutic Communication

World of the Clinic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Language

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Experience, either on a paid or volunteer basis, in the area of counseling or human services of 600 hours

A resume describing your relevant educational, work and volunteer experience.

A beginning understanding of Existential Phenomenological Psychology as the minimum.

A writing sample such as an undergraduate paper.

A personal autobiographical essay (of roughly six pages in length)

Three letters of recommendation

An interview, either in person or by telephone

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31464 USD / year

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In-State

31464 USD / year

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Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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