Overview

The program fosters the integration of theory, experience, and research skills with practice. You will learn to assess clients in their family and social contexts, design evidence-informed strategies for change, and evaluate the effectiveness of those interventions.

Explore the Counseling Psychology Degree:

The Counseling Psychology program at Chatham University focuses on both the professional, intellectual, and personal growth of students, emphasizing human-centered values as well as evidence-informed treatment approaches.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Foundations of Counseling Psychology
Applied Biological Psychology
Statistics and Research Methods
Psychology of Culture and Identity
Vocational/Career Counseling
Human Development across the Life Span

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

48-60

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 990 other Masters in Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum GPA of a 3.0

Successful completion of an undergraduate psychology course with at least a B grade

Applicants to the MS in Counseling Psychology program must submit the following information to the Office of Admissions for review:

Completed online application application - resume and essay can be uploaded to the application but can also be sent independently.
Official Transcripts (must be sent from the school's Registrar’s Office) from all colleges and universities you have attended, including those in which you may have transfer credits, attended a community college, received AP credits from a college while in high school, enrolled in a summer course, participated in a study abroad, etc.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Two Academic or Professional Letters of Recommendation
Admissions Essay

Tuition Fee

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International

34800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69600 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

34800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69600 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

34800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69600 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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