College for Graduate Studies
The College for Graduate Studies offers women and men master's and doctoral programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. First established in 1994, programs within the College for Graduate Studies include concentrations in arts and design, business, health sciences, teaching and writing. The distinctive degree programs are enhanced by small class sizes which foster greater student-faculty interaction and a dynamic learning environment. The health science and design programs are housed at Chatham Eastside, the University's newest academic facility located less than a mile from Woodland Road. Many programs offer internship, clinical experience as well as study abroad opportunities as part of the curriculum.
With most classes scheduled evenings, students can better balance their personal and professionals lives with their time on campus.
The College for Graduate Studies gives adults the opportunity to enhance their professions or launch a new career, all within a unique learning environment.
Graduate Programs
Accelerated Graduate Program
Chatham students have the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in the major of their choice along with a master's degree in as little as five years. Qualified students may pursue a graduate program at Chatham University or through the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. The Accelerated Graduate Program requires a demanding undergraduate load for three years, followed by full-time graduate studies. Incoming students should contact Admissions or consult their advisors as early as possible in their undergraduate studies for guidance in developing an appropriate undergraduate course of study.
Contact Information
Graduate Admissions
Michael May,
Director of Graduate Admissions
412-365-1141
mmay@chatham.edu
Dory Perry,
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
412-365-2758
dperry@chatham.edu
Ashlee Bartko,
Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
412-365-1115
abartko@chatham.edu
Maureen Stokan,
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
412-365-2988
mstokan@chatham.edu
Graduate Programs
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Becky Hohman,
Entry-Level DPT Program Assistant
412-365-1409
hohman@chatham.edu
Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology
Dr. Mary Beth Mannarino,
Director of Graduate Studies in Psychology,
Associate Professor
412-365-1196
mmannarino@chatham.edu
Master of Accounting
Bruce Rosenthal,
Director Business & Entrepreneurship
412-365-2433
brosenthal@chatham.edu
Master of Arts in Business Administration
Bruce Rosenthal,
Director of Business & Entrepreneurship
412-365-2433
brosenthal@chatham.edu
Master of Arts in Food Studies
Alice Julier,
Director of Food Studies,
Associate Professor
412-365-2473
ajulier@chatham.edu
Master of Arts in Landscape Studies
Dr. Safei Hamed,
Director of Landscape Design Program
412-365-1899
shamed@chatham.edu
Master of Arts in Psychology
Dr. Mary Beth Mannarino,
Director of Graduate Studies in Psychology,
Associate Professor
412-365-1196
mmannarino@chatham.edu
Master of Arts in Teaching
Dory Perry,
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
412-365-2758
dperry@chatham.edu
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Dr. Sheryl St. Germain,
Director of Master of Fine Arts Program
412-365-1190
sstgermain@chatham.edu
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Digital Technology
Dr. Prajna Parasher,
Director of Film and Digital Technology
412-365-1182
parasher@chatham.edu
Master of Interior Architecture
Lori Anthony,
Director of Interior Architecture Program
412-365-2977
lanthony@chatham.edu
Master of Landscape Architecture
Dr. Safei Hamed,
Director of Landscape Design Programs
412-365-1899
shamed@chatham.edu
Master of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Joyce Salls,
Director and Professor,
Occupational Therapy
412-365-1177
salls@chatham.edu
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Luis Ramos,
Director of Physician Assistant Program
412-365-1405
lramos@chatham.edu
Master of Science in Biology
Dr. Lisa Lambert,
Associate Professor of Biology
412-365-1217
llambert@chatham.edu
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Dr. Mary Beth Mannarino,
Director of Graduate Studies in Psychology,
Associate Professor
412-365-1196
mmannarino@chatham.edu
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Ellen Marziale,
TDPT Program Coordinator
412-365-1695
marziale@chatham.edu
Additional Academic Resources
Professional Development and Travel Funds
Chatham offers funding for graduate students to attend conferences, workshops, and participate in professional development and research opportunities. For more information, please contact Dr. Laura Armesto, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at larmesto@chatham.edu.
Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education (PCHE) Consortium Agreement
www.pchepa.org
PCHE is a voluntary, multi-purpose consortium of the ten accredited colleges and universities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. This agreement allows cross college and university registration providing opportunities for enriched educational programs by permitting full time students at any of the PCHE institutions to take courses at any other PCHE institutions for free or minimal costs.
