Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) Admission Requirements

There are two kinds of admission to the MSCP program – regular admission for students who already have a bachelors or above degree, and accelerated for Chatham undergraduate students wanting to enter the Accelerated Graduate Program.

Regular Admission

Applicants to the MSCP program must submit the following information to the Office of Admissions for review:

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Completion of introductory level course in psychology
Completed application form
Personal statement
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation from previous faculty or employers
Free online application at http://apply.chatham.edu/graduate
Paper applications require payment of $45 non-refundable application fee

Application deadline for SPRING 2014 entry: November 15

All admitted applicants as of May 13, 2013, for the Fall 2013 semester will be notified of their admittance and placed on a wait list. If and when an opening becomes available, the applicant will be notified. If an opening does not become available, applicants will have the option to defer their enrollment to the Spring 2014 semester. If you have further questions regarding this process, please contact Katie Noel at 412-365-2758 or knoel@chatham.edu.

Applicants will be informed by the Office of Admissions about whether or not they have been accepted into the MSCP program.

Accelerated Graduate Program Admission

(For Chatham College undergraduates only)

This program gives qualified undergraduate women the opportunity to complete the MSCP degree in an accelerated fashion. Students have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in the major of their choice along with the master’s degree in Counseling Psychology in five years. The accelerated masters program requires a demanding undergraduate load for three years, followed by four semesters of full-time graduate study. Students need to consult their advisors early in their academic career for guidance in developing an appropriate undergraduate course of study. The following are requirements for admission to the Accelerated Graduate Program:

Junior Status: typically a student will submit a completed accelerated masters program application form at the end of the fall term of her Junior year
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Completion of all general education requirements except the Tutorial
Completion of introductory level courses in psychology
Transfer students must have completed 33 credit hours at Chatham University over a minimum of two consecutive semesters
Three letters of recommendation, with at least two from work or volunteer experiences outside of Chatham

Specific Conditions for Accelerated Graduate Program

Students must complete a minimum of 102 undergraduate credits, including all general education and major requirements, except Tutorial, and fulfill the prerequisite for the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology program before entering the program.