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What I like best about the psychology department is the cohesion of the department as a whole; the willingness to find answers to questions and the ability to use each other’s strengths to solve conflicts. The professors’ involvement in creating a positive and welcoming environment is greatly appreciated, as is their willingness to help students and encourage them.
— CHATHAM PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT
The psychology major is one of the largest at Chatham, with more than 20% of seniors enrolled in the program. Over the last ten years, more than 95% of our students report they are glad they majored in psychology and would recommend psychology to entering students.
Chatham's Bachelor's in Psychology curriculum builds foundational knowledge of psychology while strengthening critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. Click the button below to explore sample courses and curriculum.
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Save time and money by combining a BA in Psychology with Chatham's Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ELOTD) or Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) program.
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Students in the integrative capstone course have worked on research with direct impact on the Chatham campus community, including an evaluation of gendered language in University policy/documents; design and implementation of data collection strategies for a campus climate survey; and design of a campus survey on gender and sexual violence prevalence.
Psychology students have co-authored scholarly papers and presented research at professional conferences locally, nationally, and internationally, including the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference.
Chatham has a robust Pre-Health Advising Program to support and mentor students interested in applying to medical-related graduate programs.
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Chatham's psychology faculty are highly engaged educators who connect course concepts to real-world applications.
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Students have interned at a variety of settings, including organizations such as Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q), Allegheny County Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF), Brookline Teen Outreach, The Children’s Institute, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Carriage House Children’s Center, Family Links, MHY Family Services, The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, Disney, Pittsburgh Police Department, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR), Nestle Health Science (Human Resources), Cape Hatteras Seashore National Park in Ocracoke, NC, and Carnegie Mellon University.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology have pursued careers in academia, mental health, medicine, law, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and business.
Chatham University has been a chartered member of the National Honor Society of Psychology Studies, known as Psi Chi, since 1991. At the national level, the benefits of membership include grants and awards for scholarship, and attendance at conferences. At Chatham, Psi Chi members meet to further their interest in the study of Psychology, as well as to plan service activities to enhance well-being both on campus and in the broader community.
