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Psychology (MAP) Overview
Our Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) program is an accelerated professional program that provides a foundation for the study of human behavior. With a diverse base of courses and a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice, our students can focus on developing their understanding of psychological science to further their professional careers in many ways, including working in research settings; in human service, health, or educational organizations; and in doctoral programs in psychology.
Application Deadlines
Recommended Deadlines
Deadlines to submit application and all required materials:
Fall - July 1
Spring - November 1
Credits Required
36
In addition to the core graduate courses in psychology, the MAP degree offers focus areas in Health & Wellness and Science & Theories.
Cost Per Credit
$1,126
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
Educational Mission
Our Vision
The mission of the MAP program is to provide students a foundation in the study of human behavior and skills for working with people.
Explore the MAP Degree:
You’ll engage and interact with other students through collaborative and cooperative coursework, social activities, and graduate student associations. Relationships with students and faculty often continue long after the program ends and can become vital resources for your career.
Chatham’s flexibility and diversity were perfect as a launching pad for my professional development. I was exposed to nearly every perspective and theoretical orientation through my work with faculty and other students. I chose this program to help me get into my doctoral program and could not have felt more prepared when it came time to take the next step.
— NICK URAM, MA ’09
Our Faculty
Full Faculty
The Typical Student
Chatham’s MAP students have a strong interest in the study of human behavior, but are not focused on becoming master's-level professional counselors. They are a diverse group in terms of race, gender, ethnicity, and income level. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, including athletic coaching, student affairs work, business, and pre-medical study.
Continued Study
Graduates have gone on to doctoral study at Penn State University, University of Iowa, Virginia Tech University, West Virginia University, and more.
Graduate Psychology Assistantships
Our competitive Graduate Psychology Assistantships are available to full-time graduate students in the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP), the Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP), and Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD/EPsyD) programs.
View Funding Opportunities : Checkerboard 3 - Graduate Psychology Assistantships
Graduate Psychology Research
Students have opportunities to engage in a broad array of faculty-led research, from investigating counseling modalities to exploring issues related to diversity and identity.
View Research Opportunities : Checkerboard 4 - Graduate Psychology Research
Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Interprofessional education involves students from two or more health professions learning together during their training. The goal of IPE is to enhance communication and decision-making, allowing various domains of knowledge to complement each other.
Learn About IPE : Checkerboard 5 - Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Read Our Newsletter
Learn about student and faculty accomplishments, alumni achievements, and various activities that occurred over the last academic year—in Pittsburgh, and all over the country.
Read the Newsletters : Checkerboard 6 - Read Our Newsletter
Contact Us
For basic inquiries and further information, please email graduatepsychology@chatham.edu.
Psychology (MAP)
Alumni Careers
Graduates have held positions including: Principal Researcher at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Creative Arts Facilitator/Therapeutic Specialist at Wesley Spectrum Services; Assistant Director of Knowledge Communities and Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Initiatives at NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), Washington, DC.
Graduates have held positions including: Principal Researcher at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Creative Arts Facilitator/Therapeutic Specialist at Wesley Spectrum Services; Assistant Director of Knowledge Communities and Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Initiatives at NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), Washington, DC.