ADVANCE MENTAL HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY.

Prospective students must:
• Have a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with an overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
If a student’s GPA is below 3.0, please feel free to apply if you show extreme promise through other achievements. Additional admissions documents may be requested.
• Have successfully completed an undergraduate psychology course with at least a B grade

Complete their application for admission by the posted deadline, including:
• Online application 
• Admissions Essay (current prompt found in application portal)
• Curriculum vita or Resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Once a student’s application materials are received, they will be contacted to schedule a required 30-minute virtual interview with a faculty member.

As part of our review, Chatham reserves the right to request a background check prior to the offer of admission.

International Applicants
International Applicants must submit additional documentation to the Office of Admissions. A list of these documents can be found on the International Admission web page.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The MS in Counseling Psychology program at Chatham University is a community of diverse learners. We believe that learning is optimized in an atmosphere of safety, support, and respect. We strive to create this atmosphere by welcoming community members from the full spectrum of human experience, including diversity in age, class, race, ethnicity, gender identity, physical abilities, political beliefs, religion, sexual orientation, spirituality, and size. We strive to acknowledge the role power and privilege play in our multiple, intersecting identities and to work towards creating a climate of egalitarianism, justice, and affirmation of all persons. We encourage students to challenge themselves to think beyond their current understanding of the world. As part of our program’s commitment to diversity, we endeavor to infuse consideration of multicultural issues into every aspect of our students’ graduate training, including classroom instruction, practicum and internship experience, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation research.

The 60-credit MSCP program fulfills one of the main qualifications for LPC licensure in Pennsylvania. Chatham has designed our curriculum to align with professional standards for clinical readiness and ethical practice.

The Chatham MSCP goes beyond classroom instruction. Students will work in health centers, correctional facilities, hospitals, schools, or private practices, and may serve children, adults, families, and seniors.

Chatham offers tuition remission through graduate assistantships, financial aid counseling, and professional campus work positions. Corporate partners also offer 20% savings.