Master of Arts - Psychology

Advance your career with Chatham's MA in Psychology! Focus on Health & Wellness, research opportunities, and personalized support for international students.

Program Description Chatham University's MA in Psychology provides the foundational knowledge of the science of psychology and develops student's research skills for their personal and professional advancement in the field. Chatham's M.A. in Psychology program offers small classes with individualized attention, creating a rich and stimulating environment that highlights our knowledgeable and experienced faculty, opportunities to conduct research, and activities that foster leadership skills. The program emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, self-awareness, attention to socio-cultural diversity, application of knowledge, and both collaborative and independent work. Graduates of the program are able to use their understanding of psychological science and theories to further their professional careers in many ways, including work in research settings, in human services, health, or educational organizations, and advancement to doctoral programs in psychology. In addition to the core graduate courses in psychology, the M.A. in Psychology degree offers focus areas in Health & Wellness and Science & Theories.