Overview

The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology program invites applications from Chatham University students holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field. The PsyD is a full-time program, admitting students each fall.

Our program is distinguished by:

The practice of counseling grounded in the science of psychology
Emphasis on promoting sustainable health and well-being
Focus on clients' assets and strengths
Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice
Access to a broad range of training opportunities

Chatham University's Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology program is committed to developing entry level health service psychologists who are capable of practicing ethically and capably within the bounds of their competence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Psychology

Applied Biological Psychology

Statistics and Research Methods

Psychology of Culture and Identity

Vocational/Career Counseling

Human Development across the Life Span

Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

85 SCH

85-103

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 79 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or master's degree from an accredited college or university

(PsyD) Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or related field (36 credit hours minimum); with a 3.2 minimum graduate GPA

(EPsyD)Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 15 undergraduate psychology credit hours; with a 3.5 minimum undergraduate GPA (with B's or above in psychology coursework)

Online application

Admissions Essay (current prompt found in application portal)

Curriculum vita or Resume

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25372 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25372 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

25372 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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About

Overview

Our program is distinguished by:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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