Admission Requirements

On this page, you will find the admission process and requirements for Chatham University's Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) program.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites

  • 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 has below a 3.0 GPA, please feel free to apply if you show extreme promise through other achievements. Additional Admissions documents may be requested.
  • Successful completion of an undergraduate psychology course with at least a B grade 

Completed 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 admission’s 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.