
Psychology (Online)
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Psychology (Online) Overview
As of 8.1.23, applications and new enrollment for the 23-24 academic year to the online Psychology program have been paused. All currently enrolled students will progress through the program to completion. Students interested in this program should explore our on-campus psychology program.
Are you a working adult who dreams of entering the counseling, health sciences, or business field? Are you worried that you just don’t have the time to complete your undergraduate degree? If so, then you belong at Chatham University. Our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Online) Program will allow you to explore contemporary theory and research in psychology through a fully-online format that fits conveniently into your busy life. You can transfer up to 90 credits previously earned from a two-year or four-year accredited college or university. Or earn time- and money-saving credit with previous work experience through our generous Prior Learning Assessment program.
Varies
The number of credits required to complete the program varies based on individual academic history. Please contact Admissions for your credit evaluation.
$479
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
90
Transfer up to 90 credits previously earned from a two-year or four-year accredited college or university.
Program Satisfaction
Over the last ten years, more than 95% of our students report they are glad they majored in psychology and would recommend psychology to entering students.
Explore the Psychology (Online) Degree:
The flexibility to log on whenever I find the time has been amazing, and all of the professors are always available to answer any questions that I have in a timely manner. They are very understanding when life happens and are willing to help you succeed.
—Dana Klinkner Rodriguez, Bachelor of Psychology (Online) '24

Full Access to Resources & Services
When you attend Chatham University online, you still have full access to the resources and services offered through the Jennie King Mellon Library, located on our Shadyside Campus. This includes inter-library loans and more than 50 online databases of articles that are accessible from anywhere in the world.

Career Services
Our Career Services staff will gladly assist you with resume writing, interviewing skills, and maintaining a professional file for you—on campus or online! They also send out information about job and career fairs regularly and can direct you to the best traditional and online resources to aid in your job search.
Learn About Career Services : Checkerboard 2 - Career Services
Honor Society
Chatham University has been a chartered member of the National Honor Society of Psychology Studies, known as Psi Chi, since 1991. At the national level, the benefits of membership include grants and awards for scholarship, and attendance at conferences. At Chatham, Psi Chi members meet to further their interest in the study of Psychology, as well as to plan service activities to enhance well-being both on campus and in the broader community.

Real-World Applications
Students in the Integrative Capstone course have worked on research with direct impact on the Chatham campus community, including an evaluation of gendered language in University policy/documents; design and implementation of data collection strategies for a campus climate survey; and design of a campus survey on gender and sexual violence prevalence.

SARA-Approved Participating Institution
Due to federal regulation, all universities offering distance education programs and practicum experiences in states other than their own must receive authorization or be a SARA-approved institution. Chatham University is a SARA-approved institution.
SARA-Approved Institutions : Checkerboard 5 - SARA-Approved Participating Institution