MA/MS in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Students in this master's program develop the self-knowledge, clinical understanding and counseling techniques expected of mental health professionals. The curriculum links theory and research with supervised experience so graduates can evaluate clients and plan care. The sixty credits needed for the degree satisfy one of the conditions for licensure as a professional counselor in Pennsylvania. The program is accredited by MPCAC for a defined period running to 2027. Applicants wishing to be considered for assistantship positions should submit materials by the preferred deadline in March, ahead of the final date. Prospective applicants can write to the graduate admissions office to ask about requirements, funding and next steps before they begin an application. The university is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and students there benefit from small classes and close contact with faculty.