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Psychology and Counseling

Earn your Psychology or Counseling Degree at Marywood University

Marywood's Department of Psychology and Counseling provides a wide range of programs designed to serve the varied interests and diverse professional orientations of our students. For over 50 years, we have been involved in the training of psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals and have helped students to find their purpose and passion for careers in business, law, education, research, and community work. The Psychology and Counseling department offers degree programs on the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, in addition to post-master's programs. Our rigorous curriculum is based on experiential learning, a strong emphasis on clinical skills, and a focus on leadership, diversity, advocacy, and collaboration.

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Ready to start your journey toward an psychology or counseling degree? Discover the path that’s right for you.

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Accreditation

Institutional:
Middles States Commission on Higher Education

Program-related:

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (Psy.D.) | American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited. For further information about the accreditation of this program, contact the APA office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association.

M.S. Counselor Education (PK-12 School Counseling) | The Marywood University graduate program in Counselor Education has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

M.A. Mental Health Counseling | The Marywood University graduate program in Mental Health Counseling has been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Latest News from the Psychology and Counseling Department

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"Raise Your Voice, Shape Your Future" on Advocacy and Social Justice Day (Nov. 5)

Events include a public re-dedication of the Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center, a panel discussion, food drive, clothing swap, art dispay, discussion circles, and tours of the campus green house.


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Marywood University’s Quality and Value Recognized by “Best Colleges”

Marywood University continues to offer the “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania universities, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking.


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