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At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportDiscover the advantages of hands-on learning in chemistry and computer science courses at Carlow.
Degree programs in our blended department feature hands-on exploration in the various disciplines of the chemical sciences as well as a uniquely balanced computer science major that has been endorsed and supported by Google.
Our department blends aspects of our major programs to create unique opportunities for minor programs that enhance and highlight various aspects of each degree program.
Outside of the classroom, students can interact one-on-one with our professional faculty in a mentored research project or participate in various mentoring opportunities. Engagement with student organizations, professional tutors, and industry mentors can offer opportunities for enriching social engagement and professional development.
Chemical experimentation and computer programming are both high-touch disciplines that help you develop critical skills like analytical problem solving and the ability to work effectively with a team. A degree in chemistry or computer science will give you the credentials you need to move forward in today’s technology-heavy world. Our graduates have found employment in major industries and have been accepted to graduate and professional programs at some of the top research institutions across the U.S. Study the computational and chemical sciences and join our growing list of highly successful alumni.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Computer Science is for everyone.
We offer the opportunity for all students to participate in a unique industry mentorship program with Google Pittsburgh.
Our chemistry degree provides a foundation for your future career in medicine, pharmacy, or education through programs like Early Acceptance into Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM) Program, Pre-Pharmacy Program with Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, and Chemistry Secondary Education.
All STEM students are welcome to join our award-winning American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Affiliates Chapter.
Use your STEM education to gain hands-on work experience in our science labs while supplementing your financial aid.
Enjoy networking and individualized mentoring and coaching through our Celtic STEM Student Learning Community.
We support students outside the classroom with our peer and professional tutoring staff for major STEM courses.
14/30
of Glassdoor’s most satisfying jobs are based on computational and chemical sciences.
43%
of jobs in STEM cannot be filled due to skills gaps, primarily in chemistry and computer science.
$80,000
average salary for computational or chemical scientists in PA, and recent unemployment rates for chemists fell to the lowest level ever recorded (0.6%).
Faculty & staff
Our faculty and staff are devoted to supporting and preparing the next generations of chemists and computer scientists. Our hands-on, student-centered approach to teaching and learning provides a unique, supportive environment to foster growth in all students in our programs.
David L. Gallaher, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry and Chemistry Program Director
Michael Martucci, MS Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Ericka Mochan, PhD Program Director and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Analytics; Chair of Department of Computational and Chemical Sciences
Allison Deluca (Rice), PhD Instructor, Chemistry
Matthew Szudzik, PhD Instructor Quantitative Reasoning
Ryan Weiss, PhD Instructor, Chemistry
Beth A. Zamboni, PhD Professor, Mathematics; Director, Carlow Honors Program; Interim Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement for College of Arts & Sciences
Department Points of Pride
- November 2023: The Computer Science program kicks off the Carlow-Google Mentorship program, a program unique to Carlow in which students are matched with Googlers as industry mentors.
- October 2023: The Carlow chapter of the American Chemical Society Student Affiliates (ACS-SA) are nationally recognized with a Commendable status for their inclusive and educational on- and off-campus activities.
- August 2023: The Google-endorsed Computer Science major program officially launched.
- May 2023: Dr. Ericka Mochan of the Computer Science program was awarded the Max and Esther Sestili Award for Excellence in Teaching.
- April 2023: Dr. Allison Rice of the Chemistry program was awarded a $5000 grant from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) under their annual College Equipment Grants program.
- February 2021: The National Science Foundation awards the department $649,826 to fund STEM student scholarships in an S-STEM grant titled “Supporting Undergraduate STEM Graduation and Career Pathways Through Student and Faculty Learning Communities” (PI: Dr. David Gallaher).
- August 2020: Dr. Ericka Mochan of the Computer Science program was awarded $4960 in the Dorothy Weber Cochran ’43 Award for Excellence in Faculty Scholarship and Research.
- April 2020: Dr. David Gallaher of the Chemistry program was awarded a $6000 grant from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) under their annual College Equipment Grants program.
Discover the Carlow social work difference
We are preparing ethical, competent professionals seeking a more just and merciful world. We are preparing leaders committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals, their families, their communities, and societies here and abroad. At Carlow, we care about teaching. We are devoted to our students and their futures as social workers. You will never be a number here. Your faculty members are experienced social workers who know your name. You will receive hands-on experience in class and in professionally supervised internships. You will be prepared to be a culturally humble social worker, ready to work with diverse populations.
Carlow’s social work programs provide high quality, flexible pathways to a promising career in the growing field of social work. Our BSW program offers online options to pursue the BSW, with multiple concentrations in health care social work, forensic social work, crisis and trauma, and restorative justice. Our trauma informed MSW program offers an online program where courses have both synchronous and asynchronous formats within a virtual setting. The MSW Program offers three specializations: direct practice, macro practice, and school social work.
Interdisciplinary BSW concentrations in health care social work, forensic social work, crisis and trauma, and restorative justice.
The Carlow Community Scholars supports college success among former foster youths and/or homeless youths
Interdisciplinary BSW concentration in health care linked to placement opportunities at UPMC hospitals
Carlow University’s School-Based Mental Health Training Institute is a U.S. Department of Education grant-funded training institute to promote mental health prevention and intervention, including advocating for historically marginalized populations. While funding is available eligible students can apply for scholarships for relevant course and field work.
Federally funded interdisciplinary CURE grant providing financial stipends for MSW student field placements in behavioral heThe CURE Program is a grant-funded initiative supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CURE program provides a limited number of qualified MSW students with financial stipends for field placements in integrated health settings in urban and rural underserved areas.alth in urban and rural underserved areas
$400,000
in CURE funding awarded over 4 years to MSW students.
$150,000+
in MSW student support awarded in 2 years from the School-based Mental Health Training Program.
300+
approved field sites for social work internships.
Faculty & staff
Our social work programs are supported by experienced social work educators and staff members who are devoted to our students and their futures. They are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment and flexible pathways for student success.
Mark Barsic Lab Manager & C.H.O.
David L. Gallaher, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry and Chemistry Program Director
Michael Martucci, MS Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Ericka Mochan, PhD Program Director and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Analytics; Chair of Department of Computational and Chemical Sciences
Allison Deluca (Rice), PhD Instructor, Chemistry
Matthew Szudzik, PhD Instructor Quantitative Reasoning
Ryan Weiss, PhD Instructor, Chemistry
Beth A. Zamboni, PhD Professor, Mathematics; Director, Carlow Honors Program; Interim Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement for College of Arts & Sciences
Accreditation
The programs in the department of social work are accredited nationally by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE. Successful graduates are eligible to sit for the appropriate social work licenses at the baccalaureate and master’s levels. The state of Pennsylvania has a title protection law. Only social workers with CSWE accredited degrees can carry the job title of “social worker.”
Department Points of Pride
Start Our faculty members demonstrate their social work values in the classroom and in the world outside the University. Carlow social work faculty are actively engaged in diverse university coalitions and efforts to address community problems. Their work is focused on aging, Appalachian community development, childhood trauma, in school-based mental health, diversity, environmental issues, equity and inclusion, ethics in health care, prison re-entry, SUD recovery to workforce initiatives, veterans and military social welfare, and more.
They are also actively pursuing scholarly work in their areas of expertise, presenting at national conferences and publishing peer-reviewed work. They have collaborated with others to bring in grants worth over 10 million dollars in recent years.
Discover the advantages of Carlow University’s Business Programs
In honoring the Mercy tradition of Carlow University, the Department of Business Management, Accounting, and Ethics empowers students to be competent, critical, and responsive stewards of disciplinary degree knowledge. We provide students with the knowledge to make meaningful, ethical contributions to their professions and the community for a just and merciful world.
The Department of Business Management, Accounting, and Ethics works collaboratively with industry, government, and non-profit organizations to enhance the student experience from outside of the classroom to the workplace. All undergraduate majors are required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.
Carlow purposefully offers programs devoted to the unique needs of today’s diverse student populations. Program options include Business Management, Human Resource, Esports Business Management, and the MBA options. Students can easily complete a double-major or major-minor(s) within our department.
Carlow has one of the few Esports Business Management bachelor’s degree programs in the area. We have a new state-of-the-art Esports Lab that is utilized for classes and the Esports team.
Faculty & staff
Our faculty are devoted to fostering an environment of analysis and application of skills for students. We prepare our graduates to apply their knowledge and skills to help make their workplace an environment that contributes to creating a more just and merciful world.
Mark Barsic Lab Manager & C.H.O.
David L. Gallaher, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry and Chemistry Program Director
Michael Martucci, MS Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Ericka Mochan, PhD Program Director and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Analytics; Chair of Department of Computational and Chemical Sciences
Allison Deluca (Rice), PhD Instructor, Chemistry
Matthew Szudzik, PhD Instructor Quantitative Reasoning
Ryan Weiss, PhD Instructor, Chemistry
Beth A. Zamboni, PhD Professor, Mathematics; Director, Carlow Honors Program; Interim Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement for College of Arts & Sciences
Accreditation
The BSM, HR, and MBA Programs are accredited by IACBE. The Esports Business Management major will be accredited within the next year.
View our student teaching handbook
Department Points of Pride
- We have a new state-of-the-art Esports Lab that supports the Esports Business Management major and team.
- Carlow MBA students who specialize in Human Resource Management and Project Management are prepared to sit for the nationally recognized Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) exams.
Minor in Business Analytics
Business analytics is the practice of improving business decisions through the use of data analysis and statistics. In this 19-credit minor, students will learn basic business management and finance principles, as well as data analysis and visualization. Students will also select one programming elective in a language of their choice (Python, R, or SQL). At least 9 credits of the minor must be completed at Carlow.
Business Analytics curriculum
You will complete 5 required courses in business management and data analytics, and one elective course in a programming language of your choice.
Required Courses include:
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Introduction to Business Management
- Principles of Finance
- Basic Applied Statistics
- Calculus I or Applied Calculus
- Programming elective: Programming for Everyone I, Database Management Systems, or Introduction to R
Devoted to Caring for the Mental and Emotional Needs of All Patients
Rooted in the mission of the Sisters of Mercy, Carlow University’s Hybrid Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program prepares bold, compassionate nurse leaders ready to transform mental health care.
Right now, millions of adults and children in the United States are living with mental health conditions but are not receiving the care they need. Nearly half of individuals with mental illness go untreated. The need for highly prepared, justice-centered providers has never been greater.1
Carlow prepares you to be more than a clinician — you become an advocate, a leader, and a force for change in communities that need you most.
Our PMHNP program equips working nurses with advanced skills in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, accurate diagnosis, psychotherapy, and medication management across the lifespan. Students are prepared to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care grounded in current evidence-based practice that is holistic and patient-centered. Graduates learn to build strong therapeutic alliances, manage complex psychiatric conditions, monitor treatment safety, and support individuals and families through some of life’s most vulnerable moments.
Designed for working professionals, our flexible online format allows you to grow your impact without stepping away from your community. Graduates emerge ready to provide high-quality, compassionate care while strengthening systems and expanding access to mental health services.
At Carlow, you don’t just earn a degree — you answer a call to lead with mercy, act with courage, and change lives.
Be Part of the Solution. Apply Today.
Credits Required:
- 9 courses for the Post MSN NP
- 19 courses for the MSN
- 14 courses for the Post MSN
Cost Per Credit:
$918
Time to Degree:
As few as 28 months (Only applies to Post-Master’s NP Certificate)
Delivery Format
Hybrid learning designed to support working nurses while maintaining academic rigor and clinical excellence.
Coursework is delivered primarily online with required synchronous TEAMS sessions to foster engagement, case-based learning, and clinical integration.
Traditional MSN and MSN (without previous NP completion) students participate in a required two-day on-campus immersive experience — an opportunity for advanced skills development, collaborative learning, professional formation, and connection within the Carlow community.
PMHNP Curriculum
The greater demand for PMHNPs coincides with a dramatic increase in reported cases of depression and anxiety, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ensuring that get the treatment they need remains a key concern. With such an unmet need for service providers in this specialty to care for existing patients and help new ones, the demand for more nurses to pursue this specialty will likely only grow.
Quick Facts
- Purpose-Driven Professionals: The ideal Carlow PMHNP student is a nurse called to advanced practice — compassionate, perceptive, and skilled in building meaningful therapeutic relationships. Our students understand that individuals are never defined by a diagnosis and approach care with dignity, respect, and clinical insight. Graduates are prepared to challenge stigma, promote understanding, and advocate for mental health as an essential component of whole-person wellness.
- Interdisciplinary Learning Advantage: Carlow’s collaborative academic environment provides opportunities to learn alongside psychology and social work peers — strengthening interprofessional communication and preparing graduates for integrated behavioral health practice.” Please convert this bullet to a paragraph.
- Prepared to Succeed: Our nurse practitioner graduates have achieved a 100% board certification pass rate over the past two years, reflecting the strength of our curriculum, faculty mentorship, and clinical preparation.” Please convert this bullet to a paragraph.
- Flexible Pathways for Advanced Practice: For nurses who already hold an MSN in another specialty, Carlow offers a post-master’s certification option designed to expand your scope of practice and deepen your impact in psychiatric mental health care.” Please redesign this program benefit as a paragraph rather than a bullet point.
Prepared for Certification and Licensure: Graduates are eligible to sit for national PMHNP board certification. In the final semester, students complete a comprehensive board review course designed to reinforce clinical reasoning, strengthen exam readiness, and support a confident transition into advanced practice. Graduates leave Carlow confident, prepared, and ready to expand their practice — grounded in a solid foundation of clinical excellence, holistic care, and Mercy-centered formation.
Over 70 Years of Nursing Excellence
or 76 years, Carlow University’s School of Nursing has shaped nurses who lead with skill, serve with compassion, and strengthen the health of communities. Our graduates influence healthcare as clinicians, educators, researchers, innovators, and leaders — advancing practice while honoring the dignity of every person they serve.
As we look ahead, Carlow continues to prepare nurses not only for today’s healthcare challenges, but for the evolving future of care delivery. Grounded in the Mercy tradition, we form professionals who advance research, translate evidence into practice, challenge inequities, expand access, and build systems rooted in justice and human dignity.
Admission Requirements and Application Process
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 cumulative GPA required for admissions
- Application Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round. Program start term: Fall semester.
- Transfer Credits: Up to 18 post-master’s credits may be eligible for transfer, pending review
- International Applicants: This program welcomes qualified international students
- Required Application Materials:
>Current curriculum vitae (CV)
>Official graduate transcript(s)
>Personal statement/essay
>Three professional letters of recommendation - Scholarship Opportunity: Applicants accepted and enrolled in this program are eligible to be considered for the Anne Kisak Endowed Scholarship.
Apply:
Any time
Start Terms:
Fall
Applicants for this program are eligible for the Anne Kisak endowed scholarship, upon acceptance and enrollment.
Investing in the Future of Youth Mental Health
Carlow University is proud to support the next generation of mental health leaders through the CURE Grant, an award of up to $25,000 for students who demonstrate a commitment to serving pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in underserved communities.
This grant reflects Carlow’s mission to expand access to care where it is needed most. Recipients are prepared not only to deliver high-quality, evidence-based treatment, but to address disparities in mental health access and outcomes among vulnerable populations.
Through initiatives like the CURE Grant, Carlow advances its commitment to justice, advocacy, and the formation of clinicians who lead with both skill and mercy.
Contact Admissions
If you would like to learn more about the program, schedule an on-campus visit or attend an upcoming event.
Faculty & staff
Deborah Lynn Mitchum DNP, ANP-C, WHNP, Project Director, Clinical Coordinator Chair of Department of Graduate Nursing
Carlow University’s New EdD Program: Devoted to the Future of Education
Carlow University’s New EdD Program: Devoted to the Future of Education
Carlow University’s new Doctorate in Education (EdD) program is geared toward teachers and administrators who recognize the need for a new brand of leadership to imagine the future of education now. This three-year practice-based program is for people who are devoted to extending their voices beyond their particular disciplines and, as Scholar-Practitioner Stewards of Education, help to change the world for their future students. It offers six specialization strands:
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
- Educational Leadership with Superintendent Letter of Eligibility
- Curriculum and Learning
- Literacy
- Early Childhood Policy and Leadership
- Arts Education, Administration and Leadership
- Special Education with Supervisory Certificate
- Special Education with Higher Education Teaching
- Special Education and Autism Teaching
Credits Required:
54
Cost Per Credit:
$650
Time to Completion:
As few as 36 months
Delivery:
100% online – Dissertation defense is in person.
EdD courses at Carlow are different from other programs because they feature a distinctly integrated doctoral study design, with each course building upon previous ideas while preparing students to engage with new concepts that can inform their practice. Throughout the program, students are invited to study systems design, to engage in discursive deliberation, and to explore new transformational approaches to education.
Quick Facts
- Our EdD is rooted in our rich history and traditions of social justice, Mercy values, and Scholar-Practitioner philosophy
- We invite and respect diversity of thinking and expression as we learn together to challenge social injustices and inequities in schools.
- This program positions students as innovative thinkers as they present their ideas and practice-based research.
- Students can learn and work with other innovative system thinkers.
Online Degree
Gain the knowledge you need at your convenience with our online degree.
Career Opportunities for EdD
The EdD degree is the highest degree that can be awarded in the field of education. It signifies unparalleled expertise and concentrated study in the field. This degree is valued by individuals seeking a career as principals, school district superintendents, assistant superintendents, college faculty, executive directors, and heads of foundations and educators who wish to examine the dilemmas of practice in relation to the changing systems of education.
Admission Requirements and Application Process
- 3.0 GPA Minimum for Admission
- Apply anytime, start date in the Fall and Spring Semesters.
- It is possible to transfer up to 18 post-Masters credits
- This program accepts international students
- Current CV, graduate transcript, an essay, and an interview are required to apply
- Three (3) professional recommendations are required
Apply:
Any time
Start Terms:
Fall and spring
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this doctorate program, our Admissions team is available to assist you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit.
Discover the advantages of Carlow University’s Education Programs
Now more than ever, our nation’s schools need skilled and compassionate educators, curriculum specialists, and instructional leaders.
In Carlow University’s Education programs, you will gain specialized knowledge and hands-on teaching experience. Just as importantly, you will come away with a deeper understanding of how to care for the whole student as an empathetic instructor and mentor.
Carlow purposefully offers programs devoted to the unique needs of today’s diverse student populations. Program options include art education, early childhood development, special education, and secondary education. Certificate options include dyslexia, online teaching, and autism. Learn firsthand from passionate faculty and recognized experts in the field.
New! Doctorate in Education
The Campus Lab School provides incredible practicum and field experiences for Education students.
The Apprenticeship Program is a degree pathway for individuals working in childcare centers devoted to high quality early education.
Education students have the opportunity to join Future Educator’s Club, Best Buddies, or by-invitation, the international honor society in Education, Kappa Delta Pi.
Our College in High School provides four Education classes during the school year and summer opportunities for those interested in teaching.
We offer special graduate level PD classes for $270.00, and we have a robust Speaker Series available for community organizations and schools. In addition, we offer a virtual Educator Workshop series accessible free of charge to the community.
$1.2M
in scholarships are awarded every year to graduate and undergraduate students.
$16M
in grants have been awarded over the last five years to support student learning and advance innovative educational practices.
800+
educators and community members are provided with professional development trainings and workshops every year.
Newsletter
Learn about Carlow’s personalized education in our quarterly newsletter.
Educator workshops on Eventbrite
Keep up on the latest topics and trends in education with our Carlow Educator Workshops. Led by Carlow School of Education instructors, workshops offer additional learning opportunities to help ready tomorrow’s educators.
Faculty & staff
Our faculty and staff are devoted to nurturing and supporting current and future Scholar-Practitioners who are reflective in action, capable of creating and serving in High Performance Learning environments, and who support and respect the dignity and diversity of all learners.
Mark Barsic Lab Manager & C.H.O.
David L. Gallaher, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry and Chemistry Program Director
Michael Martucci, MS Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Ericka Mochan, PhD Program Director and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Analytics; Chair of Department of Computational and Chemical Sciences
Allison Deluca (Rice), PhD Instructor, Chemistry
Matthew Szudzik, PhD Instructor Quantitative Reasoning
Ryan Weiss, PhD Instructor, Chemistry
Beth A. Zamboni, PhD Professor, Mathematics; Director, Carlow Honors Program; Interim Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement for College of Arts & Sciences
Accreditation
Our Education programs are accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In addition, our Reading Specialist Program is accredited by the International Dyslexia Center.
View our student teaching handbook
View our education department handbook
Department of Education Points of Pride (2019-2023)
- In June 2023, Carlow University’s Education Department and Campus Laboratory School received a $85,000 grant from a private charitable foundation to continue the legacy of The Campus Lab School’s Founder, Sister Mary Paul Hickey. “The Sister Mary Paul Hickey Professional Educator Development Project,”encompasses an annual Sister Mary Paul Hickey Professional Development Educator Workshop Series; The Sister Mary Paul Hickey Symposium; The Sister Mary Paul Hickey Teacher Research Mini-Grants Project; and graduate scholarship awards to teachers from The Campus Lab School and schools in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg Dioceses. Sister Mary Paul Hickey was the founder of The Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University and served as Principal for more than 40 years. She left a legacy of service, innovation and a deep love for the students and teachers at The Campus Lab School. This grant honors her memory while building on her legacy of excellence in education and support of teacher development.
- In January 2023, Carlow University’s Department of Education was awarded two workforce diversity grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the amount of $100,000 each. These grants established, “The Innovative Teacher Prep2Practice Program,” and “The Innovative Principal Prep2Practice Program,” for aspiring educators and principals and to support Pennsylvania’s workforce.
- In September 2022, Carlow’s Department of Education was awarded a $12 million sunsetting grant from a local, anonymous donor. “The Dr. Rae Ann Hirsh Apprenticeship Hub for Early Childhood Education,” was successfully endowed, following a two-year concept testing period that resulted in the receipt of the sunsetting grant. Carlow University is the first, four-year university in Pennsylvania to be designated by the Department of Labor as a four-year early childhood apprenticeship program and its work will continue in perpetuity as a result of this endowment gift.
- In May 2022, Carlow’s Department of Education was awarded an $808,025 grant from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Professional Development Organization (PASSHE PDO) in support of apprenticeship scholarships, student supports, and professional development opportunities.
- In December 2021, the Education Department was the recipient of a $109,122 grant from The Peirce Family Foundation in support of “The Peirce Dyslexia Program at Carlow University.” Funding encompasses a 4-week intensive summer structured literacy program, Camp Carlow and after school literacy workshops for children from The Campus Laboratory School and from the West Oakland/Hill District and greater Pittsburgh community. The program also provides literacy tutoring support for Perry High School students (one of Pittsburgh Public Schools) conducted by graduate students of Carlow’s four-course dyslexia track, which is embedded in the MEd Reading Specialist Program.
- In July 2021, Carlow’s Department of Education was awarded an $80,150 grant from McAuley Ministries for the “Community Literacy Engagement Project (CLEP),” an individualized literacy support, four-week summer program for children from Campus Lab School and the West Oakland/Hill District communities. The grant also supports literacy tutoring in The Campus Lab School’s Dyslexia Center throughout the school year.
- In July 2021, Carlow University’s Education Department and Campus Laboratory School received a $93,500 grant from a private charitable foundation to establish, “The Sister Mary Paul Hickey Symposium and Teacher Leader Institute.”Components of the project include an annual professional development educator workshop series and symposium, teacher research mini-grants, and scholarship awards to teachers from The Campus Lab School and from schools in the Pittsburgh or Greensburg Diocese.
- In June 2021, the Department of Education was the recipient of two separate $225,000 grants to fund the “Power of ONE,” a program aimed at providing teacher certification for educators of color. Funded generously by the McElhattan Foundation and The Grable Foundation, these grants benefit a strategic partnership between the University and partnering school districts. The grants allow Carlow to partner with school districts to diversify Pittsburgh’s teacher pipeline, allowing for a more seamless and supportive degree pathway for initial teacher certification for Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), having a tangible impact on increasing the number of educators of color in school districts where many students identify as Black and multi-racial.
- In May 2021, Carlow University was awarded $886,892 from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Professional Development Organization Grant (PASSHE PDO) through the Office of Child Development and Early Learning for scholarships and supports for childcare providers who are attending a college or are enrolled in university programs. Supports include textbooks, tutoring support, a full-time workforce coordinator, and an apprenticeship coaching website. Part of the grant will support Carlow’s early childhood apprenticeship program, which helps to improve childcare employee retention, reduce barriers for workforce entry, and increase diversity in teacher candidates.
- In February 2020, The Heinz Endowments awarded a $1 million grant and a $1 million endowment to support “The Dr. Rae Ann Hirsh Apprenticeship Hub for Early Childhood Education” to improve the quality of early childhood education in Pennsylvania.
- In September 2019, a local, anonymous foundation awarded two grants totaling $1 million to Carlow’s Department of Education to support a two-year concept testing period for the establishment of, “The Western Pennsylvania Early Childhood Apprenticeship Hub,” the first, four-year early childhood apprenticeship program in the state of Pennsylvania.
In the Healthcare Social Work concentration of Carlow University’s online BSW, you’ll gain a conceptual, ethical and practical framework for social work practice in healthcare.
Healthcare Social Work Concentration (for BSW Majors only)
The Healthcare Social Work concentration provides the student with a conceptual, ethical, and practice framework for social work practice in health care. Emphasis is on an overview of the United States health care system, the unique knowledge and skill base of social work in health care, the biopsychosocial/spiritual impact of illness on patients and their family members and/or support system, and the special psychosocial needs of populations most often served in health-related social work. The introduction to biomedical ethics is provided as well as the fundamental medical terminology necessary for social work practice in health care. 11 required credits (4 courses) plus 9 pre-requisite credits (3 courses)
| Course Number | Course Name | Required or Elective | N of Credits | Prerequisite |
| SW 298 | Social Work Pathways in Healthcare | Required | 3 | |
| SW 309 | Social Work Practice in Healthcare | Required | 3 | SW 104, SW 302 |
| SW 404 | Grief and Loss Across the Lifespan | Required | 3 | PY101 (3 cr) |
| HIM 102 | Medical Terminology | Required | 2 | |
*Students who wish to take a course(s) and are not a Healthcare Social Work Concentration, may request to enroll in the course with permission from the department chair/program director approval.
** Minimum of six credits in Healthcare Social Work must be taken at Carlow University.
Discover a world of possibilities with an MA in Psychology
The global popularity and growth of psychology has created endless possibilities for careers beyond the traditional psychology setting such as business, education, health and public safety.
Discover your passion through our specially designed curriculum, which offers six guided elective specializations including forensic, educational, assessment, treatment, expressive arts or general exploration. You will collaborate with our supportive and experienced faculty to choose the pathway that helps you become who you want to be.
While our MA in Psychology program serves as a program for those who wish to pursue a career that does not require licensure, it can provide a great pathway to a doctorate as well.
Quick facts
- Learn advanced general and applied psychology principles
- Choose the area of focus that makes sense for you
- Be prepared to pursue a doctorate
Did you know there are personal benefits to studying psychology?1
- Understand yourself better
- Learn about research methods
- Improve your understanding of others
- Become a better communicator
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Help you in your future career
- Learn about human development
- Complement other areas of study
- Develop insight into mental illness
Learn from professionals
Credits required:
36 credits
Cost per credit:
$1,046/credit
Time to degree:
As few as 4 semesters
Delivery:
On campus & online
MA in Psychology Career-focused Curriculum
Taught in a personalized, hands-on learning environment, our master’s in psychology curriculum focuses on advanced general and applied psychology principles, and valuable research and clinical skills that you can immediately apply to your place of work.
Choose the psychology specialization that is best for you
Specialize your psychology courses to fit your career goals and personal aspirations. Each guided elective specialization provides you with the opportunity to learn the theories, skills, tools and treatments for that area.
Therapeutic Arts Psychology
Integrate your passion for the arts and humanities into your psychology coursework.
Assessment Psychology
Use field techniques and tools to develop hypotheses about personality, symptoms, behavior and cognitive ability.
Educational Psychology
Apply psychology skills and knowledge within primary and secondary school settings with a focus on supporting educational needs and reducing obstacles to learning
Forensic Psychology
Explore the psychological factors driving criminal behavior and apply forensic assessment skills within legal and justice system contexts.
Alternate degree completion options
Accelerated
Fast track your way into this master’s program by taking graduate courses as a Carlow undergraduate student. Course credits count toward both degrees. Apply for the accelerated option after your sophomore year.
Online Degree
Gain the knowledge you need at your convenience with our online degree option. When applying, indicate your interest in the online option.
Specializations include:
Discover endless career possibilities with an MA in Psychology
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), “Understanding psychological science and how to apply it is an asset in any career. A psychology degree, from the bachelor’s to the master’s and doctorate degree, helps employees perform in a wide variety of jobs both within and beyond the psychology discipline.”2
The APA identifies the following career paths3:
- Helping businesses
- Helping people improve their lives
- Promoting health
- Protecting the planet
- Serving communities
- Understanding the world around us
- Working in schools
Mickenna Ansell ’22
“The faculty and staff were very easy to connect with and I was able to get professional experience in research and clinical practice with their help. My time at the University prepared me to take doctoral-level classes and work in the field of psychology.”
Rachel Seamans ’21
“They [the faculty] took an interest in us and made sure we succeeded as both students and people. We weren’t just numbers to them. And, we were learning from professionals who were still practicing, not years removed from working in the field.”
Admission requirements and application process
You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
- Personal essay that describes your academic objectives
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or clinical/research supervisors that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.
Apply
anytime
Start terms:
Fall, Spring & Summer
Psychology faculty
Joseph Roberts, PhD Professor, Department Chair, Program Director of MA in Psychology and MS in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Mary C. Burke, PhD Professor, Program Director
Jennifer K. Roth, PhD Professor of Psychology, Counseling, Criminology and Behavioral Neuroscience
Shannon White, Psy.D. Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator of MA in Psychology
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.
1 “Why We All Can Learn From Studying Psychology,” Verywell Mind
2 “Working in Psychological Science,” American Psychological Association
3 “Career Paths in Psychology,” American Psychological Association
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