Master of Arts in Psychology

Training in what matters most

Respected throughout the Puget Sound region, the MAP program brings together research and reflection from the fields of clinical psychology, philosophy and the humanities. Instruction draws extensively on the study of qualitative research, first person narratives, and phenomenological analysis in seeking to understand the lived experiences of others.

Students learn to work with common clinical diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. More than this, they learn how to be fully present with others through experiences of suffering and distress, how to facilitate a process of meaning-making and healing, and how to work skillfully across social and cultural barriers and differences.

The program’s extensive internship placement prepares students for success as psychotherapists in community settings, private practice, hospitals, and clinics. By drawing upon the insights of a number of disciplines and by laying a solid foundation for a therapeutic practice, the program prepares students to enter the counseling profession whether as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington or through pursuing doctoral or other graduate studies.

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• Master of Arts in Psychology Information, 206.296.5400

• Graduate Admissions, 206.220.8010

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About the program

• Program Model

• Existential-Phenomenological Psychology: Concepts

• Existential-Phenomenological Psychology: In Practice

For Prospective Students

• Information Sessions

• Suggested Reading List

• Scholarship Information

• Housing Information

• Admissions Criteria

• Application Process

Scholarship and Research

The MAP program enjoys a strong international reputation as a center for qualitative psychological and phenomenological research. Much of this work arises from intensive mentoring and collaborative relationships formed between program faculty, students, and alumni.

In addition to clinical training, the program strives to make available coursework, resources, and mentorship for students interested in phenomenological and qualitative scholarship.

Learn More

• Faculty and staff

• Giving Voice to Experience Conference

• Psychology for the Other Conference

Resources for Current Students

• Degree requirements

• Program handbook

• Mentorship Programs

Welcome to our community

MAP is more than a graduate program. It is a community of people that stay connected decades beyond graduation, who support and help each other grow personally and professionally beyond the academic years.

Your community will include faculty, alumni, our advisory board and other professional colleagues around the region.

Through mentorships, professional development events and career advising, you'll find your place in this community from the beginning of your academic journey and throughout your career.

Alumni Resources

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Connect with Other Alums/Faculty

• Mentor a Student

• Advisory Board

• Other resources

Alumni Projects

• The Psychotherapy Cooperative

• Matumaini Counseling

• Inside Out Therapy Alliance