BA Psychology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

Psychology is a fascinating area of study, and Stony Brook's degree programs will help you discover the intricacies of human behavior. We offer both Major, Bachelor of Arts and Major, Bachelor of Science degree tracks, allowing you to customize your curriculum based on your goals. Both programs offer courses in the five major areas of psychological inquiry (Biopsychology, Clinical and Abnormal Psychology, Cognition and Perception, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology).

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Psychology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Biopsychology, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology. Sample courses: Sensation and Perception, Judgment and Decision Making, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children's Social and Emotional Development.

Career pathways

Career options include School Counselor, Research Assistant, Child Development Specialist, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, Human Resource Advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission applies to the major at college/university level (Stony Brook University undergraduate admission). As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027. Transfer entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027.

First-year: Spring 2027 entry deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Early Action deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Regular Decision deadline January 15 (completion deadlines: all required materials must be received by the date). The application fee is $50. Apply through the Common App, SUNY App or Coalition application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test optional); SAT code 2548, ACT code 2952.

Transfer: Spring 2027 deadline November 1; Fall 2027 deadline May 1. The application fee is $50 (waived for up to four college choices for SUNY or CUNY two-year college graduates). Apply through the Common App or SUNY App. SAT/ACT scores are optional. Fall decisions begin mid-February; Spring decisions begin mid-November.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

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