MA Political Psychology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Political Psychology is a fully in-person programme for students curious about politics and psychology who want to expand their research skills. It covers theories at the crossroads of psychology and political science and trains students in statistics programs and research methods. Class sizes are intentionally small.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Political Science | Duration: One calendar year of full-time study; 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Required coursework (15 credits) is Introductory Statistics, Intermediate Statistics, Research Design and a 6-credit Capstone Thesis Project in Political Psychology. A further 15 elective credits come from restricted Political Science courses such as Survey Research Methods, Behavioral Economics and Public Policy, Dynamics of Public Opinion, Persuasion and Propaganda, and Moral Politics.

Career pathways

Graduates work in political campaigns, government agencies, media outlets, polling firms and non-profits, or continue to PhD programmes in political science, psychology and related fields (for example Columbia, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Florida State and Stony Brook).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Meet Graduate School minimum admission requirements and submit a complete application by the posted deadline: official transcripts from all previous institutions; three letters of recommendation from instructors, academic advisors or employers; a personal statement addressing research interests, background in political science and career plans; documented English proficiency for international students.

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.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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