MA Psychology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Psychology is a generalist, full-time programme giving advanced education in psychology that transfers to a career or further study in fields such as law, business, medicine, social work and psychology. It does not provide training leading directly to professional licensure. Students receive supervised research mentorship under psychology faculty and a faculty advisor for the MA programme.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Psychology | Duration: 30 credits; full-time programme from summer session through the following fall and spring semesters | Intake: Summer Session I; applications accepted January 15 through February 28 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Students take Academic and Professional Development (PSY 610) in Summer Session 1, a statistics course (PSY 501) in Summer Session 2, a first-year weekly seminar (PSY 504), and weekly seminars in Cognitive Science, Integrative Neuroscience or Social and Health Psychology. Courses are chosen from clinical, cognitive, developmental, integrative neuroscience and social/health psychology. Internship placements are available. The degree requires 30 credits with at least a 3.0 GPA and grades of C or better.

Career pathways

Careers in academic and applied settings including universities, colleges, medical centers, hospitals, clinics, research and governmental organizations, and business and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in psychology or adequate preparation (ordinarily including statistics, research methodology and/or psychology laboratory); average of 3.25 or better in all graded undergraduate coursework; official transcripts with certified English translations; three letters of recommendation from instructors or academic advisors; personal statement. GRE not required. International applicants: TOEFL or IELTS unless native English speakers, and the International Student Financial Affidavit. Acceptance by the department and Graduate School.

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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