Bachelor of Psychology at Stony Brook University

    Bachelor of Psychology at Stony Brook University

    Bachelor of Psychology at Stony Brook University

    The Psychology at Stony Brook University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Stony Brook, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Psychology

    Psychology (PSY) 

    The study of psychology provides an understanding of the biological, cognitive, social, and clinical origins of behavior, thought, and emotion, and the methods that psychologists use to investigate these. Knowledge of psychological principles and the ability to evaluate theories and research are essential in our rapidly changing society.  

    The Department of Psychology offers undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The objective of both programs is to provide a broad overview of psychology, and both require extensive exposure to areas other than psychology as a context for study in the major. The B.S. program places relatively more emphasis on the natural sciences and mathematics. Both the B.S. and B.A. programs provide ex­ce­llent preparation for graduate school.

    The Psychology major provides students with a background of fundamental subject matter that will equip them for subsequent graduate study in related fields. The major is also beneficial for students seeking careers that involve knowledge about interpersonal relationships such as medicine, education, law, or management. Psychology expertise is also relevant to standard business settings in which a major goal is to adapt products and services to closely reflect human needs and capabilities.


    Disciplines

    Department of Psychology College of Arts and Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Psychology at Stony Brook University

    Entry Requirements

    All transcripts must be sent directly from your high school or college, submitted in the original language (if not in English, they must be accompanied by an exactly worded and certified translation). View valid forms of secondary school documentation from other nations.

     Notarized copies of original documents will also be accepted, and your counselors may upload official transcripts electronically through your application system. Documents can be submitted either online through your application portal, by email ([email protected]), or by mail to: 

    Stony Brook University, 
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    118 Administration Building,
    Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901
    USA

    Submit your English Proficiency via an official score report* for the TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT, ACT, IELTS, AP, IB, A levels or PTE Academic.

    • SAT and TOEFL Code: 2548, ACT Code: 2952
    • *Stony Brook will be test optional for applicants for Spring 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022. International students are still expected to submit proof of English Proficiency by way of one of the exams below. Applicants from native English-speaking countries may be exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score. If you have attended high school in the United States for 3 years, you may be exempt as well.

    For those who do not meet the criteria above, one of the following exams is required:

    One letter of recommendation is required from a teacher or counselor. This may be submitted electronically through your application portal using the Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Form or the recommender can email us the document to [email protected]. Send two Teacher Evaluations if you are applying for any of our honors programs. If you are applying to WISE, at least one evaluation should be from a science or math teacher.
    An essay on the topic of your choice is required and can be submitted with your application or uploaded to your SBU Applicant Portal. 

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Psychology at Stony Brook University

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Psychology at Stony Brook University

    Stony Brook University offers a world of possibilities, with more than 200 academic programs, exciting undergraduate research opportunities and an ideal location for learning on Long Island's North Shore — just 60 miles from New York City.

    APPLICATION TYPES:

    An international student is a person who requires an F-1 visa to study in the United States. All international students will complete either a first year or transfer application. There is no separate international application.

    • First year students or freshman are those still in high school or have completed high school but have not attended college after high school.
    • Transfer students are anyone who, after high school graduation, has enrolled in university-level courses either in the US or another country.

    When completing the application, your citizenship as well as your intended visa (and if applicable current visa) will identify you as an international student. 

    International students are students who:

    • Wish to study in the US under a student (F-1) visa. Those with valid B-1 or B-2 visas, must change their status to F-1, or:
    • Currently hold an F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa.

    Ready to take the first step toward your future at SBU? Get started on your application today! We offer two application options (apply using just one). There is a $50 application fee.

    Option 1

    THE COMMON APP

    Option 2

    THE SUNY APPLICATION

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