The Stony Brook University Department of Psychology was founded in 1960 and is one of the university’s largest and strongest programs.
The Department offers two undergraduate degrees, a BA and a BS in psychology, a terminal MA in psychology, and doctoral degrees in four areas of psychology: Cognitive Science, Clinical, Integrative Neuroscience, and Social & Health Psychology
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The Psychology Department is a highly ranked department, whose faculty are distinguished, well-funded, and productive scholars. Our graduate and undergraduate students are highly successful and prepared for a range of careers. Our department has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more About Us. |
In The Spotlight
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Psychology Department Graduate Student Excellence Awards:
2024 Award for Excellence in Teaching:
Lauren Morrison & Tracy Radsvick
2024 Award for 2nd Year Research:
Sarah Barkley
2024 Award for Advanced Research:
Alison Calentino & Lauren Morrison
2024 Award for Efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Stephan Brandt & Alejandra Estrada
Dr. Daniel O'Leary is now a member of the Standing Data & Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for the nationwide Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translational Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences of Aging.
Dr. Antonio Freitas has been appointed to the position of Associate Editor at the British Journal of Health Psychology.
Announcements
Psychology is pleased to offer funding on federal graduate training grants to eligible Ph.D. students from a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship and a Department of Education’s Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) grant (pending).
Apply
Application deadlines for graduate study:
Clinical Psychology PhD Program: December 1
Social & Health PhD Program: December 1
Cognitive Science PhD Program: January 15 (priority deadline December 15)
Integrative Neuroscience PhD Program: January 15 (priority deadline December 15)
Note: All of Psychology’s PhD offers of admission include a stipend and tuition scholarship.
To receive full consideration for additional fellowships, domestic applicants to the Cognitive Science and Integrative Neuroscience Programs should submit by 12/15.
Visit PhD application information, and PhD admission requirements, for further information.
See Faculty Recruiting Students to learn which faculty are recruiting for Fall 2024.
Applications to the 1-year Master’s Program are accepted until February 28 for graduate study beginning in the summer.
Visit Masters application information, for further information.