The Political Psychology Graduate program at Stony Brook combines a rigorous instruction in the psychological foundations of political behavior with in-depth analysis of specific political issues and hands-on research.
The program's core courses develop skills in political psychology, quantitative methods, and behavioral analysis, emphasizing practical applications to real-world political phenomena. Building on this foundation, students finish by completing a capstone project under the supervision of one of our research faculty.
The program takes one calendar year to complete (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters).
For program guidance, please don't hesitate to email us at polscimaadmissions@stonybrook.edu
The majority of your courses will be taught by our full-time research faculty.
Below, you can find a brief example of our curriculum, followed by short biographies
of our faculty and information about their classes.
What does the program cost?
Tuition and fees at Stony Brook, set by the State University of New York, are considerably below those of comparable programs on Long Island and throughout the greater New York metropolitan area. Please visit the Student Financial Services page for a current listing of tuition and fees.
To apply for need-based aid, including student loans, students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
We want to get you onto the next phase of your life as quickly as possible. Thus, we keep the program brief but rigorous.
The program is full-time and in-person during the academic fall and spring semesters and involves a capstone project during the summer.
For students planning to go on to doctoral studies, we recommend doing a master’s thesis that involves original data analysis. For all other students, we recommend doing an in-depth literature review as the capstone.
