Brooklyn College

M.A. degree program in experimental psychology
HEGIS code 2002
NYS SED program code 90064

This program allows students to concentrate in the areas of cognition, learning, perception, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, developmental psychology, and social psychology. Focus is on preparation for a career in basic or applied research in a variety of settings. This program is also useful for those who wish to enroll in a doctoral program in psychology. For additional program details please visit,
http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/naturalsciences/graduate/psychology/experimental.php

Program Heads

Name	Title	Phone	Location	Email	Office Hours
Hucey, Tonia	Graduate Program Assistant	718-951-5601	5401 James Hall	tonia.hucey brooklyn.cuny.edu	Email for an appointment

Admission Requirements

Department	Psychology
Fall Application Deadline	March 1st
Spring Application Deadline	The program does not accept applications for Spring
Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 1. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.' http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply/documents.php), 2. Two letters of recommendation, 3. Essay on personal background, experiences, interests, and goals relevant to program (maximum three pages). 4. Program fact sheet https://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/aca_naturalsciences_psychology/MA_Experimental_Psychology_Fact_Sheet.pdf REQUIRED TESTS: I. F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL- 79, IELTS- 6.5, PTE- 58-63, Duolingo 105-160. Refer to instructions at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply.php .
TOEFL (paper, computer, internet)	N/A, N/A, N/A
Examinations

Matriculation requirements
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Applicants should offer: (a) an overall GPA of 3.00 or better, (b) a minimum of 12 credits in psychology, and (c) courses both in statistics and in research methods, with a grade of B or better in both courses. General matriculation and admission requirements of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission" of the Graduate Bulletin.

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Degree requirements
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Students must complete 36 credits and receive a passing grade on the comprehensive examination. Four required courses are Psychology 7701G, 7703G, 7705G, and 7706G. The remaining required credits are derived from elective courses. Courses offered toward the degree must be 7000-level courses or higher. The comprehensive examination is a requirement of the program and students are eligible to take it when they have registered for their 24th credit.