Program: Psychology MA - University at Buffalo

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

The Department of Philosophy offers graduate study in most recognized subdisciplines and historical periods, and has been recognized as among the best Anglo-American departments in many of those fields. Graduate study in UB’s philosophy department prepares students for carrying out original research in philosophy and fields of applied philosophy, and trains students to be quality instructors. The department is distinguished by a range of special interests and orientations in philosophy, the high quality of instruction, and by the high degree of faculty-student interaction, both in scholarly enterprises and in departmental affairs.

Required Core (15 credits)

Graduate Statistics (3 credits)

must have a minimum B-

PSY 607LEC - Adv Statistics Methods 1 Credits: 3
PSY 608SEM - Adv Statistics Methods 2 Credits: 3
PSY 613SEM - Data Analysis Credits: 3

Distribution Courses (12 credits)

Behavioral Neuroscience

Complete:

PSY 513LEC - Biol Bases of Behavior Credits: 3
PSY 634SEM - Animal Behavior Credits: 3

Clinical

Select 1 from:

PSY 618SEM - Dev Psycho Pathology Credits: 3
PSY 624SEM - Psychopathology Credits: 3
PSY 625SEM - Community Psychology Credits: 3

Cognitive

Select 1 from:

PSY 627SEM - Perception Credits: 3
PSY 639SEM - Cognitive Processes Credits: 3
PSY 642SEM - Psycholinguistics Credits: 3
PSY 645SEM - Cognitive Development Credits: 3
PSY 728SEM - Memory Credits: 3

Social-Personality

Select 1 from:

PSY 680SEM - Adv Social Psychology 1 Credits: 3
PSY 725SEM - Attitudes & Soc Cognition Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (15 credits)

Electives (9-14)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Select from All Psychology (PSY) 500 and 600 level courses

Culminating Experience: Project and Thesis (1-6 credits)

PSY 600 - Graduate Work (limit 6 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

Hybrid (some of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

Admission Test**

GRE

Program Contact

Mary Wlodarczyk
213 Park Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: psych@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-8617
Fax: 716-645-3801

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.